Early Childhood Development - Certificate
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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: Allissa Santmyer - (843) 349-7500
Babs Crane - (843) 349-5266
Tina M. Winesette - (843) 349-7822
Becky Hubbard - (843) 349-7117
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 |
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Specific Admission Requirements for Program
Course Sequence and Progression Requirements |
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Curriculum Sequence |
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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 |
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*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. |