Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma

ECC2

Program Description

The Early Childhood Care and Education diploma 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. (Program Length: 5 Semesters Minimum)

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

Employment Opportunities

Early childhood care and education assistant teacher

Regulations published by the U.S. Department of Education require institutions that participate in the Title IV student financial assistance programs to report certain information about students who enrolled in Title IV-eligible educational programs, two years earlier, that lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation (GE Programs). Click here to review current Gwinnett Technical College data for the Early Childhood Care and Education diploma.

Curriculum

Essential General Education Core Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit hours: 3

Choose ONE of the Following

EMPL 1000 - Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development Credit hours: 2
PSYC 1010 - Basic Psychology Credit hours: 3

Essential Technical Courses (44 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ECCE 1101 - Intro to Early Childhood Care & Education Credit hours: 3
ECCE 1103 - Child Growth and Development Credit hours: 3
ECCE 1105 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Credit hours: 3
ECCE 1112 - Curriculum and Assessment Credit hours: 3
ECCE 1113 - Creative Activities for Children Credit hours: 3
ECCE 1121 - Early Childhood Care & Ed Practicum Credit hours: 3
ECCE 2115 - Language and Literacy Credit hours: 3
ECCE 2116 - Math and Science Credit hours: 3
ECCE 2202 - Social Issues & Family Involvement Credit hours: 3
ECCE 2203 - Guidance and Classroom Management Credit hours: 3
ECCE 2245 - Early Childhood Care and Education Internship I Credit hours: 6 *
ECCE 2246 - Early Childhood Care and Education Internship II Credit hours: 6 *
*(Must be within 18 hours or less of completing program)

Total Hours: 52

Suggested First Semester classes:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
ECCE 1101 - Intro to Early Childhood Care & Education Credit hours: 3
ECCE 1103 - Child Growth and Development Credit hours: 3
ECCE 1105 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Credit hours: 3