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May 20, 2026
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College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027
Early Childhood Care/Education, A.A.S.
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The Early Childhood Care and Education associate of applied science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application as well as general core competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, Georgia Pre-K programs, and elementary school paraprofessional positions. Graduates of this program will receive one of five areas of specialization: exceptionalities, infant/toddler, program administration, paraprofessional/school age, or family child care).
Admission Requirements:
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Curriculum Outline (72 Hours)
Area I - Language Arts/Communication:
And Choose Language Arts/Communication Elective
Area II - Social/Behavior Science:
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
General Education Core Elective
And Choose SIX HOURS of the Following
Choose ONE of the Following Specializations
8EX3 - Exceptionalities Specialization
8ID3 - Infant/Toddler Development Specialization
8PS3 - Paraprofessional Specialization
8P13 - Program Administration Specialization
8FC3 - Family Child Care Specialization
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