EC13 Early Childhood Care/Education, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses and Henry Site

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 6 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 72

Program Description

The Early Childhood Care and Education associate of applied science degree 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 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, Georgia Pre-K programs, and elementary school paraprofessional positions. Graduates of this program will earn one of three areas of specialization: exceptionalities, infant/toddler, or program administration.

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 AAS 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 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

ECCE 1101Introduction to ECCE

3

ECCE 1103Child Growth and Development

3

Choose One: (Required)

COLL 1500Student Success

3

OR

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Second Term

ECCE 1105Health, Safety and Nutrition

3

ECCE 1112Curriculum and Assessment

3

ECCE 1105, ECCE 1112: Required

Language Arts/Humanities/Fine Arts — (Required)

Choose one:
ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

OR

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

OR

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

OR

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

OR

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

OR

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

OR

THEA 1101Theatre Appreciation

3

Total Credit Hours:3

General Core elective: (Required)

Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog)

Total Credit Hours:3

Third Term

ECCE 2202Social Issues&Family Involveme

3

ECCE 2203Guidance/Classroom Mgmt

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

Humanities/Fine Arts — Choose one: (Required)

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

OR

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

OR

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

OR

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

OR

THEA 1101Theatre Appreciation

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Fourth Term

ECCE 1113Creative Activities for Child

3

ECCE 2115Language and Literacy

3

ECCE 2116Math and Science

3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics—Choose one: (Required)

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

OR

MATH 1100Quantitative Skills&Reasoning

3

OR

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

OR

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills & Reason.

3

Total Credit Hours:3

MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.

Fifth Term

ECCE 2201Exceptionalities

3

ECCE 1121EarlyChildhoodCare&Ed Practicu

3

Choose two courses from one area of specialization (Required) (6 Credits)

ECCE 2201, ECCE 1121: 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.

Sixth Term

ECCE 2245Early Childhood Care Intern. I

6

 

ECCE 2246Early Childhood Intern. II

6

OR

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

6

OR

Two (2) General Core electives (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.

Specializations—Choose ONE Pair

(Both courses chosen must be from the same area of specialization)

Program Administration specialization requires both courses below

ECCE 2320Program Admin&Facility Manage

3

ECCE 2322Personnel Management

3

Infant/Toddler Development specialization requires both courses below

ECCE 2330Infant/Toddler Development

3

ECCE 2332Infant/Toddler Group Care&Curr

3

Exceptionalities specialization requires both courses below

ECCE 2360Cl. Strat. for Exc. Children

3

ECCE 2362Exploring Your Role in Excep.

3

Total Credit Hours: 6