A.S. Degree

SCC offers several options to prepare you for an exciting career as a childcare professional:

Early Childhood Education

This two-year Associate in Science degree program prepares students for employment as child development center teachers, child development curriculum coordinators, preschool teachers, VPK Preschool teachers. The curriculum includes major courses in Art and Creative Expression, Music and Movement and Child Growth and Development, as well as general education requirements. All students will participate in internship opportunities.

Special Certificates through A.S. Degree

Early intervention specialization including children with exceptionalities in early learning programs.

In response to the educational trend of inclusion, the A.S. Degree in Early Childhood will now offer students the opportunity to achieve the added credential of Early Intervention Specialist within the duration of their degree program curriculum to meet the requirements of this specialization. In this course, students will learn more about educational approaches, legal and medical implications, as well as personal and social growth of children who are labeled as exceptional.

Students may apply for this specialization after they have completed 36 credits from within the Required Major Field and Major Field Electives section of the A.S. Degree Program with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. This specialization can normally be obtained within one year. It is designed to prepare the student to obtain employment as a Certified Teacher's Aide in public school settings, private industry and to meet the individual needs of children that require special care in a preschool setting.

Childcare Center Management Specialization

To further recognize the expertise our student's acquire in their pursuit of education in the field of Early Childhood, our department will issue a certificate of specialization as a Childcare Center Manager upon completion of these four courses.

• EEC 1000 Child Growth and Development
• EEC 2200 Educational Practices in Early Childhood Education
• EEC 1601 Observing and Guiding Children's Behavior
• EEC 1523 Childcare Management

A.S. Early Childhood Management

This two-year Associate in Science degree program is designed to prepare students for employment as managers, directors, or coordinators of Early Learning centers for young children. The curriculum combines major courses in Child Growth and Development, Childcare Management and Business with general education courses in English and Psychology to provide students with a well rounded educational base. All students participate in Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Management.

Why Choose SCC?

SCC's Early Childhood Education Associate in Science degree program provides students with a diverse educational foundation. SCC is the only community college in the tri-county area offering this degree.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of SCC's Early Childhood Education programs are highly recruited by local childcare centers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment opportunities for childcare professionals are expected to increase faster than the average of all occupations through the year 2006.

Get Started with your degree

• Complete the SCC Admissions Process: 407.708.2050 or visit their Web site: http://www.scc-fl.edu/admissions
  
  
• See a college credit counselor to begin one of our A.S. degree programs: http://www.scc-fl.edu/counseling/ (You must complete admissions prior to contacting a counselor)
  
  
• For information about the Early Childhood courses or any additional programs, please contact the Early Childhood Education Department or see the details listed on our schedule Web site: http://www.scc-fl.edu/childcare/schedule.htm