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Early Care and Education

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Associate's DegreeAcademicCIP: 19.0708

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If you enjoy children and creative activities, possess patience, excellent communication skills, sound decision-making abilities, and have a strong work ethic, HGTC's Associate in Applied Science in Early Care and Education (ECD) might be the right career path for you. Early Care and Education professionals work in partnership with families to create a nurturing environment that is respectful of culture and rich in experiences to promote the optimal growth and development of each child.

Credits

63 credits

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 25-2011.00

Skills

InstructingSpeakingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationCritical ThinkingActive LearningWriting

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningOriginalityFluency of IdeasInformation OrderingWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and socia
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, projects, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as food science, n

Technology

Computer based training softwareDesktop communications softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo creation and editing softwareProject management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareData base management system softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Compact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersDesktop computersEducational board gamesEducational puzzlesEducational toysEmergency first aid kitsPegboardsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentPlay structuresSand tablesToy block setsWater tablesBakeware pansBuilt-in ovensCarousel slide projectorsChef's knivesCommercial dishwashersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDeep freezersDigital calculatorsDigital video cameras

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education25-2011.00
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary25-1192.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Letter and number recognition lessons — plan and deliver independently using varied instructional formats tailored to the developmental levels in a mixed-age preschool group.
  • Classroom behavior management systems — apply and adjust established rules and positive reinforcement strategies routinely to maintain order during transitions and free play.
  • Instructional methods and learning materials — adapt independently to address different learning styles and interests observed across a cohort of preschool children.
  • Structured play and exploration centers — organize and stock with diverse resources that balance imaginative play with curriculum-aligned learning objectives.
  • Nutritional meal service protocols — implement consistently, accommodating documented food allergies and dietary restrictions in accordance with program policy.
  • Physical, social, and creative development activities — lead games, arts-and-crafts sessions, and music activities following a weekly plan with minimal supervisory input.
  • Parent-teacher conferences — conduct routinely to communicate individual children's progress, highlight strengths, and suggest home-learning strategies.
  • Video creation and desktop communication tools — use to document classroom activities, share progress updates with families, and support remote learning when needed.
  • Social-emotional cues in young children — recognize and respond with appropriate support strategies, applying basic knowledge of child psychology in daily interactions.
  • Daily schedule and activity sequencing — manage time effectively to ensure smooth transitions between instruction, meals, rest, and outdoor activities.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
13%
Placement Rate
65%