Early Childhood school training courses in Detroit, MI (public, in-house or online)

This program includes coursework in child development birth through 8, behavior guidance, children with special needs, development of environments and curriculum for infant/toddler, preschool- and primary school-age children, and the role of the paraprofessional, as well as on-site experiences in a variety of programs. Graduates will independently provide a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment in support of families. Child development courses in combination with gen...

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This program includes coursework in child development (birth through age 8), behavior guidance, development of environments and curriculum for young children and relationships with families, as well as on-site experiences in a variety of programs.
Program outcomes
1. Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
2. Apply appropriate guidance strategies for children based on knowledge of developmental stages.
3. Understand nutrition requirements for a child car...

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The Early Childhood Education Program offers a
College Certificate as a Child Development Associate
(CDA) and an Associate of Applied Science degree in
Early Childhood Education. The program atWayne
County Community College District prepares students
to work as child care administrators and to be teacher’s
caregivers in early childhood settings. It combines
hands-on fieldwork in area centers with related
academic work at the College.
The CDA Training program is designe...

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The class provides information on the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of the child
and adolescent. This includes a variety of theories, recent research, and practical application. This course
consists of a 20-hour field experience at a child-care facility to be determined by the student�academic
goals.

The Child Development Associate (CDA) program was created by the Administration for Children, Youth,
and Families to upgrade the quality of child care programs. Currently, the Council for Early Childhood
Professional Recognition administers the CDA Credential. This credential is awarded to any individual who
demonstrates proficiency in the Competency Goals set by the Council. The proficiency can be developed
through coursework and regular work in a childcare setting.

The...

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