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Early Childhood Education Specialized Credit Diploma

Intended to prepare graduates for employment as assistant groupsupervisors and for credentials as part of their professional growthand development. It is designed to articulate into Lehigh CarbonCommunity College's Early Childhood Associate Degree Program and isalso designed to enhance Lehigh Carbon Community College's EarlyChildhood/Early Intervention Associate Degree Program.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
  • know patterns of child growth and development and theories of learning.
  • use knowledge of family culture and different family structures to work in the collaborative relationships.
  • plan, adapt, and implement curriculum experiences based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • plan, adapt, and implement a healthy and safe environment that supports children's growth and development.
  • know and use ethical professional behaviors and regulations to advocate for children, families, and colleagues.
Summer
Credits
ECE 120
Children's Growth & Develop. *3.00
ECE 130
Creative Program Planning *3.00
ECE 140
Observation & Recording Tech *3.00
ECE 210
Curriculum Dev for Ear Chil Ed *3.00
ECE 215
Language and Literature *3.00








 15.00


*Child Care Lab (30 hours per designated course) field experiences and observations. Physical exam and TB screening test required.