Course Catalog

Early Childhood Care/Education - ECC2 Diploma

Program Description: The Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as limited general core competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers and Head Start.

Locations Offered:
Valdosta
Ben Hill Irwin
Coffee

Requirements:

Submit a completed application and application fee
Be at least 16 years of age
Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript or college transcripts showing successful completion of 60+ semester credits or 72+ quarter credits
Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
Present acceptable ACCUPLACER, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, PSAT, or SAT scores or GED score of 145 or higher or have one of the following: an associate degree or higher or have a HOPE GPA of 2.6 after the completion of 10^th grade. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.

Additional Program Requirements:

A satisfactory criminal background check must be completed prior to entering the Early Childhood Care and Education practicum. A felony conviction could prevent employment in the Early Childhood Care and Education field.

Gainful Employment Information

Curriculum

General Core Courses	8
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics	3
Choose One of the Following (2 Hours)	2
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development	2
PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology	3

Occupational Courses	33
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 Child	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
Choose One of the Following (3 Hours)	3
COLL 1010 College and Career Success Skills	3
COMP 2000 Intro. to Technology and Computer Application	3

Internship Options - Choose One of the Options Below (12 Hours)	12
ECCE Internships (12 Hours)	12
ECCE 2245 Early Childhood Care and Education Internship I	6
ECCE 2246 Early Childhood Care and Education Internship II	6
ECCE Internship and Electives (12 Hours)	12
ECCE 2245 Early Childhood Care and Education Internship I	6
Choose Two of the Following (6 Hours)	6
ECCE 2310 Paraprofessional Methods and Materials	3
ECCE 2312 Paraprofessional Role and Practice	3
ECCE 2320 Program Administration and Facility Management	3
ECCE 2322 Personnel Management	3
ECCE 2360 Classroom Strategies for Exceptional Children	3
ECCE 2362 Exploring Your Role in Exceptional Environment	3