The Childhood Development Associate Preparation Micro-credential will prepare you for a career as a pre-school teacher or daycare worker. This curriculum has been approved by the Council for Professional Recognition in Early Childhood Education and is based on a core set of competency standards. SUNY CCC is an approved educational provider for the Council. Completing this micro-credential allows students to meet part of the requirements to apply for a Child Development Associate (CDA), a nationally accepted credential awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition. Students must meet all eligibility requirements prior to the application process for the CDA. Eligibility requirements include field observation hours at an approved site and submission of a portfolio.
Stackable to Degree Program
This micro-credential align with requirements for the Directed Studies A.S. and the proposed revision of the Childhood Education A.S. should students choose to continue their education after obtaining the micro-credential. This micro-credential is 12 credits.