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.
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General Core Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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ENG101 |
English |
5 |
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MAT101 |
General Math |
5 |
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EMP100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
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13 |
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Fundamental Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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ECE101 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education |
5 |
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ECE103 |
Human Growth and Development I |
5 |
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ECE105 |
Health, Safety, and Nutrition |
5 |
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ECE112 |
Curriculum Development |
3 |
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ECE121 |
Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum I |
3 |
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ECE122 |
Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum II |
3 |
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SCT100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
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27 |
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Specific Occupational Courses |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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ECE113 |
Art for Children |
3 |
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ECE114 |
Music and Movement |
3 |
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ECE115 |
Language Arts and Literature |
5 |
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ECE116 |
Math and Science |
5 |
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ECE201 |
Exceptionalities |
5 |
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ECE202 |
Social Issues and Families |
5 |
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ECE224 |
Early Childhood Care and Education Internship |
12 |
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38 |
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Total Credit Hours |
78 |
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