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
Program-Specific Core – Total of 45 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 53
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Semester Two
Semester Three
Choose One:
| PSYC 1010 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| Or | |
| EMPL 1000 | Interpers Relations/Prof Dev | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 53
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.