Course Sequence:
Level I: Principles of Education and training
Principles of Education and Training is designed to introduce learners to the various careers available within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students use self-knowledge and educational and career information to analyze different careers within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will develop a graduation plan that leads to a specific career choice in the student’s interest area.
Level II: Human Growth and Development (CDA)
Human Growth and Development is a theory and field-based examination of human development across the lifespan, emphasizing research, theoretical perspectives, and typical physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental milestones.
Level III: Instructional Practices (CDA)
Instructional Practices is a theory and field-based course that provides students with background knowledge in the principles of effective teaching and training practices to obtain the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Students completing their field experience work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles
Level IV: Practicum in Education & Training (CDA)
Practicum in Education and Training is a field-based internship that provides students the opportunity to demonstrate their background knowledge of child development principles and principles of effective teaching and training practices. Students completing their field experience work under the joint direction and supervision of both a teacher with knowledge of early childhood and exemplary educators or trainers in direct instructional roles