CDSA is an organized association dedicated
to furthering the image of the Child Development Program through providing
services to the campus and community. During meetings, presentations
and speakers increase students' knowledge in the field of child development
and provide a forum for receiving current information relating to career
opportunities. In addition, CDSA serves as an informal advisory function
for students in Child Development who seek assistance from their peers
and an organization to facilitate specialization and the development
of friendships among members.
Activities vary each year depending upon the student leadership, but
may include socials, fundraising, and meetings with alumni and speakers
who share their experiences related to topics such as careers, licensing,
graduate schools, and credentialing processes. A scholarship for a child
enrolled in the Child Development Laboratory is the primary goal for
fundraising. CDSA members have become involved in local conferences,
Week of the Young Child, and campus activities. CDSA aslo communicates
regularly with the Golden Rivers Association for the Education of Young
Children.
