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State Board Approval Date: |
05/03/2001 |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall 2001 |
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Last Updated: |
08/21/08 |
Early Childhood Care
and Education, Diploma
Fall 2001
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard
Number: OO02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide
admission requirements are implemented for the Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma program.
Admission
refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.
Statewide
program admission requirements consider state and national occupational
licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution
develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and
procedures.
Admission
requirements are related to the functions of the Early Childhood Care and
Education, Diploma profession.
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Early Childhood
Care and Education, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies
and procedures.
The
requirements for admission to the Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma
program are:
1. attainment of 16 or more years of age;
2. achievement
of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as
specified in GDTAE document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores; and
3. completion of application
and related procedures.
1.
Admission
of transfer students to the Early Childhood Care and Education program is
contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally
accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
2. proper
completion of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: OO02-02-04 (Provisional
Admission Requirements)
Statewide
provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Early Childhood Care
and Education, Diploma program.
Provisional
admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular
admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally
admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or
certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and
procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional
admission to the Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma program is
afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet
provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for
provisional admission to the Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma
program are:
1. attainment of
16 or more years of age;
2. achievement
of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math
as specified in GDTAE document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores; and
3. completion of
application and related procedures.
All
Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma program students initially admitted
on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally
admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not
meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in
developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and
Adult Education.
Standard Number: OO02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A
Major Code of OO02 and a CIP Code of 131210 are applied to
the Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma program.
Assignment
of a statewide Major Code OO02 and CIP Code 131210 to the Diploma
program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is
developed.
Each
degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s)
established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of
Technical and Adult Education.
Each
authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP
Code.
Each
degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with
all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate
programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major
Code for each option.
Standard Number: OO02-03-03 (Program
Consistency and Sequence)
The
Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma program utilizes essential course
components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification
Codes are assigned to each course.
Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally
valid sequence.
Programs
are assigned an identical Major Code OO02 and are consistent
statewide. Each specific course is
assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course
identification code.
The
Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of OO02, and utilizes
essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not
limited to:
Early
Childhood Care and Education, Diploma
The
Early Childhood Care and Education program is a sequence of courses designed to
prepare students for careers in child care and related fields. Learning opportunities develop academic,
technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition,
retention, and advancement. The program
emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and
practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Early Childhood
Care and Education diploma and have the qualification of early childhood care
and education provider.