| First Semester | Hours |
| CDEC 1317 Child Development Associate Training I | 3 |
| CDEC 2322 Child Development Associate Training II | 3 |
| CDEC 2324 Child Development Associate Training III | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Students must have a “C” or higher in each CDA course to receive the training certificate.
*The occupational skills award serves as training only towards the CDA credential. Credentialing is issued through the CDA Council and not Texarkana College. For more information, please speak to the division dean.