Preschool Specialization (CCC)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: No
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: EDUC
Program Code: PSCC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 19.0709
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0419070908
- Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: This program includes the coursework to earn the state-approved Florida Childcare Professional Credential (FCCPC-formerly CDAE) with completion of the four courses listed below.
- Cost Associated with earning the certificate: No exam fee; student must pay course tuition and fees.
- Where to earn the certification: Through specified courses below. Certificate can then be downloaded from the Florida Department of Children and Families website.
This certificate is part of the A.S. Early Childhood Education Associate in Science degree.
The certificate program consists of coursework in curriculum, environments and areas of child development associated with infants, toddlers and preschool children.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
Satisfactory completion of the four courses listed below will allow the student to earn the state-approved Florida Childcare Professional Credential (FCCPC-formerly CDAE).
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum 1 | 3 |
| EEC 1601 | Assessment in Early Childhood Education 1 | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum 1 | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood 1 | 3 |
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Students completing this coursework must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to apply for this credential.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses 1 | ||
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| EEC 1601 | Assessment in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
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These courses meet the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) for the State of Florida.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EEC 1200 | Early Childhood Curriculum | 3 |
| EEC 1601 | Assessment in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EEC 1942 | Early Childhood Practicum | 3 |
| EEC 2710 | Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate how to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for children age birth to five
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate how to maintain a commitment to professionalism
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Demonstrate how to advance physical and intellectual competence for children age birth to five
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate how to ensure a well-run, purposeful program that is responsive to needs of children age birth to five and their parents
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Demonstrate how to establish positive and productive relationships with families of children age birth to five
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate the support of social and emotional development and provisions of positive guidance for children age birth to five
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively