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Child Development Associates (CDA) Program - EDCE 3550

    Duration: 
    Monday, February 1, 2021-Monday, March 8, 2021
    Course Location: 
    Online
    Seminar Facilitators: 
    Amy Saia and Sean Morris
    Cost: 
    No cost for participants (Tuition funded by the ECE PDO at PHMC.)
    Grades Awarded: 
    Spring 2021

    Penn's innovative CDA program consists of 3 courses that build on the knowledge of early childhood practitioners, connecting child development theory and practice, as well as health, safety, nutrition, family/community relations, and ethical practice with children, families and the community.  The CDA six competency goals and thirteen functional areas are integrated into course content and discussions.

    Credit Information: 

    Completion of this course earns 3 credits, notated as .75 course units on transcripts. The PLN CDA program consists of 3 courses, each worth 3 credits (total of 9 credits.)  All three courses must be fully completed to receive credits toward your certification.  You may not miss more than two sessions across all three courses.  If you are absent, please arrange a make up session with your instructor. 

    Dates/Times: 

    *Synchronous Bi-Weekly course dates:

    Monday, February 1, 2021- 6:30-8:00 pm
    Monday, February 15, 2021-6:30-8:00 pm
    Monday, March 1, 2021-6:30-8:00 pm
    *Additional asynchronous online classes and assignments.

    Registration for this course is currently closed.
    Course Number: 
    EDCE 3550
    Course Code: 
    PLN CDA I
    Grade Levels: 
    Early childhood/PreK
    Topic Areas: 
    Early Childhood

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