The Child Development Associate (CDA) is a national credential required for early care and education providers. Students pursuing the CDA must have a high school diploma or equivalent. You will gain the skills to nurture children in terms of emotional, physical, intellectual, and social development.  Assignments require interaction with children in a childcare setting.  Ideally, a student will work at a childcare facility, or be able to volunteer. Students must complete a portfolio which includes extensive writing assignments.   Scholarships are available, call 1-866-343-3881 or visit www.okhighered.org/secc to see if you qualify.  In order to be employed in Oklahoma at a licensed childcare facility, you have to be able to pass a background check/sex offender registry check.  Textbook included with Unit 1.