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.

Prospective students must:
  • Be at least 16 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
  • Pass a criminal background check with their employer/volunteer site.
  • To be employed as a child care provider or teacher, candidate must be at least 18 years of age
  • Te be employed as a Center Director or Family Home Child Care Provider, the candidate must be at least 21 years of age
T he associate degree, diploma and most TCC's require the student to work in the classrooms with children.  A criminal background check that indicates an individual has certain felony convictions and/or misdemeanors may prohibit completers from being employed or volunteering in licensed child care facilities or in schools.  Students must follow their placement site's requirements for background checks.



                  Early Childhood Care and Education Program Contacts
June E. Mincey
 Program Assistant 912-443-5723 jmincey@savannahtech.edu Savannah Campus
Amber Robinson
 Academic Advisor 912-443-5719 arobinson@savannahtech.edu Savannah Campus
Cinda Young
 Department Chair
 912-443-5788 cyoung@savannahtech.edu Savannah Campus
Gia Smith
 Instructor-Full time 912-408-6024 gsmith@savannahtech.edu Liberty Campus


General Core Courses

Course Number
 Course Name
 Hours
ENGL1010
Fundamentals of English I
 3
MATH1012
 Foundations of Mathematics
 3
EMPL1000
 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
 2

OR
PSYC1010
 Basic Psychology

Total Core Hours
 8



Occupational Course
Course Number
 Course Name
 Hours
ECCE1101
 Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education
 3
ECCE1103
 Child Growth and Development
 3
ECCE1105
 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
 3
ECCE1112
 Curriculum and Assessment
 3
ECCE1113 Creative Activities for Children
 3
ECCE1121
 Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum
 3
COMP1000
 Introduction to Computers
 3
ECCE2115
 Language and Literacy
 3
ECCE2116
 Math and Science
 3
ECCE2202
 Social Issues and Family Involvement 3
ECCE2203
 Guidance and Classroom Management
 3
ECCE2240
 Early Childhood Care and Education Internship
 12

Total Credit Hours
 53




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