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Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma ECC2

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.

Program Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

 
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Select 1 of the 2 English courses (3 hours).
ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

Select one of the following courses.
EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2
PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Occupational Courses

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 Child

3
ECCE 1121Early Childhood Care & Education Practicum

3
ECCE 2115Language and Literacy

3
ECCE 2116Math and Science

3
ECCE 2202Social Issues &Family Involvement

3
ECCE 2203Guidance Classroom Management

3
COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

Internship Requirement

ECCE 2245 Early Childhood Care and Education Internship I

6

ECCE 2246 or 6 Hours of Guided Electives

ECCE 2246 Early Childhood Care and Education Internship II

6
XXXX xxxxGuided Electives (6)

6

Total Credit Hours: 53