b'Early Childhood Education Technology (Jackson County, Harrison County and Perkinston Campuses) Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to provide services, teach, and guide young children in various professions in early childhood education. The curriculum meets the Mississippi Department of Education Standards and Guidelines for Pre-Kindergarten. Students must comply with Mississippi State Department of Health Licensure Division regulations requiring a complete criminal background check and fingerprinting. Students must meet with an advisor upon admission to the CDT program for appropriate paperwork and signatures. This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor. All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details. Early Childhood Education Technology Certificate Semester One CDT 1113 - Early Childhood Profession Credit(s): 3 CDT 1214 - Infant and Toddler Development Credit(s): 4 CDT 1313 - Creative Arts for Young Children Credit(s): 3 CDT 1343 - Child Health, Safety and Nutrition Credit(s): 3 CDT 2233 - Guiding Social and Emotional Behavior Credit(s): 3 Semester Two CDT 1224 - Preschool and Primary Development Credit(s): 4 CDT 1713 - Language and Literacy Development for Young Children Credit(s): 3 CDT 2714 - Social Studies, Math, and Science for Young Children Credit(s): 4 CDT 2913 - Initial Practicum Credit(s): 3 Total Credits: 30 Early Childhood Education Technology Diploma Semester Three CDT 2413 - Development of the Exceptional Child Credit(s): 3 CDT 2613 - Methods, Materials, and Measurement Credit(s): 3 CDT 2813 - Administration of Programs for Young Children Credit(s): 3 CDT 2513 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement Credit(s): 3 CDT 2943 - Advanced Practicum Credit(s): 3 Total Credits: 15 121'