Early Childhood Exceptionalities Certificate

EC41

Program Description

The Early Childhood Care and Education Exceptionalities certificate is a sequence of three courses designed to prepare students to work with children with special needs. The program emphasizes an inclusive classroom including strategies and activities for exceptional children (both low and high achieving students). Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs. This certificate does not qualify for Federal financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements.

View the Early Childhood Care and Education Exceptionalities Certificate Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Employment Opportunities

Teacher assistants, early childhood care professionals, preschool and kindergarten teachers (private sectors), head start teachers, care program administrators, and child care center directors.

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses (9 Credits)

ECCE 2201 - Exceptionalities Credit hours: 3
ECCE 2360 - Classroom Strategies for Exceptional Children Credit hours: 3
ECCE 2362 - Exploring Your Role in the Exceptional Environment Credit hours: 3
*ECCE 2360 and ECCE 2362 must be taken concurrently and are only offered fall semester.

Total Hours: 9

Note:

Some courses may have additional prerequisites not listed in the curriculum. Please refer to individual course descriptions for further information.

Suggested First Semester classes:

ECCE 1103 - Child Growth and Development Credit hours: 3 (Prerequisite for ECCE 2201 )