Preschool Specialization, C.C.C.

(12 credits)

The purpose of this program is to prepare students as Early Childhood Education Caregivers with a preschool specialization or to provide supplementary training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

The content includes, but is not limited to, growth and development, early childhood education; establishing and maintaining a safe, clean, healthy, learning environment; guidance techniques and classroom management; communication; identification of child abuse and neglect; implementation of rules and regulations; nutrition; family interaction; legal and professional responsibilities; and employability skills. Programs prepare individuals to assume major caregiving and educational responsibilities within home or center-based programs for preschool children.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to successfully develop a lesson plan to meet short and long term goals for student learning.

To be eligible for this certificate a student must meet:

Admissions Requirements:

• have a high school diploma or GED® certificate,
• take a placement exam if not exempt by State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.0315. Insufficient scores will mean the student must take appropriate developmental education courses and SLS 1501 - The College Experience .

Passing grade on required coursework:

• CCP Core Courses (see Child Care Professional)
  • EEC 1001 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credits  
  • CHD 1220 - Child Growth & Development: Infant & Preschool 3 credits  
  • EEC 2300 - Cognitive Experiences for Young Children 3 credits  
• EEC 1600 - Guiding the Young Child 3 credits  

These 12 hours cannot be a combination of 12 Personal Enrichment hours; they must be declared as a major in the degree or certificate seeking process.

Students will earn 12 college credits towards the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education.

Preschool Specialization Total 12 Credit Hours