Program Description
The Early Childhood Care and Education program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in child care and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Program graduates receive an Early Childhood Care and Education diploma and have the qualification of early childhood care and education provider.

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Program Requirements
Required Age: 16
High School Diploma or GED required? Yes

Minimum Test Scores:
Reading 38
English 35
Math 35

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 75

	Core Courses		Credit Hours
	EMP 100 Interpersonal RElations and Professional Development		3
	EMP 153 Student Success		2
	ENG 101 English		5
	MAT 101 General Mathematics		5

	Occupational Courses		Credit Hours
	SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers		3
	ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education		5
	ECE 103 Human Growth and Development I		5
	ECE 105 Health, Safety, and Nutrition		5
	ECE 112 Curriculum Development		3
	ECE 113 Art for Children		3
	ECE 114 Music and Movement		3
	ECE 115 Language Arts and Literature		5
	ECE 116 Math and Science		5
	ECE 121 Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum I		3
	ECE XXX Program Elective		3-5
	ECE 122 Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum II		3
	ECE XXX Program Elective		3-5
	ECE 202 Social Issues and Family Involvement		5
	ECE 224 Early Childhood Care and Education Internship		12

» * The student's actual curriculum may vary somewhat from the outline above.