Child Development Specialist CD61, Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Description

The Early Childhood Care and Education Child Development Specialist TCC is a sequence of five courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes the basics needed for a career in early childhood, but this TCC also includes more content about planning curriculum and working in the field. In addition, the student may complete a practicum and work in a child care program. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers and Head Start.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Required Age	16
High School Diploma or GED Required	Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Next Gen Accuplacer)	English	Reading	Math	Algebra
	222	218	223	N/A

Location(s)

Jesup

Waycross

Required Courses:

ECCE 1101	Introduction to ECCE	3
ECCE 1103	Child Growth and Development	3
ECCE 1105	Health, Safety and Nutrition	3
ECCE 1112	Curriculum and Assessment	3

Choose one of the following:

ECCE 1121	ECCE Practicum	3
EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development	2

Total Credit Hours: 14