Early Childhood Care and Education Basics, Technical Certificate of Credit

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.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses

ECCE 1101	INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION	3
ECCE 1103	CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT	3
ECCE 1105	HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION	3

 

Notes:

• The Early Childhood Care/Education Child Development Specialist program meets the requirement for the 120 clock hours of training required for the CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.
• The State of Georgia has a law regarding the placement of persons with criminal records in childcare facilities. Anyone who has been convicted of a felony offense or of neglecting or abusing a dependent person, a sexual offense or any other “covered crime” will not be allowed to work in a childcare facility. If you are affected by this law, or think you may be, discuss your situation immediately with your advisor.
• A grade of “C” or higher is required for all Early Childhood Care/Education occupational courses with the prefix ECCE.
• All Early Childhood Care/Education students must submit current CPR/First Aid training and Fire Safety certificates.  This includes pediatric CPR/First Aid and AED.  CPR/First Aid training must be hands-on to meet eligibility requirements.  Individuals who do not participate in training, through Augusta Tech, must obtain required training through other means and provide proof of completion.

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