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Early Childhood Education Course Description

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I (19153A001)

Level:

11th and 12th grade

Class Location:

Highland Community College, YMCA Early Learning Center, or home school district preschool

Time:  

7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Mon. – Thurs.

Length:

One year, double period

HS Credit:

2 credits

Post Sec. Credit:

Highland Community College – Dual Credit **6 credits

HCC Fees

$270 ($240 tech & activity fees, $30 registration fee per school year), to be paid by student/parent at HCC

Textbook fees:

Approx. $60

Calendar:

This course follows the HCC calendar

 

This program allows students to work directly with children from birth through second grade while earning college credit! Students  can begin working toward Early Childhood Educator Gateways to Opportunities Credential Level 2  while spending time in early childhood settings with children. This credential makes students eligible for the Gateways to Opportunities Scholarships.

Dual credit year 1: ECE 121: Introduction to Early Childhood; ECE 123: Health Safety & Nutrition of the Young Child, 6 total credits.

 

All accepted students will attend a mandatory orientation meeting prior to the start of classes.

All fees listed for HCC are approximate and are subject to rate changes and textbook pricing at HCC.

 

 

 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION II (19261A001 & 19154A001)

Level:

12th grade

Class Location:

Highland Community College, YMCA Early Learning Center, or home school district preschool

Time:  

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.  Mon. – Thurs.

Length:

One year, double period

HS Credit:

2 credits

Post Sec. Credit:

Highland Community College – Dual Credit **8 credits

HCC Fees:

$380 ($320 tech & activity fees, $30 registration fee per school year, $30 college certificate graduation, to be paid by student/parent at HCC

Textbook fees:

Use book from Year 1

Calendar:

This course follows the HCC calendar

 

Dual credit year 2: ECE 122: Child Growth and Development and ECE 203, Home School, & Community Relations in Early Childhood and Practicum. Students will also work toward Early Childhood Educator Gateways to Opportunities Credential Level 2 while spending time in early childhood settings with children. This credential makes students eligible for the Gateways to Opportunities Scholarships.

Hybrid Schedule: Monday and Wednesday class 7:30-9 a.m., Tuesday, and Thursday, YMCA Early Learning Center or child care center working with children, also 7:30 to 9:00 am. Some coursework will be online, while other coursework will be during class Mondays.

 

All accepted students will attend a mandatory orientation meeting prior to the start of classes.

All fees listed for HCC are approximate and are subject to rate changes and textbook pricing at HCC