Child Development Associate

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

A.    Course Objective: Provides the educational credits to qualify to take the Child Development Associate Credential Exam.
B.    Description:  The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE), and it is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in ECE. The CDA® is based on a core set of competency standards that guide early childhood professionals toward becoming qualified educators of young children. The Council works to ensure that the nationally transferable CDA is a credible and valid credential, recognized by the profession as a vital part of professional development.
C.    Competencies to be achieved:
    Master the CDA Competency Goals and the thirteen Functional Areas of early childhood best practices. 
D.    Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
$1,100
E.    Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
    Skills for Preschool Teachers
    Effective Practices
F.    Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
Cost included as part of tuition. Materials are fasteners, adhesives, various boards, joists, and risers.
G.    WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification: 
Name:   Mary Mendola
Email:  mmendola@mohave.edu
Phone number: 928-302-5332

H.    Direct Website link to the program: https://www.mohave.edu/about/corporate-education/

I.    Additional information: 
•    Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
n/a
•    Other requirements needed:

J.    Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
http://catalog.mohave.edu/content.php?catoid=62&navoid=19208#College_Policies_and_Procedures

K.    Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
•    Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: CDA Council
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) Yes or No: Yes, can advance in an education pathway
Career Pathway:  Pre-School Education

•    Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
 Yes or No (Explain):  Yes, this is a nationally recognized credential.

•    Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No:  No
 Accrediting Agency and link to website:

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. 
New program so this data is not yet available.

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