Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credential Mineral Area College Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credential
The Child Development Associate Credential is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE) and is a key stepping stone on the path career advancement in ECE. The CDA is designed to prepare the student to be trained and educated in early childhood development accredited programs. The CDA is nationally recognized as meeting quality standards for accredited programs.
Outline for High School Dual CDA Junior Year ECE 1040 Health, Safety, and Nutrition ECE 1020 Guiding Alternative for Young Children 120 Hours of Field Experience per semester Students schedules must be set up with a local Head Start , accredited or public school preschool in order for practicum experiences to be implemented. Note: (High school course) Child Development should be taken in the Sophomore year or concurrently with the CDA coursework. The High School Child Development class will not count for college credit. Outline for High School Dual CDA
Outline for High School Dual CDA Senior Year (Classes to be taken at MAC’s Main Campus) ECE 1000 Introduction to EC Education ECE 1060 CDA Credential Prep 120 Hours of field experience per semester Students will be chosen for scholarships to complete the 2nd year of the program. Outline for High School Dual CDA
Assistant Classroom Teacher: Head Start, Even Start, First Steps, YMCA Lead Teacher: Licensed and/or accredited privately-owned programs Child Care Associate: Community Services such as YMCA child care programs or Business Services such as employer owned child care programs. Director of a Licensed Child Care Center: up to 20 children CDA Job Opportunities
Education Opportunities in ECE MAC Director Certification MAC Associate of Applied Science in Child Development College Credit Hours towards MAC Associate of Arts in Teaching 2 + 2 Central Methodist University of Science in Child Development Education Opportunities in ECE
Parents and students must sign a Memorandum of Understanding and view the articulation agreement. Students will not start observations until this requirement is met. Questions, comments, or concerns? What’s next?