Family Services/ Child Development
CERTIFICATE OF MASTERY
Scholoars for Excellence in Child Care Providing Educational Oppor tunities for Child Care Professionals
(405) 422-1286 • scholarsprogram@redlandscc.edu
The Scholars for Excellence in Child Care program ensures that eligible child care professionals in the state of Oklahoma have an opportunity to attend a two-year college to further their education while earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Certificate of Mastery, Director’s Certificate of Completion, and/or an associate degree in child development or early childhood education.
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Scholarships for two-year colleges and career technology centers
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Support and technical assistance from the Scholar Coordinator
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Scholarships for CDA/CCP assessment application process
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Outstanding faculty committed to student success
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Networking with other child care professionals
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Academic and student support services
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College credit for coursework
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Increase quality child care
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Educational stipends
80
FREE TUITION* + TEXTBOOKS*
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APPLY NOW! *Offer good for all who meet Scholars for Excellence in Child Care critera
CDA Credential Coursework Choose three of the following: CD 2023 Nutrition Health and Safety CD 2043 Parent and Community Relations CD 2053 Child Growth and Development CD 2063 Behavior and Guidance of Young Children Students in the RCC Early Care program have a new bachelor degree option with the University of Central Oklahoma and Northeastern State University. These agreements allow students completing an RCC A.A. degree in child development to transfer to UCO and pursue their B.S. degree in Family Life Education (Child Development Emphasis), and at NSU, Human & Family Sciences (Early Care option).
Deadlines to Apply: Fall - August 9 Mid Fall - Sept 15 Spring - Dec 27 Mid Spring - Feb 15 Summer - May 15
3 3 3 3 Credit Hours 9
To receive the CDA Credential, an assessment process must be completed. The CDA Credential is awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition. The CDA/CCP Assessment Scholarship is available through the Scholars Program.
Certificate of Mastery Coursework Completion of the following: CD 2023 Nutrition Health and Safety 3 CD 2043 Parent and Community Relations 3 CD 2053 Child Growth and Development 3 CD 2063 Behavior and Guidance of Young Children 3 CD 2173 Language & Social Skills 3 ENGL 1113 English Composition I 3 Credit Hours 18 Director’s Certificate of Completion * Certificate of Mastery and the following: CMSC 1223 Business Application Software 3 ECM 2123 Early Childhood Center Financial Planning & Management 3 Credit Hours 24 * The Director’s Certificate of Completion is awarded by the Scholars Program and is for directors and assistant directors and assistant directors only.
Coursework for the CDA, Certificate of Mastery, and Director’s Certificate of Completion may be applied toward an associate degree in child development or early childhood education or for directors and assistant directors an associate of applied science in center management or administration where available.
Scholars for Excellence in Child Care 1300 South Country Club Road; El Reno, OK 73036