Early Childhood Care and Education EC13, Associate of Applied Science

Program Description

The Early Childhood Care and Education associate of applied science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as general core competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, Georgia Pre-K programs, and elementary school paraprofessional positions. Graduates of this program will receive one of five areas of specialization: exceptionalities, infant/toddler, program administration, paraprofessional/school age, or family child care.

Program Approval

The Early Childhood Care and Education program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

External Standards

Though not an external accrediting agency, Bright from the Start (BFTS) determines and approves the credentials of childcare workers in Georgia. TCSG works closely with BFTS to make sure its programs meet the training needs required for approved credentials of early childcare teachers and professionals. To work in a childcare field, an employee must pass a criminal background check. Students should check with the college and employers for details. To work in a childcare field, an employee must pass a criminal background check. Students should check with the college and employers for details.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED Required Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) English Reading Math Algebra
70 64 N/A 57

Other Conditions for Admission

Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation on clinical experiences.

Location(s)

Baxley

Jesup

Waycross

General Education Core (Required minimum: 18 Semester hours)

Area I - Language Arts/Communications (6 hrs)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Language Arts/Communications Elective

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 hrs)

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts (3 hrs)

Specific General Education Core Elective (3 hrs)

One course from Area I, II, III, or IV

For a complete listing of General Education courses and electives: General Education Courses.

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

3

ECCE 1101Introduction to ECCE

3

ECCE 1103Child Growth and Development

3

ECCE 1105Health, Safety and Nutrition

3

ECCE 2115Language Arts and Literacy

3

ECCE 1112Curriculum and Assessment

3

ECCE 1113Creative Activities for Child

3

ECCE 2201Exceptionalities

3

ECCE 2202Social Issues & Family Involvement

3

ECCE 2203Guidance & Classroom Management

3

ECCE 1121ECCE Practicum

3

ECCE 2116Math and Science

3

ECCE 2240ECCE Internship

12

Paraprofessional Specialization

ECCE 2310Paraprofessional Methods & Materials

3

ECCE 2312Paraprofessional Roles & Practices

3

Total Credit Hours: 72