Occupational Endorsement
Child Development Associate (CDA)
The Child Development Associate (CDA) is the first step in the UAS early childhood education career ladder. The CDA credential is awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition based in Washington, DC. The Council awards the credential based upon assessment of competency. UAS offers early childhood courses (one credit each) that prepare students to demonstrate the required competencies. These courses apply toward the Early Childhood Certificate and the AAS degree in early childhood education.
To view details of the program, visit the School of Education Website.
REQUIREMENTS (2009-2010 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours | 14 | ||
| ECE | S109 | CDA Assessment Preparation | 1 |
| ECE | S110 | Healthy Enrironment for Your Children | 3 |
| ECE | S115 | Responsive and Reflective Teaching | 3 |
| ECE | S122 | Young Children and Cognitive Development | 1 |
| ECE | S127 | Language and Creative Expression | 3 |
| ECE | S140 | Social and Emotional Competence | 3 |
| Admitted AAS Early Childhood students with a current CDA credential may be awarded 6 credits of electives: | |||
| ECE | S100 | Fundamentals of Early Childhood Practice | 3 |
| ECE | S193 | CDA Techniques | 3 |
| The AAS advisor will submit to the Registrar a copy of the current credential together with a letter confirming the award to be posted. | |||
CONTACT INFORMATION
University of Alaska Southeast
School of Education
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6283
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6283 (toll free)
Dept Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/education
Email: kathrin.greenough@uas.alaska.edu