Child Development Associate Certificate

Joseph Abbott, PhD, Chair
Phone: (419) 995-8856
Email: abbott.j@rhodesstate.edu
Office: TL 145E

The successful completion of the three-course Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate prepares students for the national assessment/evaluation online test.  These classes may be used toward an associate degree for candidates choosing to continue beyond the CDA certificate. 

Program Learning Outcomes

​Upon completion, the student will be able to:

1. Create developmentally appropriate learning activities.
2. Explain how to build family and community relationships.
3. Demonstrate how to observe, document, and assess in order to support young children and families.
4. Demonstrate skills in teaching and analyze young children’s learning.
5. Exhibit professionalism in the field of early childhood.
6. Maintain a portfolio to demonstrate professional philosophy and best practices as an early childhood teacher.

Technical Standards
See here for details.

With the completion of the following three courses, your CDA (Child Development Associate) required course work will be completed, and you will be prepared for the National assessment:

Preschool

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EDU 1080	Classroom Management and Guidance	3
EDU 1300	Curriculum, Observation, and Assessment	3
EDU 2040	Administration and Health Management	3
Total Hours		9

Infant/Toddler

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EDU 1300	Curriculum, Observation, and Assessment	3
EDU 2210	Infant and Toddler Environments	3
EDU 2040	Administration and Health Management	3
Total Hours		9

The Early Childhood Education program is accredited by the:
Ohio Department of Higher Education
University System of Ohio
30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215