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Early Childhood Care

Upon completing this program, students will be prepared to work in a variety of early childhood care settings, such as preschools, daycare centers, and early intervention programs. They will have the knowledge and skills necessary to create a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for young children, fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional development.

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Diploma in Early Childhood Care Program

Duration: 1 Year.

ECHILC 100: Introduction to Early Childhood Care

  • Introduction to Early Childhood Education
  • Child Development and Psychology
  • Safety and Health in Early Childhood Settings
  • Communication and Interactions with Children

CHILGD 100: Child Growth and Development

  • Infancy and Toddlerhood Development
  • Preschool and School-Age Development
  • Cognitive Development and Learning
  • Observing and Assessing Child Behavior

ECHILED 100: Early Childhood Education Methods

  • Curriculum Planning and Lesson Design
  • Play-Based Learning and Activities
  • Language and Literacy Development
  • Inclusive Education and Special Needs

ECHILTES: Professional Skills and Practicum

  • Classroom Management and Behavior Guidance
  • Family and Community Engagement
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations in Early Childhood Care
  • Early Childhood Care Practicum and Field Experience

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History