Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:

NA

Implementation Date:

NA

Last Updated:

10/19/09

 

Technical Certificate of Credit   

þ State Standard  o Institutionally Developed     College:  NA

 

Program Name:

Early Childhood Exceptionalities

Major Code:

ECC1

CIP Code:

190709

PAS Code / PAS Group Name:

0320 - Early Childhood Care and Education

Curriculum Program Specialist:

Larry Roberson

 

Program Description    

 

The purpose of this technical certificate is to provide a solid Early Childhood Care and Education foundation of knowledge, skills, attitudes and techniques that will improve the quality of care for children with special needs. Through the coursework in the program, students will be provided with guidelines, information, responsibilities and techniques necessary to interact in the exceptional environment. Therefore, prospective students must have either post-secondary credentials from an accredited institution, a current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or qualifying experience pending approval of the department chair.

 

Curriculum

 

Course
Code

Course Title

Class
Hours

Demo
Lab
Hours

Practical
Lab
Hours

Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

Course
Type

ECE 1030

Human Growth and Development I

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

ECE 2010

Exceptionalities

[P] ECE 1030

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

ECE 2030

Human Growth and Development II

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

ECE 2260

Characteristics of Young Children with Exceptionalities

[P] ECE 2010

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

ECE 2262

Classroom Strategies and Intervention

[P] ECE 2010

5

0

0

5

5

Standard

ECE 2264

Exploring Your Role in the Exceptional Environment

[P] ECE 2010

3

0

6

9

5

Standard

TCC Minimum Required Hours:

28

0

6

34

30

 

 

 

 

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Admission Requirement

 

Required Age:

19

High School Diploma or GED Required:

Yes

Test:

Asset

Minimum
Test
Scores

Reading:

38

English:

35

Mathematics:

35

Algebra:

NA

Other Conditions for Admission (if any):

Yes

If yes, explain:

Post-secondary credentials from an accredited institution, a current Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or qualifying experience pending approval of the department chair.

Posted: 01/12/09

Updated: 05/06/09; 10/19/09