Early Childhood Development

Early Childhood Development - Certificate

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General College Admission
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Conway

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(843) 347-3186

The Early Childhood Development certificate prepares students for careers and/or advancement in the early childhood profession. Graduates will be qualified to work in childcare centers, family childcare homes, morning preschool programs, after-school programs, summer camp programs, and some private school programs.

For more information, contact:
Becky Hubbard - (843) 349-7117

Allissa Santmyer - (843) 349-7500

Babs Crane - (843) 349-5266

Tina M. Winesette - (843) 349-7822

Career Outlook

Recent scientific research has confirmed the need for high-quality care and education during a child's early years, when optimal brain growth and development occurs. This has increased the demand for qualified early-childhood professionals. The Early Childhood Development certificate prepares graduates to work in a variety of settings for children ages birth through eight years. These settings include:

Childcare centers
Family childcare homes
Morning preschool programs

After-school programs
Summer camp programs
Private schools

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Office of Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

Employers of HGTC Alumni Include:

Horry and Georgetown County Schools
Horry County Head Start
Child Development Ministries at First United Methodist Church
The Learning Tree Day School

The Learning Station
Gateway Academy
Carolina Forest Child Development Center

Program Information
Specific Admission Requirements for Program Criminal Background Check is a prerequisite for labs and licensed child care centers (not required for ECD 101) Obtain Negative PPD (not requried for ECD 101) Obtain certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid prior to graduation Course Sequence and Progression Requirements A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all ECD-prefixed courses for progression and graduation. Most Early Care and Education (ECD) courses are offered only once each year, so following the recommended course sequence is extremely important.
Curriculum Sequence
First Semester - Fall	Course Title	Semester Credit Hours
ECD 101	Introduction to Early Childhood	3
ECD 102	Growth and Development I	3
ECD 132	Creative Experiences	3
	TOTAL	9
Second Semester - Spring
ECD 105	Guidance - Classroom Management**	3
ECD 131	Language Arts**	3
ECD 203	Growth and Development II*	3
	TOTAL	9
Third Semester - Summer
ECD 107	Exceptional Child*	3
ECD 133	Science and Math Concepts**	3
ECD 135	Health, Safety, and Nutrition**	3
	TOTAL	9
	TOTAL CREDIT HOURS	27
Students are required to conduct observations of children, families and learning environments in a variety of early childhood settings. *Students are required to participate in lab/class assignments involving visitations to and/or work in licensed childcare facilities.

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