Mrs. Wendy Grey
wendy.grey@westgatech.edu
The Early Childhood Care and Education program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.
Career opportunities: Program graduates may find employment as preschool teachers in public and private childcare facilities, private household childcare workers, self-employed childcare providers, or nursery school attendants.
15 credits (out of 30 max)
ECCE 1101: Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education (3 DE credits)
ECCE 1103: Child Growth and Development (3 DE credits)
ECCE 1105: Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3 DE credits)
ECCE 1112: Curriculum and Assessment (3 DE credits)
ECCE 1121: Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum (3 DE credits)
15
5
Early Childhood Care and Education Basics
Child Development Specialist
2 semesters (fall and spring)
Approximately $115
Cost breakdown:
Books: Supplied by WGTC *students will be charged if a textbook is not returned or if it is returned damaged*
Program fees: $40/ per semester
Other: Uniform and other supplies (approx. $35)
This single semester program option is available only to students who finish the Early Childhood Education pathway at their high school with a B or higher in each class AND earn a 70 or higher on the NOCTI exam. They can come into WGTC with earned credit for ECCE 1101 Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education and ECCE 1103 Child Growth and Development.
Students who do not meet the requirements for the single semester program should consider the full-year program (information above)
9 credits (out of 30 max)
ECCE 1105: Health, Safety, and Nutrition (3 DE credits)
ECCE 1112**: Curriculum and Assessment (3 DE credits)
ECCE 1121** or EMPL 1000: Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum (3 DE credits)
Students earn credit for ECCE 1101 Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education and ECCE 1103 Child Growth and Development through the Early Childhood Pathway courses completed at their high school.
** Students are required to complete and pass all prerequisite coursework prior to enrollment in any subsequent or advanced courses. **
9
3
Early Childhood Basics Certificate
Child Development Specialist
1 semesters (fall or spring)
Approximately $115
Cost breakdown:
Books: Supplied by WGTC *students will be charged if a textbook is not returned or if it is returned damaged*
Program fees: $40/ per semester
Other: Uniform and other supplies (approx. $35)
Program registration is open from January- April each school year. Program enrollment is determined on a first come first serve basis. Students must meet all admission requirements to be enrolled in a CCI program. Additionally, all required registration steps must be submitted for an application to be considered complete. Enrollment status notification is sent out in mid to late May each year via the student's DCSS email. To review admission requirements, please visit the Admission Requirements page. To apply, please visit the Registration page.