Program Information

The Early Childcare program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare a graduate for entry-level employment as Childcare Providers. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge skills. The Head Start Bureau recognizes that program graduates are qualified as classroom teachers for employment with Head Start and pre-kindergarten programs. Completion of the program of study leads to a diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education.

A graduate of this program may find employment as a child care provider, Head Start and state pre-kindergarten teacher, teacher's aid, or in related employment.

Program Options:

Early Childhood Care and Education - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Early Childhood Care and Education Assistant - Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Syllabi

Program Course Descriptions

Faculty Information

Karen Freeman Faculty/Early Childhood Care & Education Office: West Campus kfreeman@westgatech.edu (706) 756.4615 Fax: (706) 756-4617 B.S. Education – Early Childhood Education from West Georgia College Master of Education – Early Childhood Education from LaGrange College