Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education The Early Childhood Care and Education diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in child care and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.
Program graduates receive an Early Childhood Care and Education diploma and have the qualifications to be an early childhood care and education provider.
Students are accepted into the Early Childhood Care and Education diploma program quarterly. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 quarters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 73 credit hours.
Students in the ECCE program will have to pay for their CPR and first aid training. Prior to practicums or internships, students must obtain a criminal background check.
Offered at the Following Campuses - Main Campus
- Hancock County Center
- Jefferson County Center
Admission Requirements - Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet assessment requirements by taking the ASSET or COMPASS placement test. In lieu of the placement test, official scores on the SAT, CPE, or ACT may be substituted.
Curriculum Credit Hours : Contact Hours AREA I - English/Humanities/Fine Arts
ENG 1010 Fundamentals of English I 5 5
Prerequisites: ENG 0097 or entrance English score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels and RDG 0097 or entrance reading score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels. Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include: analysis of writing; applied grammar and writing skills; editing and proofreading skills; research skills; and oral communication skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.
AREA II - Social/Behavioral Science
EMP 1000 Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development Credit Hours:3, Contact Hours:3
Prerequisites: Provisional Admission Provides a study of human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include: human relations skills, job acquisition skills, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.
AREA III - Natural Science/Mathematics
MAT 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Credit Hours:5, Contact Hours:5
Prerequisites: MAT 0097/entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include: fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics. Occupational Courses
ECE 1010 Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education Credit Hours:5, Contact Hours:5
Prerequisites: Provisional Admission Introduces concepts relating the responsibilities and procedures involved in a variety of early childhood care situations. This course addresses key CDA competency goals and functional areas. Topics include: historical perspectives, career opportunities, work ethics, functioning in a team environment, guidance, transitional activities, program management, learning environment cultural diversity, licensing and accreditation, and professional development file (portfolio) guidelines.
ECE 1030 Human Growth & Development I 5 5
Prerequisites: Provisional Admission Introduces the student to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the young child (0 through 5 years of age). Provides for competency development in observing, recording, and interpreting growth and development stages in the young child, advancing physical and intellectual competence, supporting social and emotional development, and providing positive guidance. Topics include: developmental characteristics, observation and recording theory and practice, guidance techniques, developmentally appropriate practice, and introduction to children with special needs.
ECE 1050 Health, Safety & Nutrition Credit Hours:5, Contact Hours:5
Prerequisites: Provisional Admission Introduces the theory, practices, and requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment. Topics include: CPR and first aid, health issues, safety issues, child abuse and neglect, and nutritional needs of children.
ECE 1012 Curriculum Development Credit Hours:3, Contact Hours:5
Prerequisites: ECE 1010, ECE 1030; Corequisites: ECE 1010, ECE 1030 Develops knowledge and skills that will enable the student to establish a learning environment appropriate for young children. Topics include: instructional media, learning environments, curriculum approaches, development of curriculum plans and materials, community resources, transitional activities, and approaches to teaching, learning, and assessing.
ECE 1013 Art for Children Credit Hours:3, Contact Hours:5
Prerequisites: Provisional Admission Introduces the concepts related to creativity in art. This course combines lecture and lab experiences to introduce the many media areas used by children to express themselves. Topics include: concepts of creativity; art media, methods, and materials for creative activities; planning and preparation of art experiences; appreciation of children's art processes and products; developmental stages in art; and art appreciation.
ECE 1014 Music and Movement Credit Hours:3, Contact Hours:5
Prerequisites: Provisional Admission Introduces the concepts related to creativity in music and movement. This course combines lecture and lab experiences to introduce media, methods, and materials used to foster musical activity and creative movement. Topics include: spontaneous and planned music and movement; media, methods and materials; coordination of movement and music; developmental stages of music; and music appreciation.
ECE 2115 Language Arts and Literature Credit Hours:5, Contact Hours:5
Prerequisites: ECE 1030 Develops knowledge and skills that will enable the student to plan and implement developmentally appropriate listening, speaking, writing, and reading activities for young children. Topics include: reading readiness, oral communication activities, writing readiness, listening comprehension, literature selection, story presentation, and stages of language acquisition.
ECE 2116 Math and Science Credit Hours:5, Contact Hours:5
Prerequisites: ECE 1030; Corequisites: ECE 1030 Presents the process of introducing science and math concepts to young children. Includes planning and implementation of appropriate activities and development of methods and techniques of delivery. Topics include: cognitive stages and developmental process in math and science, math and science activity planning, and development of math and science materials. and one of the following:
ECE 1021 Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum I 3 7
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval Provides the student with the opportunity to gain a supervised experience in an actual or simulated work setting allowing demonstration of techniques obtained from course work. Practicum training topics include: good work habits, supervised planning, interaction with children, parents, and co-workers, application of guidance techniques, classroom management, and documentation of child.s development.
XXX xxx Program Elective 3 3 and one of the following:
ECE 1022 Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum II 3 7
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval Provides the student with the opportunity to gain additional supervised experience in an actual or simulated work setting allowing demonstration of techniques obtained from course work. The course will emphasize planning and implementation of activities and physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the child. Practicum training topics include: good work habits, application of guidance techniques, human relations, program planning, and classroom management.
XXX xxx Program Elective Credit Hours:3, Contact Hours:3
ECE 2020 Social Issues and Family Involvement Credit Hours:5, Contact Hours:5
Prerequisites: Provisional Admission Enables the student to become familiar with the social issues that affect families of today and to develop a plan for coping with these issues as they occur in the occupational environment. Students are introduced to local programs and agencies that offer services to those in need. Topics include: professional responsibilities, family/social issues, community resources, parent education and support, teacher-parent communication, community partnerships, social diversity and anti-bias issues, transitioning the child, and school family activities.
ECE 2240 Early Childhood Care and Education Internship Credit Hours:12, Contact Hours:36
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval Provides the student with the opportunity to gain experience in a simulated or actual work setting. Students will be placed in an approved setting(s) throughout the quarter where planning, implementing, observing, and evaluating activities are the focus of their involvement. An evaluation procedure will be used by the designee of the institution and the on-site supervisor to critique the student's performance. Topics include: problem solving, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of developmentally appropriate practice, professional development and resource file (portfolio) development.
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers Credit Hours:3, Contact Hours:5
Prerequisites: Provisional Admission Introduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.
Credit Hours: 73
Contact Hours: 105 - 113
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