The Technical Certificate of Credit provides formal early childhood care and education training and instruction. The program prepares students to meet credentialing requirements for the national Child Development Association (CDA) standards set forth by the Council for Professional Recognition. The program also serves as a bridge to the Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma and Associate Degree programs.

Prospective students must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Meet minimum program admission requirements on the Asset or Compass placement test or take required developmental courses
• Have a minimum of 480 hours of experience in working with children in the past 5 years (documented by a letter of verification from employer or supervisor)
• Pass a security check either through the Early Childhood Department at Savannah Technical College or through the Department of Human Resources (Day Care Licensing Division)

Course Number	Course Information	Hours
ECE101	Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Educations	5
ECE103	Human Growth and Development I	5
ECE105	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	5
ECE125	Professionalism through CDA Certificate Preparation	2
ECE126	CDA Certificate Assessment Preparation	2
	Total Credit Hours	19