Child Development Associate Job Training Program

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(Code 1245)

The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is conferred by the Council for Early Childhood Recognition (CECR). To be awarded this credential, students must complete requirements including work experience, supervised training and related instruction. Students who complete the ECDV courses listed below will meet the related instruction required by CERC. ECDV 200 Introduction to CDA, provides an overview of requirements for the CDA credential.

Students with a criminal record should consult the Michigan Department of Education to verify that they are eligible to work in this field. Students are encouraged to meet with an MCC counselor/advisor prior to starting this program for help with the verification process.

Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor/advisor.

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program.

Program Requirements

GNST 100 offers skills needed to succeed in work-life. It is a required course and must be taken during the first semester at MCC.

ECDV 110 - Child Development: Infants & Toddlers 3 Credit:
ECDV 120 - Child Development: Preschool/School Age 3 Credit:
ECDV 131 - Infant/Toddler Curriculum 3 Credit:
ECDV 135 - Preschool Curriculum 3 Credit:
ECDV 150 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs 3 Credit:
GNST 100 - College Success 3 Credit:
PSYC 120 - General Psychology 3 Credit:

Other programs:

MCC also offers a Early Childhood Education, A.A.S. , and Early Childhood Development Certificate .