Early Childhood Education - ECE 160

Course Description

This course is designed to support the CDA Candidate in preparation for the final assessment process. To be awarded the Child Development Associate - CDA - credential, a candidate must present evidence to The Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. The CDA credential is a national credential in the field of early childhood education for persons currently working in the field. For more information on the CDA Credential visit www.cda.council.org. Enrollment in this course is for students who are currently employed in the field of early childhood education. Michigan Central Registry Clearance is required for this course. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate competency in the key elements of early childhood education through written competency statements including key indicators as required by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
• Explain a philosophy of early childhood education.
• Practice the Code of Ethics for the field of Early Childhood Education.
• Practice the Child Protection Law and Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect.
• Examine community resources to meet the needs of families with young children in your community.
• Illustrate knowledge of child development and learning.

Course Schedule

Currently no sections of this class are being offered.