Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Child Development Associate coursework is intended to prepare the student for the final CDA Council Assessment to qualify for a Child Development Credential. The credential is awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C. The purpose of this course is to prepare the student with the knowledge and skills needed to fulfill the student’s 120-hour coursework requirements for the CDA Assessment Application. Entrance requirements for CDA training are:
- Age 18 years or older.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of Child Care Orientation Training (CCOT EDCC 1001) before or during the semester.
Candidate should ideally have 480 hours of experience or be employed or volunteering at an approved childcare facility while in CDA training. (480 hours of experience are required of the individual before applying for assessment by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition). The CDA Certificate of Proficiency is awarded to those students who satisfactorily complete the CDA course requirements.
Details
Hours
11
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - HOPE/TEXARKANA(UAHT)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
2500 South Main
Local WIB
5040 - Southwest
Name of Credential
Certificate of Proficiency; Early Childhood Education
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - The Higher Learning Commission
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)
$255.80 plus 9.5% tax
In-State Tuition
$1,065.90
Other Fees
$75.00 Lab fees $75.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,469.80
Registration Fee
$396.78
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,793.48
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,197.38
