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Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma

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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 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3
ECCE 1101Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education

3
ECCE 1103Child Growth and Development

3
ECCE 1105Health, Safety and Nutrition

3
ECCE 1112Curriculum and Assessment

3
ECCE 1113Creative Activities for Children

3
ECCE 1121Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum

3
ECCE 2115Language and Literacy

3
ECCE 2116Math and Science

3
ECCE 2202Social Issues and Family Involvement

3
ECCE 2203Guidance Classroom Management

3
ECCE 2245Early Childhood Care and Education Internship 1

6
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Guided Electives

6

 

Total Credit Hours: 54

Criminal record check required for the following courses: ECCE 1112, ECCE 1121, ECCE 2245