Program Description:  The Early Childhood Care and Education Exceptionalities TCC is a sequence of three courses designed to prepare students to work with children with special needs.  The program emphasizes an inclusive classroom including strategies and activities for exceptional children (both low and high achieving students).  Graduates have qualification to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs.


Admission Requirements:
Minimum Required Age:
16
High School Diploma or GED Requirement: Yes

Minimum Test Scores:    [COMPASS]
Reading: 70
English:
32
Mathematics:
26
Algebra:
NA

Occupational Courses:
Course Number
Course Name
Hours
ECCE1103
Child Growth and Development
3
ECCE2201
Exceptionalities 3
ECCE2360 Classroom Strategies for Exceptional Children
3
ECCE2362
Exploring Your Role in the Exceptional Environment
3

Total Program Hours: 
 12
Program Length:  2 Semesters