Early Childhood and Youth Development — Diploma

This program prepares individuals who would like to work in a child care center or preschool as a lead teacher or in a family child care program. This program is available in the classroom and many courses are also available online.

First Year – First Semester

Course#	Course Title	Credits
ECYD1100	Introduction to Early Childhood Careers	3
ECYD1210	Child Growth and Development	3
ECYD1220	Child Safety, Health, and Nutrition	3
ECYD1230	Guiding Children's Behaviors	3
ECYD1240	Learning Environment and Curriculum	3
ENGL1150	Composition I	3
	Total Credits	18

First Year – Second Semester

Course#	Course Title	Credits
ECYD1325	Observation and Assessment	3
ECYD1340	Curriculum Planning	3
ECYD1510	Practicum I	3
	General Education Electives**	6
	Total Credits	15

Total Program Requirements

33