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2006 - 2007 / 2007 - 2008 Catalog
2006-2007 Catalog Year (Archived)
Degree Plans
Child Development
Child Development Associate Skills Achievement Award

CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Brookhaven and Eastfield only

(Skills Achievement Award)

  • Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
  • Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: SA.CHILD.ASSOCIATE

This award program provides 120 hours of training required by the National Council of Early Childhood Professional Recognition. After completion of this award students may pursue the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CDEC 1317 Child Development Associate Training I 3
CDEC 1166 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant 1
4

SEMESTER II

CDEC 2322 Child Development Associate Training II 3
CDEC 1167 Practicum or (Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant 1
4

SEMESTER III

CDEC 2324 Child Development Associate Training III 3
CDEC 1168 Practicum or (Field Experience) - Child Care Provider/Assistant 1
4
Minimum Hours Required 12