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ECC2 Early Childhood Care/Education, Diploma

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses and Henry Site

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 5 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 53

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 childcare centers and homes, Head Start/Early Head Start programs, and Georgia Pre-K Programs.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post—secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements

A minimum grade of C for each ECCE course is required to receive the diploma from SCTC.

Additional Costs

Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks

CPR/first aid $70
Fingerprint check(s) $53
Lab Fees $25
NOCTI Fee $22

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

First Term

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
ECCE 1101Introduction to Early Childhood Care & Education

3
ECCE 1103Child Growth and Development

3
ENGL 1010, ECCE 1101, ECCE 1103: Required

Choose One: (Required)

COLL 1500Student Success

3
OR
COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Second Term

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3
ECCE 1105Health, Safety and Nutrition

3
ECCE 1112Curriculum and Assessment

3
ECCE 1113Creative Activities for Children

3
MATH 1012, ECCE 1105, ECCE 1112, ECCE 1113: Required

Third Term

ECCE 2202Social Issues & Family Involvement

3
ECCE 2203Guidance & Classroom Management

3
ECCE 2202, ECCE 2203: Required

Fourth Term

ECCE 1121Early Childhood Care & Education Practicum

3
ECCE 2115Language and Literacy

3
ECCE 2116Math and Science

3

ECCE 1121, ECCE 2115, ECCE 2116: Required

ECCE 1121: Students planning to register for internship/clinical course must meet with the faculty advisor one full semester prior to the semester in which the course will begin.

Choose one

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2
OR
PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Fifth Term

ECCE 2245Early Childhood Care & Internship I

6
 
ECCE 2246Early Childhood Care & Internship II

6
OR
Two (2) ECCE courses (non-repetitive courses)

6

ECCE 2245, ECCE 2246: Students planning to register for internship/clinical course must meet with the faculty advisor one full semester prior to the semester in which the course will begin.