Early Childhood Care and Education

Mission Statement

Work Environment

Nature of the Work

Employment

Earnings

Student Learning Outcomes

Essential Functions

Program Expenses

Gainful Employment

Admission Requirements

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

Early Childhood Care and Education AAS (Major Code: EC13)

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

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

Credit Required for Graduation: 53 semester credit hours

Curriculum Outline

General Core (8 Credits)

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3

Early Childhood Care and Education Major (45 Credits)

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 2240	Early Childhood Care and Education Internship	12

* Students must pass ECCE-1101, ECCE-1103, ECCE-1105, ECCE-1112, ECCE-1121, ECCE-2240 courses with a grade of C or higher.