The CDA (The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program) Professional Portfolio/Practicum Course will provide a practicum experience in an early childhood setting and assist each student in developing their reflective CDA Professional Portfolio as it relates to the 13 CDA Functional Areas specific to the program the student is working at (family child care, infant/toddler or preschool care. Students will participate in a weekly on-campus seminar as well as engaging in a minimum of 12 hours a week in an Early Childhood Education classroom with a supervising teacher. Students will complete 150 hours of a supervised practicum in a licensed early childhood center. This course will expand the scope and level of each student's work capability as they develop their CDA competency in 13 functional areas to prepare for earning their CDA credential. Prerequisites: A grade of a C or higher in Child Growth and Development (ECE-103) and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education (ECE-104) and Program Environments (ECE-106). 07/24/2021-08/28/2021 Hybrid and Remote Saturday 08:30AM - 12:00PM, Synchronous, Room REMOTE
- Teacher: Rita Rzezuski