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Child Development
What you'll learn
Are you passionate about shaping the future and making a positive impact on young lives? Dive into the world of Child Development with this engaging microcredential. This microcredential helps you learn all about how children grow and learn, using practical methods based on research and state guidelines. Plus, you will get hands-on experience at Schenectady Day Nursery, where you will learn how to work with children of all abilities and learn from real-world situations. This microcredential exceeds the professional development hours required to earn the international Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. You will earn a minimum of 195 hours of professional development that can be applied toward requirements for the Infant Toddler CDA, the Preschool CDA, and the Family Child Care CDA. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for jobs as preschool teacher, infant/toddler teacher, childcare worker, teacher's assistant and more.
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.