Child Development Specialist (CD61) Certificate

Campus Availability and Advisement:

Catoosa County Campus  Advisor: Tracy Wimberley

Floyd County Campus Advisor: Laverne Pruitt

Gordon County Campus  Advisor: Jennifer Dixon

Polk County Campus Advisor: Laverne Pruitt

Walker County Campus  Advisor: Susan Kendrick 

Whitfield Murray Campus Advisor: Susan Kendrick

Program Description:

The Early Childhood Care and Education Child Development Specialist TCC is a sequence of five courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes the basics needed for a career in early childhood, but this TCC also includes more content about planning curriculum and working in the field. In addition, the student may complete a practicum and work in a child care program. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Age: Minimum of 19 years of age

Education: Post-secondary credentials from an accredited institution, a current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or qualifying experience pending approval of the division chair.

Additional Requirement: Must attain program ready status on the ACCUPLACER or COMPASS assessment before this TCC can be awarded.

Required Courses (14 Credit Hours)

ECCE 1101	Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education	3
ECCE 1103	Child Growth and Development	3
ECCE 1105	Health, Safety and Nutrition	3
ECCE 1112	Curriculum and Assessment	3
EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
	OR
ECCE 1121	Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum	3

Total Credit Hours: 14 Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation