Completion of our child development programs prepares graduates for jobs such as
Early Head Start and Head Start teacher assistant, preschool teacher assistant, parent educator, family support professional, child care facility administrator,
and state agency employee.
This program is a widely recognized credential in early childhood education and is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in early childhood education. The national CDA Credential is awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition to child care professionals who have successfully completed the CDA assessment process.
This 18-hour program prepares individuals for entry-level jobs as teacher assistants in early childhood programs. This program exceeds the training requirements for the national competency-based Child Development Associate credential – providing you with an advantage when applying for jobs at childcare facilities, hospitals, and more.
This 24-hour program prepares individuals who desire to enhance their credentials for working in a child care facility with infants and toddlers.
This 24-hour program prepares individuals who desire to enhance their credentials for working in a child care facility as a lead teacher, senior staff or assistant director.
This 63-hour program is for students who want to work immediately after graduation. Students with this degree are prepared to work in early childhood programs in a variety of positions.
This 62-64 hour program is the best program for you if you’re planning to transfer your degree to a four-year college or university. Students who transfer can work toward degrees in child development and family studies, child development and early childhood education.
The Scholars for Excellence in Child Care is a statewide scholarship program that provides support services, tuition and book assistance for child care providers.The program promotes scholar success by empowering scholars to take responsibility for achieving their academic and professional goals.
To qualify for the Scholars program, child care providers must:
Be employed at a licensed child care facility at least 3 months before beginning course work.
Be employed in a licensed childcare facility participating in the state QRIS program with a rating of one star or higher.
Be employed as a teacher, assistant director, director, family childcare provider assistant or family childcare provider working at least 30 hours per week.
Agree to be on a child development or early childhood education plan of study.
Scholars for Excellence in Childcare will pay 100% tuition & books for a certificate of mastery or CDA.
Verna Corley | Scholar Coordinator | Hamilton Complex Building HC301 |
(918) 647-1252 | vcorley@carlalbert.edu
Karen Ford | Scholar Coordinator Assistant | Hamilton Complex Building HC302 |
(918) 647-1479 | ksford@carlalbert.edu
Scholars for Excellence in Child Care homepage http://www.okhighered.org/scholars/