Early Childhood Development Certificate (CAS.EARLCD)

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Certificate in Applied Science

27 Credit Hours

This certificate prepares students to work primarily in federally funded programs such as Head Start. This certificate is also designed for those currently employed who desire to make a career move and parents or guardians who want to learn more about the development of young children.

Major Requirements

ECD 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Credit: 3
ECD 102 - Growth and Development I Credit: 3
ECD 105 - Guidance-Classroom Management Credit: 3
ECD 107 - Exceptional Children Credit: 3
ECD 131 - Language Arts Credit: 3
ECD 132 - Creative Experiences Credit: 3
ECD 133 - Science and Math Concepts Credit: 3
ECD 135 - Health, Safety and Nutrition Credit: 3
ECD 203 - Growth and Development II Credit: 3

Total: 27

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Note: Program admission requires that students have a health assessment denoting good health, a negative tuberculosis skin test, and compliance with technical standards. A clear criminal background check by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) also is required. In addition to SLED background checks, some child development centers and schools may require fingerprinting. Students entering these laboratory courses may opt to be fingerprinted. Fingerprinting and a SLED background check are required for the early care and education workforce.