Early Childhood Care and Education

Mission Statement

Nature of the Work

Employment

Earnings

Student Learning Outcomes

Essential Functions

Program Expenses

Gainful Employment

Admission Requirements

Early Childhood Care and Education (Major Code: ECC2)

Early Childhood Care and Education (Major Code: ECC2)

Credential: Diploma
Campus Locations: Athens and Greene

Curriculum Outline

Academic Core

Total Credit Hours:

8-9

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

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
Total Credit Hours:		45

Students must pass ECCE 1101, ECCE 1103, ECCE 1105, ECCE 1112, ECCE 1121, and ECCE 2240 with grades of C or higher.

Total Credit Hours: 56-57

Early Childhood Care and Education (Major Code: EC13)

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