Certificate In
Child
Development Associate
Flexible and FULLY ONLINE Degrees for Adults
Child Development
Associate Certificate
Only comprehensive credit-bearing certificate of its kind in New York City
The program provides the strategies and techniques to strengthen connections between their centers and children’s homes
The CDA supports effective classroom practices with the goal of creating developmentally appropriate learning environments
Advisement, writing supports, portfolio creation, career services, and classroom observation offered
Benefits of a Certificate
at CUNY SPS
- Truly flexible schedule with online and on campus options
- Obtain specialized skills and professional knowledge
- Access to academic and professional development, counseling, disability, and veteran services
"Online courses provided me with the flexibility I needed to strike a balance between work and life, and CUNY SPS offered one of the best programs available."
— Neal Rogers
"I have the leverage to negotiate a more competitive position in the workplace with my master’s degree, and can now apply all of the knowledge I learned along the way..."
— Patrycja Golinska
"CUNY SPS has helped me continue my bachelor’s degree while balancing other priorities such as work and family."
— Nuri Panjaton