Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Preschool Education CERT.PRSCE – Certificate
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A. Program Objective: Graduates will demonstrate basic knowledge in child development that will prepare them for a national credential and to obtain an entry-level position within the field.
Description: This is a highly individualized, competency-based program taught primarily on-site in early childhood settings where students are working with children. The courses are organized around the competencies adopted by the CDA National Credentialing Program. Employment in this area is expected to rise as Head Start and other day care providers are requiring the CDA credential. This program is “open entry/open exit,” therefore, students may be enrolled at any time. All courses require permission of instructor. Students, in consultation with the Director of Early Childhood Programs, develop the program of study that prepares for the national credential process. Additional modules may be required to demonstrate competency before a student is scheduled for the assessment process. Students will undergo a background and fingerprint check before entering any of the laboratory courses.
Competencies to be achieved:
- ECE 101- Providing a Healthy Environment for Children in an Early Childhood Program
- ECE 103- Ensuring a Safe Environment for Children in an Early Childhood Program
- ECE 104- Planned Arrangements and Schedules
- ECE 105- Techniques for Observing Children
- ECE 106- Building Relationships with Parent
- ECE 107- The Child’s Total Learning Environment
- ECE 108- Guidance Principles
- ECE 111- Nutrition
- ECE 114- Understanding How Children Learn
- ECE 117- Multicultural and Anti-Bias Curriculum
- ECE 121- Science and Discovery OR
- ECE 126- Blocks
- ECE 123- Literature for Preschool Children OR
- ECE 129- Emerging Literacy
- ECE 124- Creative Media
- ECE 125- Dramatic Play
- ECE 128- Music and Creative Movement
- ECE 153- Ages and Stages: The Preschool Years
B. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
In-state: $2,903.00
Out-of-state: $3063.00
Tuition (effective summer 2024):
- In-state tuition: $1552.00 ($97 x 16 credit hours, plus registration fees listed below)
- Out-of-state Tuition: $1712.00 ($107 x 16 credit hours, plus registration fees listed below)
Additional Fees (effective summer 2024):
- Estimated Book Cost $70.00 (*The following textbook is used for all ECE courses in the program)
- Registration/class fees: $560 ($35 each course)
- Bus Fee: $18 ($6 per semester, Fall/Spring only)
- Technology Fee: $80.00 ($5 per credit hour)
Non-AWC Fees:
- Estimated History and Physical Examination Cost: $75 (Possibly needed for volunteer work)
- Finger Print Clearance Cost: $65 (Possibly needed for volunteer work)
- TB Screening: $25
- Credential Assessment: $450
- Food Handler’s Card: $8 (Possibly needed for volunteer work)
C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Essentials for Working with Young Children 3rd Edition (ISBN: 9780988965089 English or 9780988965072 Spanish): $70.00
D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
N/A
E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Alma Barrandey, Director of AWC Child Development Learning Laboratory
Email: alma.barrandey@azwestern.edu
Phone Number: 928-344-7564
F. Direct Website link to the program:
G. Additional information:
Student must have High School Diploma or Preparatoria diploma from Mexico to obtain the CDA certification.
Students must have 480 hours of volunteer work in order to apply for credentialing.
H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: Yes, Accredited by National Credential Council for Professional Recognition
- Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) Yes
- Career Pathway: Associate and Bachelors
- Portable: (Yes or No (Explain): Yes, recognized by the state and nation
- Accredited Curriculum Yes or No: Yes, Higher Learning Commission –Pre-School Education Certificate/National CDA Credentialing program
- Link to Accrediting Website: https://www.cdacouncil.org/
J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.
3% earned occupational certificate (reported on 6-19-23)
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
16
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
2020 S Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ 85365
Local WIB
9 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County
Type of Attainment:
Preschool Education Certificate
Name of Credential
Preschool Education Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant,
Refund Policy
https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - by National Credential Council for Professional Re
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$70.00 Costs provided are estimates and subject to change
Testing/Exam Fees
$450.00 CDA Credential
In-State Tuition
$1,552.00 Costs provided are estimates and subject to change
Other Fees
$98.00 $6.00 bus pass per semester (3 semesters, Fall/Spring only); Technology fee $5 per credit hour.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,712.00 Costs provided are estimates and subject to change
Registration Fee
$560.00 $35 class fee for each course taken ($35x16=$560)
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$173.00 His & Phy exam, finger clearance,TB screen,Food handler's card
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,903.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$3,063.00
