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.

Contact Us

James Peas, Ph.D., Program Coordinator/Department Chair

Email: James.Peas@sctech.edu  

Phone: (770) 914-4427

  

Program Courses

First Term

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

ECCE 1101Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education

3

ECCE 1103Child Growth and Development

3

ECCE 1105Health, Safety and Nutrition

3

 

Second Term

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

 

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

OR

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

OR

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

 

ECCE 1112Curriculum and Assessment

3

ECCE 1121Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum

3

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.

Third Term

ECCE 1113Creative Activities for Children

3

ECCE 2115Language and Literacy

3

ECCE 2202Social Issues and Family Involvement

3

ECCE 2203Guidance and Classroom Management

3

 

Fourth Term

ECCE 2116Math and Science

3

ECCE 2201Exceptionalities

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

One (1) Occupational Specialization Course(s)

3

 

Fifth Term

One (1) Occupational Specialization Course(s)

3

General Education Core Requirements - Choose One from Area I, II, III or IV

3

Area I Language Arts/Communications - Choose One: (Required)

3

Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts - Choose One: (Required)

3

 

Sixth Term

ECCE 2245Early Childhood Care and Education Internship I

6

ECCE 2246Early Childhood Care and Education Internship 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 Administration and Facility Management

3

ECCE 2322Personnel Management

3

Infant/Toddler Development specialization requires both courses below

ECCE 2330Infant/Toddler Development

3

ECCE 2332Infant/Toddler Group Care and Curriculum

3

Exceptionalities specialization requires both courses below

ECCE 2360Classroom Strategies for Exceptional Children

3

ECCE 2362Exploring Your Role in the Exceptional Environment

3

Total Credit Hours: 6