Diploma in Public Service - Major in Early Childhood Development (ECHD)

42 Semester Hours

The Early Childhood Development Diploma is designed to prepare individuals for employment in educational and child care facilities serving children from birth through eight years of age. Positions which program graduates might assume include child development assistant, early childhood (child care) teacher, and special needs assistant. All courses in the Early Childhood Development Diploma program can be applied toward the Associate Degree in Early Care and Education.

The program is available during the day and evening.

The T.E.A.C.H. South Carolina Scholarship may be available for students already employed in childcare. Students who complete ECD 101, Introduction to Early Childhood, may be eligible for the South Carolina Early Childhood Credential.