DESCRIPTION:

A program designed for individuals entering the field of child care and early education as well as those who are already employed and wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills.

BEGINNING SEMESTERS: Fall/Spring/Summer

CAMPUS:Airport and Beltline (day, evening, and weekend classes)

PLACEMENT TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN CURRICULUM COURSES:

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of 27 semester hours is required with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.

PROGRAM NOTES:

1. Students must successfully complete 18 hours of required Early Childhood Development courses.
2. Students enrolling in ECD 107 must complete SLED and DSS forms prior to enrollment; Forms are available from the Program Director.
3. Non-Traditional Students on TEACH Scholarships will need to adjust their schedules to meet TEACH requirements. TEACH will pay for one class the first semester, two classes the second semester and up to three classes for each additional semester, as the student is able.

CURRICULUM COURSES
Course	Name	Prerequisites
ECD 101	Introduction To Early Childhood	NONE
ECD 102	Growth & Development I	ENG 100, RDG 100
ECD 105	Classroom Guidance & Management	ENG 100, RDG 100
ECD 107	Exceptional Children	ENG 100, RDG 100
ECD 131	Language Arts	ENG 100, RDG 100
ECD 132	Creative Experiences	ENG 100, RDG 100
ECD 133	Science and Math Concepts	ENG 100, RDG 100
ECD 135	Health, Safety & Nutrition	ENG 100, RDG 100
ECD 203	Growth & Development II	ENG 100, RDG 100

LINKS TO EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION WEBSITES:

• SC Department of Social Services - Child Care Licensing: www.state.sc.us/dss/cdclrs/index.html 
• SC First Steps to School Readiness: www.scfirststeps.org  
• Child Care Bureau: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb  
• Child Care Aware: www.childcareaware.org 
• TEACH: www.scfirststeps.org/teach.htm  

11/26/07

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