Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate (24 hours)

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (21 credit hours)

• ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
• ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy, Learning Environments
• ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum
• ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement
• ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
• ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum
• ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood

Early Childhood Guided Electives (3 credit hours)

• ECED 2330 - Infant and Toddler Care
• ECED 2390 - Creative Development
• ECED 2300 - The Mentoring Teacher
• ECED 2312 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs
• ECED 2375 - Social-Emotional Development
• ECED 2185 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education
• ECED 2285 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education

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Semester Hours Credit: 24

Tennessee Department of Human Services recognizes the Technical Certificate in its 3-Star Licensing Program as one of the qualifications for staff.

Articulation with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology:
Students completing the diploma program at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology will receive credit upon admission to a TBR community college for:

ECED 2335 Initial Practicum 3 hrs.
ECED 2310 Safe, Healthy, Learning Environments 3 hrs.

Additional credits may be awarded by the receiving community college on a case-by-case basis, consistent with accreditation requirements of NAEYC.