What is Early Childhood Education Technology?

The student enrolled in Early Childhood Education Technology is required to successfully complete two academic years of study.  An individual will receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree.  The student receives adequate instruction and training in curriculum planning and implementation.  Experiences in coordination of activities in art, music, language arts, and other avenues of learning prepare the student for job placements in private and public day care centers, Head Start, teachers' assistants in public school systems, and other positions.  All students enrolled in the program must have up to date immunizations and will have a criminal background check along with fingerprinting.

Upon successfully completing the Early Childhood Education Technology program, graduates should be able to gain entry level or higher employment in the childcare field.

Students gain experience and knowledge while completing practicum hours in the College's day care center.

CAREERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

• Director or Designee Director of a Day Care Center
• Teacher in a Head Start Center or Day Care Center
• Director of Children's Activities at a park, hospital, or recreational facility
• Teacher's Assistant in an elementary school 

Courses of Study               

First Semester

CDT 1113  Early Childhood Profession

CDT 1314  Creative Arts for Young Children

CDT 1214  Child Development I

CDT 1315  Nutrition for Young Children

ENG 1113  English Composition

Second Semester

CDT 1214  Child Development II

CDT 1713  Language and Literacy

CDT 2714  Social Studies, Math and Science for Young Children

CDT 2613  Methods and Material

CSC 1113  Computer Concepts or

CSC 1123  Computer Applications I

Third Semester

CDT 2233  Guiding Social and Emotional Behavior

CDT 2915  Student Teaching I

CDT 2413  Atypical Child

Three/four semester hours credit of college algebra or lab based science

Three/four semester hours credit of fine arts/humanities elective

Fourth Semester

CDT 2925  Student Teaching II

CDT 2813  Administration of Preschool Programs
CDT 1343  Health and Safety

SPT 1113  Public Speaking I
CTE 2001  CPAS Prep

Three semester hours credit of social/behavior science elective

 

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   For information concerning the Early Childhood Education Technology program,
email the Counselor of Career-Technical Instruction or contact ECCC, P.O. Box 129, Decatur, MS  39327, or 
call toll free at 1-877-GO-2-ECCC