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2026-2027 Catalog

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2026-2027 Catalog

Early Childhood Diploma (D55220)

The Early Childhood Diploma is designed to prepare students for a teacher position in a licensed child care center. Job opportunities include assistant teacher in a child care program or a substitute child care teacher.

First Year

Fall 1st Semester

EDU 119 - Intro to Early Child Educ 4 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 131 - Child, Family, and Community 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 144 - Child Development I 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 145 - Child Development II 3 Credit Hour(s)

Semester Total: 13 Contact Hour(s)

Semester Total: 13 Credit Hour(s)

Spring 2nd Semester

EDU 146 - Child Guidance 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 151 - Creative Activities 3 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 153 - Health, Safety and Nutrition 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry 3 Credit Hour(s)

Semester Total: 12 Contact Hour(s)

Semester Total: 12 Credit Hour(s)

Second Year

Fall 3rd Semester

EDU 184 - Early Childhood Intro Practicum 2 Credit Hour(s)
EDU 221 - Children With Exceptionalities 3 Credit Hour(s)
Communication Elective 3 Credit Hour(s) *see here for options
Major Elective 3 Credit Hour(s) *see here for options

Semester Total: 13-16 Contact Hour(s)

Semester Total: 11 Credit Hour(s)

Total: 38-41 Contact Hour(s)

Total: 36 Credit Hour(s)