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CDA 222 Elements of Children’s Culture
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Examination of the ways culture affects children’s learning. Includes an overview of multiculturism, cross-cultural
competence, responsive learning environment, and family and community involvement.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
CDA 224 Learning Theories and Cognitive Development Applications
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Analysis of how young children grow and learn. Includes egocentrism, cognitive and memory development, concept
formation and problem solving skills, and sharing resource with parents.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall.
CDA 229 Child Development Associate Assessment Preparation
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Strategies for completion of the CDA Assessment. Includes documentation requirements, resource file, direct assessment
application form, and verification visit requirements.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CDA 257 Record Keeping for the Family Child Care Provider
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Strategies for the development of a record keeping system to use in child care. Includes operating a small business, and
organizing records. Also includes income tax forms, special tax liabilities and responsibilities, and important records to retain.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Summer.
CDA 258 Family Child Care as a Small Business
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Examination of the aspects of family child care as a small business. Includes the role of the family child care provider,
licensing and certification, insurance requirements, development of a business plan, and agreements between parents and
providers.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Summer.
CDA 259 Balancing Work and Family in a Family Child Care Setting
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Strategies for reaching a balance between work and family in the child care setting. Includes establishing an appropriate
setting, planning the daily schedule, setting boundaries, keeping a balance in your own life, and communicating with
parents. Also includes your role as a liaison between family, child, and parent.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Summer.
CDA 271 Professionalism in Childcare
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Analysis of the history and ethics of early childhood professionals. Includes defining professionalism; examining the past,
present and future; exploring professional values and ethics; continuing professional growth/education; and becoming an
advocate for children and their families.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CDA 273 Ages and Stages: The Middle Childhood Years
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Examination of the stages of growth and development during the middle childhood years (ages 6 to 8). Includes physical
growth, motor development, logical thinking and language skills, and social and emotional growth. Also includes
examining developmental concerns and challenges and parental involvement.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CDA 275 Transitions
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Examination of the nature of transitions in the classroom. Includes introduction to transitions, selection of transitional
activities, and transitions as part of the curriculum.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Spring.
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