The Early Care and Education program at Greenville Technical College prepares graduates to be competent early childhood educators. We maintain high academic and professional expectations that adhere to the standards of quality set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Students benefit from a first-hand learning environment in Greenville Technical College’s nationally accredited Child Development Center.
For students already employed in the early childhood education field, opportunities may be available for Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (TEACH) scholarships and other bonus incentives.
CPS may cover the cost of tuition, fees and books if you're enrolled in a qualifying program at GTC.
Employment opportunities are available with
National Outlook
Additional information about a career in the field of child care and education, available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is a good national overview of the profession.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM
ACCREDITED FACILITY
Greenville Technical College students have the benefit of learning in a model setting with an on-campus, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited child development center serving infants through preschool children of students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Working under experienced teachers, students plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate activities designed to help children gain social skills, solve problems, and obtain knowledge about their environment. This opportunity allows students to graduate with a broad range of first-hand experience.
The Associate in Applied Science for Early Care and Education at Greenville Technical 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.
The current accreditation term runs from March 2023 through March 2030.
Greenville Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of Greenville Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
This degree gives students an understanding of the needs of young children and prepares them to implement quality pre-school programming. An introduction to administration of programs for young children is also included.
Early Care program details from our current catalog »
Child Care Assistant
Certificate in Applied Science
This program offers students a basic understanding of the needs of young children and prepares them to assist in the care and supervision of children in preschool programs.
Child Care Assistant details from our current catalog »
Early Childhood Development
Certificate in Applied Science
This certificate provides a basic understanding of the needs of young children and prepares students to implement quality pre-school programming.
Early Childhood Development details from our current catalog »
Early Childhood Special Education
Certificate in Applied Science
This certificate will prepare early childhood educators to work with preschool children who are not developing in a typical manner in one or more than one domain of development.
Special Education details from our current catalog »
Click the program below to view the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Early Care and Education
Associate in Applied Science
Child Care Assistant
Certificate in Applied Science
Early Childhood Development
Certificate in Applied Science
Early Childhood Special Education
Certificate in Applied Science
As part of this program achieving and maintaining NAEYC accreditation, the following measures must be reported annually.
| Academic Year | Number of program completers | % of program completers who were attending full-time (at the time of completion) | % of program completers who were attending part-time (at the time of completion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 21 | 0% (0) | 100% (21) |
| 2019-20 | 20 | 10% (2) | 90% (18) |
| 2018-19 | 22 | 23% (5) | 77% (17) |
| Academic year in which a Fall cohort of full-time students enrolled at the institution (select three sequential years) | Percentage of those students who completed the program within 150% of the published timeframe | Percentage of those students who completed the program within 200% of the published timeframe (Please circle or underline the indicator above on which the program will report.) |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 7% | 20% |
| 2016-17 | 10% | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 0% | 0% |
| Academic Year | Number of Graduates | Number of Graduates (and % of total) who are employed in the early childhood profession within one year of graduation | Number of Graduates (and % of total) who are pursuing further education in the early childhood profession within one year of graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 20 | 18 (95%) | 1 (5%) |
| 2018-19 | 22 | 12 (57%) | 4 (19%) |
| 2017-18 | 16 | 15 (94%) | 0 (0%) |
Department Head
Melissa Roper
864-250-8084
Melissa.Roper@jmswierski.com
Associate Professor
Dr. Jacque Taylor
864-250-8083
Jacque.Taylor@jmswierski.com
Assistant Professor
Dr. Brittany Crumley
864-250-8038
Brittany.Crumley@jmswierski.com