Early Childhood Exceptionalities

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Exceptionalities TCC is a sequence of three courses designed to prepare students to work with children with special needs.  The program emphasizes an inclusive classroom including strategies and activities for exceptional children (both low and high achieving students).  Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start, and Georgia Pre-K programs. 

Students are accepted into the Early Childhood Exceptionalities certificate program every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 1 semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 9 semester credit hours.

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Early Childhood Exceptionalities certificate program must be fond of children, dependable and reliable, flexible, patient and have a positive attitude.

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Offered at the Following Campus

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees:  $950.00
Books & Supplies:  $630.00

(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Early Childhood Exceptionalities certificate program are prepared for employment as child care providers of children with special needs, in school systems in a special needs classroom, for families with special needs children, and with children and adults that may be severely or profoundly disabled. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers.

Admission Requirements

• Submit a completed application and application fee;
• Be at least 16 years of age;
• Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
• Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
• Meet assessment requirements by taking the ASSET or COMPASS placement test.  In lieu of the placement test, official scores on the SAT, CPE, or ACT may be substituted.