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2012 - 2013 Catalog
Program: Child Development
Degree Plan: Child Development Associate Skills Achievement Award

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT -- CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

(Skills Achievement Award)

BHC-Closed January 1, 2013; EFC-Deactivated June 1, 2011.

  • 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.ASSOC.11

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 1417 Child Development Associate Training I 4
4

SEMESTER II

CDEC 2422 Child Development Associate Training II 4
4

SEMESTER III

CDEC 2424 Child Development Associate Training III 4
4
Minimum Hours Required 12

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.