Program Description
This technical certificate prepares students for employment in paraprofessional positions in many Arkansas public schools. Completion of the courses that make up the Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education prepares students to sit for the Child Development Associate exam. Holding this certification also allows students employment in Arkansas public schools as a paraprofessional.
General Information
- Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this certificate.
General Requirements
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.
Degree Plan
Semester I (13 hours)
Semester II (15 hours)
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
Semester III (6 hours)
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
Total Credit Hours: 34