Early Childhood Education Technology

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This program of study prepares students for a professional career in public, private, corporate, or parochial Early Childhood Education programs, including those in public and private child care centers that serve children of all socioeconomic levels and abilities. Students have the option of pursuing a two-year AAS Degree, or a one-year Career & Technical Certificate.

Early Childhood Education Technology is a two-year program that requires a minimum of 66 semester hours of coursework. This program includes classroom instruction, supervised laboratory experiences, and work-based learning experiences. Students will develop competencies that enable them to provide services, teach, and guide young children, ages birth to eight, in various childhood professions and career options.

Courses may be offered as hybrid courses in the evenings and during the summer; however, in order to enroll, the student must be employed in a child care center or approved field.

To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each CDT course to progress in the program.

Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements) must include one of the following:

  • Attain a 15 composite score on the ACT;
  • Score 230 on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and the ACCUPLACER NG Arithmetic Section;
  • Earn a “C” or above in Intermediate English and Reading (ENG 0124);
  • Complete 15 semester hours of general education coursework with an average of  “C” or above at an accredited college or university.  Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement; and
  • Attend an orientation session with the program coordinator after all other requirements are met.

 

Other requirements:

  • Students entering the program for the first time must contact the program coordinator prior to enrolling in any early childhood education courses.

  • All students admitted into the program will be required to pay for fingerprinting and background checks, which will be done after admission and prior to practicum classes. These fees will be attached as registration fees. There are certain convictions that will prevent an individual from being eligible to participate in this program. If a student is unable to participate in practicum classes, he/she will be dismissed from the program. For additional information, contact the program coordinator.

  • All students must have their Health 121 Form and Fingerprint clearance letter on file with the program coordinator.

  • Transfer students from other Early Childhood Education Technology programs must have a letter of recommendation from the Program Coordinator at their previous school and take at least twelve (12) hours or three (3) Early Childhood Education classes at Meridian Community College prior to enrolling in Initial and/or Advanced Practicums.

FIRST YEAR  |  FIRST SEMESTER 
Course Number Course Hours
CDT 1911 Early Childhood Education
Seminar 
1
CDT 1113 Early Childhood Profession 3
CDT 1313 Creative Arts for Young Children 3
CDT 1214 Infant and Toddler Development 4
CDT 1343 Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition 3
ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
  Semester Hours 17
SECOND SEMESTER 
Course Number Course Description Hours
CDT 1921 Early Childhood Education
Seminar II
1
CDT 1224    Preschool Development 4
CDT 1713 Language & Literacy  Development 3
CDT 2714 Social Studies, Math & Science for Young Children 4
CDT 2233 Guiding Social & Emotional Behavior 3
SPT 1113 Public Speaking I 3
  Semester Hours 18
SECOND YEAR  |  FIRST SEMESTER 
Course Number Course Description Hours
CDT 2111 Early Childhood Education Seminar III 1
CDT 2413 Development of the Exceptional Child 3
CDT 2613 Methods, Materials & Measurement 3
  Fine Arts Elective 3
CDT 2513 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement 3
 CDT 2914 Initial Practicum 4
  Semester Hours 17
SECOND SEMESTER 
Course Number Course Description Hours
CDT 2121 Early Childhood Education
Seminar IV
1
CDT 2944 Advanced Practicum 4
CDT 2813 Administration of Programs for Young Children 3
  College Algebra/Science with Lab 3/4
  Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
  Semester Hours 14/15
  Total Semester Hours 66/67

CAREER CERTIFICATE | FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number Course Description Hours
CDT 2111 Early Childhood Education Seminar III 1
CDT 2413 Development of the Exceptional Child 3
CDT 2613 Methods, Materials & Measurement 3
  Fine Arts Elective 3
CDT 2513 Family Dynamics and Community Involvement 3
 CDT 2914 Initial Practicum 4
  Semester Hours 17
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE | SECOND SEMESTER 
Course Number Course Description Hours
CDT 2121 Early Childhood Education
Seminar IV
1
CDT 2944 Advanced Practicum 4
CDT 2813 Administration of Programs for Young Children 3
  College Algebra/Science with Lab 3/4
  Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
  Semester Hours 14/15

 

BEEP Project

The BEEP Project offers age and developmentally appropriate expectations and activities that promote the development of the whole child. Activities include all curricula areas and encourage the social, emotional, physical, language, math, pre-reading, and independence skills that children need before entering a kindergarten classroom.

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For more information For more information:
Win Maxey-Shumate, Coordinator
wshumate@meridiancc.edu
601.481.1376
For more information For more information:
Deborah Nettles, Advisor
deborah.nettles@meridiancc.edu
601.553.3404