Catalog 2023-2024

Early Childhood Care and Education

Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma (Major Code: ECC2)

Credential: Diploma
Campus Locations: Athens

Curriculum Outline

Academic Core

Total Credit Hours:8-9

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Students must choose one of the following courses:
EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:2-3

College Requirement

FSSE 1000First Semester Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Early Childhood Care and Education Major

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 and Classroom Management

3

ECCE 2245Early Childhood Care and Education Internship I

6

Total Credit Hours:39

Students must pass ECCE 1101, ECCE 1103, ECCE 1105, ECCE 1112, ECCE 1121, ECCE 2201, and ECCE 2245 with grades of C or higher.

 

Additional Hours

Total Credit Hours:6

For the additional 6 hours students can select from the list below:

ECCE 2246     Early Childhood Care and Education Internship II       (6 hours)

ECCE 2310    Paraprofessional Methods and Materials                    (3 hours)

ECCE 2312    Paraprofessional Roles and Practices                        (3 hours)

ECCE 2201    Exceptionalities                                                         (3 hours)

Total Credit Hours: 56-57