Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma

ECC2

Program Purpose: The Early Childhood Care and Education diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in early childhood education. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Early Childhood Care and Education diploma, and have the qualifications to work in a variety of early childhood settings with children from birth through five years of age.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010

Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
	or
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computers	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 Classroom Management	3
ECCE 2240	Early Childhood Care and Education Internship	12

 

Total Credit Hours: 53

Criminal record check required for the following courses: ECCE 1112, ECCE 1121, ECCE 2240