Augusta Technical College Child Development Specialist

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Child Development Specialist
Technical Certificate of Credit
Contact Information
Valda Mills
706-771-4088

Linda Poston
706-595-0166
Thomson Campus

Monica Natoli
706-437-6801
Waynesboro Campus

Entrance Dates:	Fall and Spring - Augusta
Length of Program:	Two Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	21

Program Description

The purpose of this Technical Certificate is to provide the necessary skills for entry-level employment as a Child Development Specialist. Skill areas include planning a safe and healthy learning environment, steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development, positive ways to support children's social and emotional development; strategies to establish productive relationships with families, strategies to manage an effective program operation, professionalism; observing and recording children's behavior, and principles of child growth and development. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities

Students awarded the Child Development Specialist TCC will find employment as caregivers in for-profit and not-for-profit child care centers, corporate child care centers, family and group day care homes, private homes, children's homes, Early Head Start programs, Early Intervention programs and pre-kindergarten programs.

Curriculum Outline			Credits
Occupational Courses			21
ECE	101	Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education	5
ECE	103	Human Growth and Development I	5
ECE	105	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	5
ECE	112	Curriculum Development	5
ECE	121	Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum I	3
		OR
EMP	100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3

Notes:

The State of Georgia has a law regarding the placement of persons with criminal records in childcare facilities. Anyone who has been convicted of a felony offense or of neglecting or abusing a dependent person, a sexual offense or any other "covered crime" will not be allowed to work in a childcare facility. If you are affected by this law, or think you may be, discuss your situation immediately with your advisor.