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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: |
09/29/08 |
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:
a.
attainment of 16 or more years of age;
b.
achievement of minimum regular admission
scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores; and
c.
completion of
application and related procedures.
Admission
of transfer students to the Early Childhood Care and Education program is
contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a.
regular admission and good standing at a
regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
b.
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:
a.
attainment of 16 or more years of age;
b.
achievement of minimum provisional
admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE
document Minimum Program Entrance Scores;
and
c.
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.
Program Final Exit
Point
Early
Childhood Care and Education, Diploma
73
minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
The
Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma program must conform to the
institutional accreditation requirements of the Commission on Occupational
Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges (COC).
General Information
Early Childhood Care
and Education, Diploma Program Curriculum
Model
The
standard curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education, Diploma program is
set up on the quarter system. A suggested
sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the Early
Childhood Care and Education Diploma program by using the sequences listed
below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course
prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ECE 101 |
Introduction
to Early Childhood Care and Education |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ECE 103 |
Human
Growth and Development I |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ECE 105 |
Health,
Safety, and Nutrition |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction
to Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
TOTAL
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16 |
4 |
0 |
20 |
18 |
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Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ECE 112 |
Curriculum
Development |
3 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
3 |
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ECE 113 |
Art
for Children |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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ECE 115 |
Language
Arts and Literature |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ECE 121 |
Early
Childhood Care and Education Practicum I |
1 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
3 |
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OR |
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ECE XXX |
Program
Elective |
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|
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(3-5) |
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ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
TOTAL
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15 |
4 |
8 |
27 |
19 |
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Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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EMP 100 |
Interpersonal
Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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ECE 114 |
Music
and Movement |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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ECE 116 |
Math
and Science |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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ECE 122 |
Early
Childhood Care and Education Practicum II |
1 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
3 |
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OR |
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ECE XXX |
Program
Elective |
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|
|
|
(3-5) |
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MAT 101 |
General
Mathematics |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
TOTAL
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15 |
4 |
6 |
25 |
19 |
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Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact
Hours |
Credit Hours |
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ECE 202 |
Social Issues and Family
Involvement |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
ECE 224
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Early Childhood
Care and Education Internship |
0 |
0 |
36 |
36 |
12 |
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TOTAL
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5 |
0 |
36 |
41 |
17 |
Updated CIP: 05/16/06
Updated: 08/21/08; updated 09/29/08