The coursework in this certificate will provide students with the wide range of knowledge and skills including a solid foundation in the normal patterns of growth and development, various disabilities, giftedness, developmentally appropriate teaching techniques, and learning styles of children with developmental delays. These skills will prepare paraprofessionals to be effective team members. All students must complete the required courses. Elective courses are selected based on student interest and career plans. See an ECP faculty advisor for appropriate courses.
Prior approval is required for elective courses.
Selection of 16 credits must be approved with an ECP faculty advisor. To apply for CDA, students must be working with children under six years of age and hold a high school diploma or GED certificate. In addition to the above FRCC certificate, students must also have a minimum of 480 hours of documented experience to apply for the National CDA Credential. This experience must be with children six years of age or younger, in a licensed center or home setting. The training must be completed within the past five years and the final observation completed within six months of the end of classes.