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Early Childhood Development Certificate

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Development Certificate is designed to provide early childhood educators with the knowledge and skills to create engaging learning experiences that promote the holistic social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children. Completion of this Certificate qualifies the recipient to obtain the Level 1 SC Early Childhood Credential, Level 2 Preschool Credential, Level 2 Special Needs Credential, and the Level 3 Preschool Credential through SC Endeavors.

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Early Care and Education, AAS

The Early Care and Education program offers a combination of classroom instruction and supervised hands-on experiences that prepare students for direct entry into the field of Early Care and Education. Program graduates are eligible to obtain the Level 1 SC Early Childhood Credential, Level 2 Preschool Credential, Level 2 Special Needs Credential, and Level 3 Preschool Credential, South Carolina's state-recognized ECE micro-credentials available through SC Endeavors (additional Level 1, 2, and 3 Credentials can also be earned, depending upon the student's choice of course electives). The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Early Care and Education at Spartanburg Community College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (https://www.naeyc.org/). The current accreditation term runs from March 2022 through March 2029.
Promotional photo of an Early Care and Education classroom at Spartanburg Community College. The image shows a student working with children on a colorful classroom rug surrounded by educational toys, blocks, and learning materials, highlighting hands-on training in child development, early learning, and classroom engagement.

Early Childhood Development Certificate

The Early Childhood Development Certificate is designed to provide early childhood educators with the knowledge and skills to create engaging learning experiences that promote the holistic social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children. Completion of this Certificate qualifies the recipient to obtain the Level 1 SC Early Childhood Credential, Level 2 Preschool Credential, Level 2 Special Needs Credential, and the Level 3 Preschool Credential through SC Endeavors.

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