Child Development Associate - Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Child Development Associate from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a Campus Certificate Child Care degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Child Development Associate certificate provides the opportunity for students to meet the requirements of the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition's Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. The curriculum for certificate program prepares graduates for a number of different Early Childhood Care and Education positions, ranging from entry-level assistance to lead teacher opportunities. The College is committed to excellence in child care education. The ECE degree and certificate programs are designed to meet the standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children; the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, which sponsors the Child Development Credential; and the Ohio Department of Education. The certificate is helpful to students preparing for such positions as: Center Director Child Daycare Worker Exceptional Child Program Assistant Head Start Lead Teacher Pre-Kindergarten Program Assistant Parent Cooperative Worker School Age Program Assistant The certificate program is useful as a foundation for those who plan a career in: Community Education Criminal Justice Pre-School Education Social Work Special Education Most of these positions require a bachelor's degree. Accordingly, students must be willing to complete an associate's degree and transfer to a four-year institution. Employment Outlook According to the Ohio Job Outlook, 2004? 2014, child care is ranked as an occupation with the most annual job openings. View more details on Cincinnati State Technical and Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Child Care courses.