Dept of
PUBLIC & HUMAN SERVICES
  PROGRAMS OFFERED

  Associate Degree Programs
      Criminal Justice
      Early Care and Education
      Paralegal / Legal Assistant
  Diploma Programs
      Early Childhood Development
  Certificate Programs
      Early Childhood Development
      Forensics
      Infant/Toddler Development
      Security

Orangeburg-Calhoun: Department of Public and Human Services

EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE


The Early Childhood Development Certificate program prepares students for employment in educational programs for young children such as child development centers, nursery schools. This certificate is organized with standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Students obtain a basic understanding of the needs of young children and are trained to implement quality pre-school programming. They also learn growth and development principles, teaching methods, health, safety and nutrition, discipline techniques, and techniques for working with parents.

Special Admissions Requirements
• Meet the specific program requirements outlined in admissions requirements.
• Completed physical exam, including T.B. screening and hepatitis vaccines.
• Satisfactory police or government record check to indicate no prior child abuse or neglect record.
• Infant and Child CPR certification and a First Aid course.


SEMESTER CURRICULUM MODEL

FALL
Class
Lab
Credit
ECD 101
Introduction to Early Childhood
3.0
0.0
3.0
ECD 102
Growth and Development I
2.5
1.5
3.0
ECD 105
Guidance - Classroom Management
2.5
1.5
3.0
ECD 131
Language Arts
3.0
0.0
3.0
ECD 135
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
3.0
0.0
3.0
 14.0
3.0
  15.0
SPRING
ECD 203
Growth and Development II
2.5
1.5
3.0
ECD 107
Exceptional Children
3.0
0.0
3.0
ECD 132
Creative Experiences
2.5
1.5
3.0
ECD 133
Science and Math Concepts
2.5
1.5
3.0
ECD 140
Early Childhood Practicum I
0.0
6.0
2.0
 10.5
 10.5
  14.0

COL 101 or IDS 101 is recommended for new students.

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