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The Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in child care and related fields. The program emphasizes a combination of child development theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Students must satisfactorily pass a criminal records check.


General Core Courses

Course Number
Course Name
Hours
ENG101
English
5
MAT101
General Math
5
EMP100
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
3


13



Fundamental Courses
Course Number
Course Name
Hours
ECE101
Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education
5
ECE103
Human Growth and Development I
5
ECE105
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
5
ECE112
Curriculum Development
3
ECE121
Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum I
3
ECE122
Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum II
3
SCT100
Introduction to Microcomputers
3


27



Specific Occupational Courses
Course Number
Course Name
Hours
ECE113
Art for Children
3
ECE114
Music and Movement
3
ECE115
Language Arts and Literature
5
ECE116
Math and Science
5
ECE201
Exceptionalities
5
ECE202
Social Issues and Families
5
ECE224
Early Childhood Care and Education Internship
12


38




Total Credit Hours
78