York Technical College

Early Childhood Programs

ECD Programs

• Associate in Applied Science Degree withmajor in Early Care and Education(Agreements- Columbia College, USC, &Winthrop for various programs)

• Early Childhood Development Certificate

• Child Care Management Certificate

• Infant & Toddler Development Certificate

Early childhood education is important for a child’s

intellectual and social development. As a result, there has been

increasing demand for preschool programs, which is expected

to create demand for preschool teachers.

In addition, the population of children ages 3 to 5 is expected

to increase. Because children between these ages are typically

enrolled in preschool, the demand for preschool teachers

increases when this population increases

Job Outlook

Preschool teachers educate and care for children 3-5 years of age prior to kindergarten

2012 Median Pay$27,130 per year

Hourly Pay Minimum wage-$13.04 per hour

Entry-Level Education Associate’s degree

On-the-Job Training 6 months- Under supervision in SC

PRESCHOOL TEACHERS

Employment Info

Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.S. Economy. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,

Employment Projections program

Job Outlook-Preschool Teachers

Projected 2012-22

Preschool teachers 17%

Total-all occupations* 11%

Employment of preschool teachers is projected to grow 17 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.

Other Employment Opportunities

• Child Care Centers• Preschools-Private/Profit• Head Start programs• Public schools/instructional assistants• After-school Programs• Private Schools-Religious• Nanny/Au Pare• Private Centers, Family Registered, or Child

Care Center-owner or director• Agencies/Organizations that serve children

and their families

Additional Info

• ECD 101-SC Credential• (Career Status or Enrolled in ECD)

• SAC 101-SC Credential• (After School Programs-6-12 years)

• TEACH Scholarships Available

• SC Credentialing System Courses• Smart Bonuses for Child Care Providers

• Meets DSS Lab/Training Requirements

• CDC Center-Laboratory Child Development Ctr.

ECED Degree-FYI….

*65 credit hours to complete degree or 5 semesters full-time, but

may attend part-time

*Some ECD courses are online

*All courses are offered both day or evening

*Courses meet one time a week

*Courses may have a lab as well

*Ask a counselor for more info about open enrollment, lab forms

required

*Prepares graduates for employment in earlychildhood settings that serve children from birth to age 8 and their families. Gives expertise needed to planand implement various activities for children and to lead a classroom.

•Program and laboratory school is nationallyaccredited by the National Association forthe Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

ECED Degree-FYI….

Early Childhood Development and Certificate

education coursework.

• Designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in the area of early childhood development

• The certificate courses provide basic knowledge of child growth and development & contains no general

Child Care Management Certificate

community/family relations

• Will prepare or enhance individual for anadministrative position in a child care setting

• Program includes studies in areas ofadministration, management, childdevelopment, curriculum,health/safety/nutrition, and

Infant and Toddler Certificate

• Designed to help upgrade and enhance skills ofinfant/toddler child care professionals andopen to those with no experience

• Training includes experiences ingrowth/development, curriculum issues, andsupervised field experience.

Admission to Early Childhood Programs

• Requires qualifying scores on theCollege’s placement test, or SAT orACT, and a high school diploma orequivalent

Course/Lab Requirements

• Several courses require both lecture and lab hours at the nationally accredited (NAEYC) York Technical College Child Development Center; in some cases labs are off-campus.

• Prior to any lab entry, students must submit all forms required by the SC Dept. of Social Services (DSS) which includes: medical evidence of a negative TB test, complete a DSS letter of non-conviction, complete a health assessment with related medical forms, and be cleared by a SLED (SC Law Enforcement Div.) criminal background check performed by the department. No student can proceed without these forms in place and filed by the department.

College Admission Steps• Step 1: Complete and submit the York Technical College application online.• Step 2: Apply for Financial Aid, including Lottery Tuition Assistance at www.fafsa.ed.gov.• Step 3: Submit an official, final high school transcript. (High school transcripts are not required for admission to the College;

however, they are required for determining eligibility for State scholarship and grant assistance and for admission to mostHealth and Human Services programs.) Students who do not have a recognized high school diploma or GED are not eligible forfederal financial assistance.

• Step 4: Have official transcripts of any previous college credit earned sent to the College if evaluation of transfer credit isdesired.

• Step 5:Take the Accuplacer placement test. Note: Accuplacer is not required for students with the following: SAT: 480 CriticalReading and 540 Math or ACT: 21 English and 23 Math. Scores must be less than 5 years old. Contact the Admissions Office if you have previous college credit to determine if the Accuplacer placement test is necessary.

• Step 6: An acceptance letter will be mailed to you. Steps to advising, registration, and orientation will be included with yourletter. If additional steps are required for acceptance, you will be contacted by e-mail and/or phone by a counselor.– First-time Freshmen: (never attended any college before) Attend an Orientation and Registration Session to schedule classes.– Former YTC and transfer students: Your program advisor will assist you with course planning and scheduling.

• Enrollment ServicesEnrollment Services is here to assist you with Admissions, Financial Aid, Records and Registration questions. Enrollment Services

team members will be available in the Student Services Building or by phone Monday through Thursday from 8am to 7pm andFriday from 8 am to 5 pm at 803-327-8008.

• Phone: 803-327-8008Email: enrollmentservices@yorktech.edu

Is Early Childhood Development for you?

• People who love children, have patience, compassion, mature judgment, good organizational skills, and a sense of humor would enjoy a career in early childhood development

ECD Contact Info

• Mrs. Deborah Dukes, ECD Instructor

• Ms. Debbie Tertinger, ECD Instructor

• Mr. John Hayes, Center

Director

• Ms. Julie M.Durham, Dept. Chair & Instructor

•803-327-8023-HHS Div. Office

• Have a wonderful day.• Hope to see you soon!