12 Credits

Students who successfully complete this certificate with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each class are eligible to apply to take the CDA examination, which leads to a nationally recognized CDA credential. The Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program focuses on the skills of early care and education professionals. It is designed to provide performance-based training, assessment, and credentialing of childcare staff, home visitors, and family child care providers.

Contacts: Diana Holz, ext. 4334 - dholz@greenriver.edu, Leslie Kessler, ext. 4555 - lkessler@greenriver.edu

Program Website:

Early Childhood Education | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/early-childhood-education/