Catalog Info
The first in a two-course sequence designed to help candidates acquire skills and knowledge for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and, is an introduction course to the CDA credentialing process. The CDA is a national performance-based credential awarded by the CDA Council to teachers, caregivers, home visitors, and administrators who work with children from birth to age five. This course will cover the following CDA topics: Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment; Self, Social, Guidance; and Families. Students will get a better understanding of children’s developmental stages (from birth-5) and will be able to plan developmentally appropriate activities for young children (including those with special needs).The CDA Professional Portfolio is initiated in this introduction course. This course can be used to satisfy part of the 120 clock hours of instruction required by the CDA Council.
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Students with a current CDA Credential may request credit for prior learning. The student may scan, fax, mail or hand deliver a copy of the CDA Credential to the program director. When sending a copy of your Credential, please include the following:
- A typed letter with the date, semester for which you are requesting the credit, your name, phone number, email address, student ID#, and a paragraph explaining your request.
Note: A copy of your CDA Credential will be retained in the Department Office.
Program Director: Marlene White Office K-301A Email: mwhite34@hfcc.edu Phone: (313) 845-6311 School of Health and Human Services Fax: (313)3317-6569.