Credentialing

Level 3 Credentials

After earning the SC Early Childhood Credential, and Level 2 Credential in one of the 5 specializations, students may choose to continue their specialization by successfully completing the three 3-credit hour courses to earn their Level 3 Credential.

Infant Toddler Credential 3

• ECD 131 Language Arts
• ECD 207 Inclusive Care for Infants/Toddlers
• ECD 251 Supervised Field Experience with Infants/Toddlers or ECD 243 with documentation of IT placement

Preschool Credential 3

• ECD 131 Language Arts
• ECD 132 Creative Expressions or ECD 133 Science and Math
• ECD 203 Child Development II

Director Credential 3

• ECD 135 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
• ECD 201 Principles of Ethics and Leadership
• MGT 121 Small Business Management or MGT 120 /MGT 101

Special Needs Credential 3

• ECD 203 Child Development II
• ECD 207 Inclusive Care of Infants/Toddlers
• ECD 260 Methods of Teaching Special Needs or ECD 259 Behavior Management

Family Child Care Credential 3

• ECD 108 Family and Community Relations
• ECD 131 Language Arts
• MGT 121 Small Business Management or MGT 120/MGT 101

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