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.
This program is eligible for the HOPE Career Grant. For more information on the HOPE Career Grant, visit http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/hope-career-grant/
Diploma Requirements
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I
Language Arts/Communication
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Occupational Courses
| 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 Classroom Management | 3 |
| ECCE 2245 | Early Childhood Care and Education Internship | 6 |
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| Guided Electives - Areas I-IV and program options listed below | 6 |
Guided Electives
Total Credit Hours: 54
Criminal record check required for the following courses: ECCE 1112, ECCE 1121, ECCE 2245