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Education and Training

Paraprofessional-Child Development Associate

This major offers opportunities for students to train as a paraprofessional or teacher assistant as well as meet the academic requirements that are required for receiving the CDA. The paraprofessional component has flexibility that will allow a student to focus on working with preschool, elementary, middle school or high school students.

Career Major Length	600 Hours

Course Title	Hours
Computer Training	75
ELCCT	20
Early Care Supervision and Work Based Experience	100
Special Needs Para Professional Training	25
Child Development Associate I	190
Child Development Associate II	190

Average Oklahoma Salary
$12/hour

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Good physical and mental health
Patience and enthusiasm for working with children
Good human relations skills
Planning and organizational skills
Creative thinking skills
Reading and math skills at the 8th grade level or above

Who Can Enroll
Adults

Location
Springlake Campus
Child Care Training Center
3901 Martin Luther King Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Financial Aid
Available for those who qualify

Student Organization
FCCLA-Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

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Paraprofessional-Child Development Associate

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