Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma Program

ECC2 - 202014

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.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Students must complete ALL ECCE COURSES with a grade of C or higher in order to graduate.

Additional Requirements

The State of Georgia has a law regarding the placement of persons with criminal records in childcare facilities. Anyone who has been convicted of a felony offense, neglecting or abusing a dependent person, a sexual offense, or any other "covered crime" will not be allowed to work in a childcare facility. If you are affected by this law, or think you may be, discuss your situation immediately with your advisor. Because your employment options may be severely limited in the early childhood profession, a person who has received an unsatisfactory criminal records check is discouraged from pursuing this program of study and may need to reconsider their chosen field of study. Prior to beginning clinical/internship courses, students must order and pay for a background check and meet background check screening requirements as required by the clinical facility. Cost is approximately $50.

Program Length and Availability

4 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall, Forsyth, Barrow

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

 

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

Or

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 45 Hours

ECCE 1101Intro to Early Childhood Care

3

ECCE 1103Child Growth & Development

3

ECCE 1105Health Safety & Nutrition

3

ECCE 2115Language & Literacy

3

ECCE 1112Curriculum & Assessment

3

ECCE 1113Creative Activities Children

3

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

ECCE 2202Social Issues/Family Involve

3

ECCE 2203Guidance/Classroom Mgmt

3

ECCE 1121Early ECCE Practicum

3

ECCE 2116Math & Science

3

ECCE 2245ECCE Internship I

6

ECCE 2246ECCE Internship II

6

Total Credit Hours: 53

Graduation Plan

Semester One

ECCE 1101Intro to Early Childhood Care

3

ECCE 1103Child Growth & Development

3

ECCE 1112Curriculum & Assessment

3

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Semester Two

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

ECCE 1105Health Safety & Nutrition

3

ECCE 1113Creative Activities Children

3

ECCE 2115Language & Literacy

3

ECCE 2203Guidance/Classroom Mgmt

3

Total Credit Hours:15

MATH 1012:- Pre-Req: Test Scores-See Advisor

ECCE 2115:- Pre-Req: ECCE 1103

ECCE 2203:- Co-Req: ECCE 1103

Semester Three

ECCE 1121Early ECCE Practicum

3

ECCE 2116Math & Science

3

ECCE 2202Social Issues/Family Involve

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

ECCE 1121:- Co-Req: ECCE 1105

ECCE 2116:- Pre-Req: ECCE 1103

ENGL 1010:- Pre-Req: Test Scores-See Advisor

Choose One:

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Or

EMPL 1000Interpers Relations/Prof Dev

2

Total Credit Hours:14

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

ECCE 2245ECCE Internship I

6

ECCE 2246ECCE Internship II

6

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 53

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.