Early Childhood Diploma

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Social Science Diploma

The Early Childhood Diploma is designed to provide fundamental course work for entry level employment as an aide in the early care and education field. It also serves as the educational component for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). The CDA is a national credential awarded through the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. Credits in this program may be applied to the Professional Child Care Certificate and/or Early Childhood Teaching or Management Associate Degree Programs.

Required Program of Study

See Curriculum Guide
Course Number Semester Course Title Credits
ORI102 Fall College Success Strategies 2
ECE115 Integrated Arts in EC 3
ECE105 Early Childhood Professional 3
ECE150 Spring EC Practicum I 3
ECE227 Infant and Toddler Care 1
ECE-- ECE Elective 3
Total Credit Hours Required for the Program 15

For further information, contact the Program Coordinator.

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

  • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
  • Advance the physical and intellectual competence of young children.
  • Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance for young children.
  • Establish positive and productive relationships with families.
  • Ensure a well run program that is responsive to participant needs.
  • Maintain a commitment to professionalism.

Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.



Gainful Employment Information


Program Statistics
Tuition and Fees Books and Supplies *Completion Rate *Placement Rate *Title IV Loans SUB *Title IV Loans USUB
$2,193 $1,800 No Students N/A No Students No Students

All Community Education Programs (all programs listed excepting the LPN program) also require a $20 Administrative fee. Some other programs have prerequisits which involve fees (such as criminal reports and physical examinations) which are also not listed.

*Completion Rates are calculated using students who were registered and owed in full for classes. Students are considered to have completed the program as long as they receive their certification or degree within 150% of the published length of time required for the program.

*Placement Rates are calculated using students who received certification and obtained "gainful employment" in their field of certification within 180 days of receiving their certification, and remained employed for at least 13 weeks.

*Title IV Loans the amounts shown are the mean average RACC students borrowed during persuit of certification in the specific program listed.

Occupations By Program
CIP and Program SOC Code Occupation Name Program Length
19.0709
Early Childhood Diploma		 39-9011.00 Childcare Workers 1 year (17 credits)
39-9011.01 Nannies