Harrison County Campus
Jackson County Campus
Serve, Teach, and Guide Young Children in Early Educational Programs
About the Program
The Early Childhood Education Technology program provides preparation for a professional career in Early Childhood Education spanning a variety of career options.
Through the program, the Harrison County Campus offers child care to MGCCC students at the at the Early Childhood Education Center. Early Childhood Education Technology students gain experience under the guidance and supervision of trained and certified instructors and center staff. In addition, the centers provide excellent child care for the children of MGCCC students that is both affordable and convenient.
The Early Childhood Education Technology program includes classroom instruction, supervised laboratory experiences, and work-based learning experiences. Students will develop competencies that enable them to provide services, teach, and guide young children in various early childhood professions.
This curriculum meets the National Association for the Education of Young Children Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation and the Mississippi Department of Education Standards and Guidelines for Pre-Kindergarten (3- and 4-year-olds). *The content for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is embedded in the Early Childhood Education Technology course work.
Salary Range
In Mississippi, the median salary is $22,320. Nationally, the income range is $19,970 – 54,780.
Career Opportunities
Jobs are available for all students who complete this discipline in:
- Public, private, corporate, or parochial early childhood education programs
- Public and private childcare centers
- Recreational and hospital childcare centers
Degree Options and Requirements
The Early Childhood Education Technology curriculum is a 2-year discipline that requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of course work. Successful completion of the Early Childhood Education Technology curriculum results in the students receiving a Career Certificate, Technical Diploma Child Development Assistant Infant and Toddler Certificate of Proficiency, a Child Development Assistant Pre-school Certificate of Proficiency, and/or an Associate in Applied Science degree.
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.
Licensure
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.
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For class times, visit the MGCCC class schedules.
Early Childhood Education Technology Certificate
Semester One
Semester Two
Total Credits: 30/31
Early Childhood Education Technology Diploma
Semester Three
Total Credits: 15
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I or ENG 1033 Technical English | 3/4 |
| SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I or LLS 1721 - Employment Readiness and SPT 2172 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4* |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: 14/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.
* MAT 1033, MAT 1313 or higher or any laboratory science.
Contact Us
For information on how to become a student at MGCCC, orientation, registration, and degree programs, please call (228) 896-2536 or email questions@mgccc.edu.