ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES
CERTIFICATE OF MASTERY
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT [Emphasis 05300]

Child Development Director/Coordinator: Lynn A. Null (lynn.null@wosc.edu)
[Dean of Technical Education: Carol Kendrix (carol.kendrix@wosc.edu)]

The child development assistant program is designed for the student who plans to enter the job force immediately. The certificate of mastery is recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing Division, as one step above the National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). After successful completion of the required curriculum, the student will be eligible to complete a resource file and have it evaluated by the Council for Professional Recognition through the CDA National Credentialing Program.

Students completing the certificate of mastery in child development are prepared for employment opportunities in child care centers, family child care homes, church-related and other similar child care programs.

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