Early Childhood Care and Education (ECC2) Diploma
Campus Availability and Advisement:
Program offered on the Catoosa, Floyd, Gordon, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield Murray campuses. Contact
Tracy Wimberley or
Jennifer Dixon for advisement on any campus.
Program Description:
The Early Childhood Care and Education program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as limited general core competencies necessary for successful employment. 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:
Prior to enrolling in a lab course (ECCE 1121, ECCE 2245, ECCE 2246), students must provide the following documentation: (1) DECAL Clearance Letter; (2) CPR/First Aid certification.
Basic Skills Courses (8 Credit Hours)
Occupational Curriculum (45 Credit Hours)
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| 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 |
| ECCE 1113 | Creative Activities for Children | 3 |
| ECCE 1121 | Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum | 3 |
| ECCE 2115 | Language and Literacy | 3 |
| ECCE 2116 | Math and Science | 3 |
| ECCE 2202 | Social Issues and Family Involvement | 3 |
| ECCE 2203 | Guidance and Classroom Management | 3 |
| ECCE 2245 | Early Childhood Care and Education Internship I | 6 |
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| ECCE 2246 | Early Childhood Care and Education Internship II | 6 |
| | OR | |
| XXXX xxxx | Guided Electives | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 53 Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation