FCS Courses for Child Development Associate (CDA) Training Hours
The Family and Consumer Sciences program offers coursework from the Child Development emphasis for CDA training hours, while earning 9 college credit hours from Pittsburg State University.
Our Program
- Complete three courses (9 credit hours) with a letter grade C or better
- Courses ensure a minimum of 10 clock hours per subject area
- The credential you are pursuing will determine which classes you will take.
What credential are your pursuing?
All students take
- FCS 290 Introduction and Overview to Childhood Programs
- FCS 690 Parent/Professional Relationships
Infant/Toddler Credential (choose one)
- FCS 392 Infant and Toddler Development
- FCS 590 Development of the Child: Birth - Age 8
Preschool Credential
- FCS 590 Development of the Child: Birth - Age 8
Class Structure
- Spring and Fall semesters only
- 16-week format
- online, asynchronous format
- Weekly modules
- Assigned readings
- Possible videos/video lectures
- Assignments: reflections, research, critical thinking applications
- Participation: discussion boards, virtual observations
- Constructive feedback via grading rubrics and instructor comments
Get Started Today!
- Fall 2025 semester begins August 18
- Spring 2026 semester begins January 19
- Talk with an advisor/mentor in the FCS department
- Dr. Heather Carter - Child and Human Development
Coursework Alignment
| CDA Subject Area | FCS 290 | FCS 392 | FCS 590 | FCS 690 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Planning a safe and healthy learning environment | X | X | X | |
| 2. Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development | X | X | ||
| 3. Supporting children’s social and emotional development | X | X | X | |
| 4. Building productive relationships with families | X | |||
| 5. Managing an effective program | X | |||
| 6. Maintaining commitment to the profession | X | X | ||
| 7. Observing and recording children’s behavior | X | X | ||
| 8. Understanding the principles of child development and learning | X | X | X |