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Certificate
Description:
This Child Development Certificate is the first level in a three-tier training program. This program prepares students for the assessment exam required for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. It also prepares students for employment in child care centers or in family home daycare settings working with infants and toddlers, or preschoolers. Skills from the 13 functional areas required by the National Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition are emphasized.
Division: Math, Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Department: Behavioral Science
Advisors: Sally Adler
Admission Requirements:
Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
| Major/Area Requirements | (11 - 13 Credits) | ||
| CCP 122 | Child Development Credentialing I | 4 | |
| CCP 123 | Child Development Credentialing II | 4 | |
| CCP 132 | Child Development Practicum I | 1 - 2 | |
| CCP 133 | Child Development Practicum II | 1 - 2 | |
| HSC 131 | CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid | 1 | |
| Optional (not required): CCP 124 and/or CCP 134* | |||
| Minimum Credits Required for the Program: | 11 - 13 Credits |
Footnotes:
*These additional courses are not required for the WCC Certificate, but may be taken to prepare for the final assessment test administered by the National Council and to complete the final observation assessment for the Child Development Associate credential.
This website is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a binding offer or contract between WCC and the student. The information presented here is believed accurate, but is NOT guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.
For official information, see an Advisor.