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2024-2025

Early Childhood Education Diploma D55220 Early Childhood Education (55220) CIP 13.1210

Last updated on July 9, 2024, 11:05 a.m.

The following courses are required for successful completion of the award base program.

First Year Fall:

Take the following courses.

EDU-119 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
4.00
EDU-144 Child Development I
3.00
EDU-151 Creative Activities
3.00
EDU-153 Health, Safety and Nutrition
3.00
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry
3.00

Credits: 16

First Year Spring:

Take the following courses.

EDU-131 Child, Family, and Community
3.00
EDU-145 Child Development II
3.00
EDU-146 Child Guidance
3.00
EDU-261 Early Childhood Administration I
3.00

Credits: 12

Second Year Fall:

Take the following courses.

EDU-214 Early Childhood Intermediate Practicum
4.00
EDU-221 Children With Exceptionalities
3.00
EDU-280 Language/Literacy Experiences
3.00
PSY-150 General Psychology
3.00

Credits: 13

Additional Information:

Criminal Background Check

North Carolina Child Care Licensing Regulations require that all volunteers working in the Early Childhood field obtain a criminal background check. Because most of our courses require students to enter child care centers and schools, all students enrolled in the Early Childhood programs are required to obtain a criminal background check and submit to the program chair a copy of the clearance letter they receive from the state. A negative report may prevent students from participating in required courses, which means that the student cannot complete the program requirements.

Practicum Application

An application process will be required prior to students entering into EDU 214. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA, C or higher in Early Childhood courses and be in their last semester in order to apply for EDU 214. Please contact the program chair of Early Childhood Education if you have any questions.

Total Credits To Complete
41