Early Childhood Education Diploma

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The Early Childhood Education diploma gives the student the opportunity to experience the basic courses in theory in a classroom setting along with one practicum experience. Additionally, all courses with EDU prefixes are used evaluate the educational level of each child care provider by the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education. Earning the ECE diploma will enable the student to be rated at five out of seven education points by the NC Star Rated License program and makes the student more employable.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful the Early Childhood Education diploma, graduate should be able to:

Promote child development and learning
Build family and community relationships
Use developmentally effective approaches to connect with children and families
Become a professional by practicing professionalism and ethical conduct

Fall Semester I

EDU 119 Introduction to Early Child Education Credits: 4
EDU 144 Child Development I Credits: 3
EDU 151 Creative Activities Credits: 3
EDU 146 Child Guidance Credits: 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Spring Semester I

EDU 131 Child, Family and Community Credits: 3
EDU 145 Child Development II Credits: 3
EDU 153 Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3
PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3
EDU Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Total Credits: 12-15

Fall Semester II

EDU 214 Early Child Intermediate Practicum Credits: 4
EDU 221 Children with Exceptionalities Credits: 3
EDU Elective Credits: 3 ¹

Total Credits: 7-10

Total credit hours required for diploma: 38

Electives

1. Early Childhood Electives

Take required elective course in either Spring I or Fall II depending on when course is offered.

EDU 157 Active Play Credits: 3 (Spring)
EDU 235 School-Age Development & Programs Credits: 3 (Fall)
EDU 271 Educational Technology Credits: 3 (Spring)