Microcredential in
Child Development Associate (Classroom)
Registration is completed with Monroe Community College.
Monroe Community College
Online
Online
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
60 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,625.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
This microcredential is designed for Early Childhood professionals who have been working in a NYS licensed child care center and are looking to advance to lead teaching positions and who desire a stand-alone credential to improve their understanding, knowledge and insight regarding their work with young children. Upon completion, successful students will have a comprehensive quality foundation and will be qualified to work as a lead teacher in NYS licensed child care centers or licensed family child care homes, under NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) guidelines.
An online microcredential from Monroe Community College (60 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Monroe Community College.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
Section 2:
Full
Section 3:
Open
What you can earn
Child Development Associate (Classroom) Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Child Development
Learning Environments
Social and Emotional Well-Being
Guidance Techniques
Observation and Assessment
Play
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Cognitive and Physical Development
Children with Disabilities
Career outlook
Related occupations: Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional
Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.