Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma (Major Code: ECC2)
Credential: Diploma
Campus Locations: Athens
Curriculum Outline
Academic Core
| 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
| CISM 2201 | Foundations of Computer Applications | 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 |
Additional Hours
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