Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus, Thomson, and Waynesboro Sites.
Entrance Dates: |
Fall, Spring, and Summer |
Length of Program: |
One Term |
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
9 |
Program Description: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Basic TCC includes three basic Early Childhood and Care Education courses that are needed for entry level workers. The program provides an introductory course to the ECCE field, a child growth and development course, and health, safety, and nutrition course. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs. Bright from the Start (BFTS), the regulatory agency in Georgia, requires the basic knowledge included in this TCC for a person to be a lead teacher in a child care center and family day care center.
Employment Opportunities: Graduates will be able to obtain jobs as teacher assistants, early child care professionals, preschool and kindergarten teachers (private sectors), head start teachers, child care program administrators, and child care center directors. Jobs in the Early Childhood Care and Education field are increasing because requirements for childcare professionals are increasing and because more women with children continue to work outside the home.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Day Program, Fall Start
PROGRAM NAME: Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
ECCE 1101 | INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION | 3 |
ECCE 1103 | CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
ECCE 1105 | HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION | 3 |