Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	07/1999
Implementation Date:	Summer 99
Last Updated:	05/06/2009

Technical Certificate of Credit

þ State Standard o Institutionally Developed College: NA

Program Name:	Early Childhood Paraprofessional
Major Code:	EPS1
CIP Code:	131501
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0320 - Early Childhood Care and Education
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Larry Roberson

Program Description

The Early Childhood Paraprofessional Specialization Certificate provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to work effectively with school-age children. Competencies are aligned with TCSG standards and the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Students who graduate from this certificate are employable in before- and after-school programs, summer camp/recreation programs, and public and private community based youth programs.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type

ECE 2010	Exceptionalities [P] ECE 1030	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
ECE 2020	Social Issues and Family Involvement [P] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
ECE 2030	Human Growth and Development II [P] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
ECE 2110	Methods and Materials [P] ECE 1120	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
ECE 2120	Professional Practice [P] Departmental approval	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		25	0	0	25	25

Admission Requirement

Required Age:		18
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):		NO
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Posted: 01/12/09

Updated: 05/06/09