Child Development Associate II West Central Technical College, a post-secondary technical college. The Child Development Associate II certificate provides early childhood caregivers the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to meet the specific needs of children and families. These caregivers must have completed a minimum of 480 clock hours of work experience wit h children. This program is taught on a rotating basis at the various West Central Technical College Campuses.
Classes are primarily day classes with some evening classes available.
Career Opportunities Graduates may apply for Direct Assessment for the CDA, and upon completion, find employment as lead teachers in private pre-K classrooms, Headstart programs, and child care centers. Length of Program To graduate from this program with all Direct Assessment criteria completed requires a minimum of 37 credit hours. Financial Aid Financial aid is available from both state and federal sources for diploma programs. Application Procedures 1. Applicant must be 16 years of age by program admission date.