Certificate of Achievement in
Preschool Teacher Education
This one-year preschool teacher certificate program meets the certification requirement of
those involved in the early childhood profession as day care personnel, teachers aides, or
Headstart staff. It is patterned after the program that leads to a Child Development Associate
(CDA) credential, which is recognized in the USA as the credential for skilled primary caregivers
for young children, and modified to accommodate cultural differences.
This program also meets the needs of high school graduates who are interested in early
childhood education as their major field of study. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older
and have a high school diploma or its equivalent and six months of child care experience to be
qualified. After completion of this program, students may seek admission into the associate
degree program in early childhood education
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate mastery of the preschool program and curriculum framework.
2. Demonstrate skills in developing and delivering of preschool curriculum.
3. Identify the CDA competency requirements.
4. Express knowledge of learning theory through planning, teaching and interacting with
preschool children and their families.
5. Use a variety of teaching skills to meet the learning needs of the preschool children.
6. Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skill for facilitating the development of
preschool children.
7. Demonstrate professionalism
Program Requirements
Major Requirements - 32 Credits
- ED/CD 100 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (4)
- ED/CD 101 CDA Orientation, Safety, and Healthy Learning Environment (4)
- ED/CD 102 Promoting Physical and Communication Skills (4)
- ED/CD 103 Advancing Cognitive Skills through Creative Experiences (4)
- ED/CD 104 Promoting Self-Esteem and Responsible Behavior through Social Experiences (4)
- ED/CD 105 Family Involvement in Preschool Education (4)
- ED/CD 106 Program Management and Professionalism (4)
- ED/CD 107 Practicum (4)
Total Requirements - 32 Credits
Suggested Schedule
- First Semester
- Second Semester
- Summer Session
ED/CD 100 Intro. to Early Child. Education................................................4
ED/CD 101 CDA Orientation,(S&HLE).........................................................4
ED/CD 102 Promoting Physical and Comm. Skills.......................................4
Total Credits = 12 Credits
ED/CD 103 Advancing Cognitive Skills........................................................................4
ED/CD 104 Promoting Self-Esteem and Respon. Behavior..........................................4
ED/CD 105 Family Involvement in Preschool Edu.......................................................4
Total Credits = 12 Credits
ED/CD 106 Program Management and Professionalism.............................................4
ED/CD 107 Practicum...............................................................................................4
Total Credits = 8 Credits
