Early Childhood Care and Education

Mission Statement

Nature of the Work

Student Learning Outcomes

Essential Functions

Program Expenses

Program Requirements

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

Early Childhood Care and Education Associate Degree (Major Code: EC13)

Early Childhood Care and Education Basics TCC (Major Code: EC31)

Child Development Specialist TCC (Major Code: CD61)

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

Credential: Diploma
Campus Locations: Athens

Curriculum Outline

Academic Core

Total Credit Hours:

8-9

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Students must choose one of the following courses:

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		2-3

College Requirement

FSSE 1000	First Semester Seminar	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Early Childhood Care and Education Major

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 and Classroom Management	3
ECCE 2245	Early 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