Early Childhood Education Program Standard:A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:1. Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or2. Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and3. Possesses one of the following:a) Professional certification in the field; orb) Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.ECED 105 Course StandardA qualified faculty member teaching ECED 105 meets the Early Childhood Education (ECED) program standard and holds a CDA Professional Development Specialist credential
The Certificate (CT) in Child Development Associate (CDA) Process is the best first step to enter the field of early childhood education. You can use this CT to meet Indiana state licensure requirements and Paths to Quality requirements for teachers in licensed early childhood education programs. This CT can also be used to help you get promoted in your current early childhood education position.
A CT in Child Development Associate (CDA) Process can be achieved in 2 semesters, or about one year. Graduates must complete a total of 18 credit hours.
Leads to taking the Child Development Associate - CDA - credential exam through the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington D.C., employment in an early childhood education profession, and/or completion of an associate’s degree. This is a certification process certificate. To enroll, student must be currently working with children ages 0-5 years and must have completed 480 hours of work experience with a specific age group before enrolling in the ECED 105 course. See program chair for further requirements.
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