Early Childhood Development

Career Studies and Workforce Development Division

Certificate Type: Short-Term

Contact: Heather Cornman, hcornman@trcc.edu

Purpose: Career and Technical Education. The Early Childhood Development Short-Term Certificate prepares the student for work in the field. It is designed to include coursework for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). After receiving the Short-Term Certificate from Three Rivers College, students must fulfill the additional requirements identified at www.cdacouncil.org before applying to the Council of Professional Recognition for the official certification. Credits earned can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development.

Requirements

Courses

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACAD 101Academic Life Strategies

4
ECD 126Child Health, Safety & Nutrition

3
ECD 202Survey of Early Childhood Development

3
ECD 209CDA Competency

5
ECD 235Special Children

3
ECD 237Early Childhood Development

3
ECD 245Early Childhood Administration

3
ECD 247Early Childhood Curriculum

3
Total Credit Hours:27

ECD 209 and ECD 237: Course requires a clear background screening and current Pediatric CPR certification.

All ECD courses must be completed with a minimum letter grade of C.

NOTE: Successful completion of ECD 126, ECD 202, and ECD 209 completes professional education requirements for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

Alternative College Credit may be awarded to Three Rivers College Early Childhood Development students who hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition.