Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate

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The Child Development certificate provides students with the four courses required to receive the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

If you currently work in a child care area and are interested in applying for a CDA credential, please call 731-855-9198 to contact the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA) Office, located at the DSCC Gibson County Center or visit the TECTA website at www.tecta.info for more information.

TYPICAL JOB: Child care provider

Major/Concentration Codes: ECEM-BECE

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Requirements:

ECEd 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECEd 2310 - Safe Healthy Learning Environments Credits: 3
ECEd 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: 3
ECEd 2340 - Family Dynamics & Community Involvement Credits: 3

Basic Early Childhood Education Certificate

Requirements:

Total: 12 Semester Hours