Rio Salado College provides an educational pathway for adults interested in pursuing national credentials such as the Child Development Associate (CDA) or the Certified Childcare Professional (CCP).  Both of these national early care and education credentials are awarded by independent credentialing organizations and are not affiliated with Rio Salado in any way.  Rio Salado’s national credentialing coursework Meets SUCCEEDS Practitioner Career Level IIIA

At Rio Salado you can complete the coursework you need to fulfill the CDA requirement of 120 clock hours or the CCP requirement of 180 clock hours of formal education in early childhood education.

Click here for the Credentialing course work check sheet.

Rio Salado College Early Childhood Education courses are offered in-person through the Weekend College and online .

For additional information regarding Early Childhood Undergraduate and Professional Development programs, contact Rio Salado College Student Enrollment Services at 480-517-8580 or e-mail.  To register for Early Childhood Education courses, please visit the Rio Salado College class schedule.