The Child Development Essentials (CDA) Program prepares students for work in the early childhood care and education field. This coursework can lead to a certificate in Child Development from Bellingham Technical College and provides the coursework for the national credential as a Child Development Associate. Core competencies covered in this program prepare early childhood educators to work effectively with young children and their families. Major topic areas include introduction to early childhood, ways children learn, healthy environments, social and emotional development, physical and intellectual competency, curriculum development, family relationships, and professionalism. Participants must be working with young children regularly either in a paid or volunteer position to fulfill their coursework requirements.
Total Credits Required
12 Quarter Hours
Prerequisites
Education
None
Delivery Method
OnLine
Angel Learning Managemen Suite
Specific Technology Requirements
Computer
Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, or Macintosh OS X
Internet Access
Internet Access Required
Software
Microsoft Internet Explorer (7 or higher) or Mozilla Firefox (2 or higher)
The three CDA Essentials courses are transferable to most community and technical colleges for nine or more credits toward a certificate or degree in Early Childhood Education.
Finances
Financial Aid
For information about financial aid, visit http://www.btc.ctc.edu/StuServices/FInancialResources/FinancialAid.asp
