Child Development Specialist CD61
	
The Early Childhood Care and Education Child Development Specialist TCC is a sequence of five courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes the basics needed for a career in early childhood, but this TCC also includes more content about planning curriculum and working in the field. In addition, the student may complete a practicum and work in a child care program. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers and Head Start.
	
		
			Degree Requirements
		
			Requirements List
		
			
				| 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 1121 | Early Childhood Care & Education Practicum | 3  | 
			
				
					 
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				| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev | 2  | 
			
		
	 Total Credit Hours: 14