Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate (24 hours)

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (21 credit hours)

• ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy, Learning Environments 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood 3 sem hrs cr

Early Childhood Guided Electives (3 credit hours)

• ECED 2330 - Infant and Toddler Care 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2390 - Creative Development 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2300 - The Mentoring Teacher 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2312 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2375 - Social-Emotional Development 3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2185 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education 1-3 sem hrs cr
• ECED 2285 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Education 1-3 sem hrs cr

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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.

FALL START - Recommended Full Time Schedule

The following is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester One - (12 Credit Hours)

• ECED 1310 Introduction to Early Childhood Education  
• ECED 2315 Early Childhood Curriculum  
• ECED 2335 Initial Practicum 
• ECED 2380 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood  

Semester Two - (12 Credit Hours)

• ECED 2310 Safe, Healthy, Learning Environments  
• ECED 2340 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement  
• ECED 2385 Math and Science in Early Childhood  
• ECED Elective-see guided electives in program map above (3 credit hours)

SPRING START - Recommended Full Time Schedule

The following is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester One - (12 Credit Hours)

• ECED 2310 Safe, Healthy, Learning Environments  
• ECED 2340 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement  
• ECED 2385 Math and Science in Early Childhood 
• ECED Elective-see guided electives in program map above (3 credit hours)

Semester Two - (12 Credit Hours)

• ECED 1310 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 
• ECED 2315 Early Childhood Curriculum  
• ECED 2335 Initial Practicum 
• ECED 2380 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood