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the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better . This course must be taken in the first semester .
Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-307-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Early Childhood Associate Degree Program . A student must repeat the particular course with a " C " or better final grade to continue in or graduate from this program . If the course is sequential , the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence .
The Preschool Practicum may be applied to the Early Childhood Technical Diploma , Associate Degree Program or it may be applied as the capstone course in The Registry Preschool Credential . Learners interested in earning the Preschool Credential from The Registry should complete the following courses prior to the Practicum . 10- 307-167 ECE : Health Safety & Nutrition ; 10-307-179 ECE : Child Development ; 10-307-110 ECE : Social Studies , Art , Music ; 10-307-108 ECE : Early Language & Literacy ; 10-307- 188 ECE : Guiding Child Behavior OR 10-307-174 .
The Preschool Practicum is for students enrolled in the Early Childhood Associate Degree and the Preschool Credential . Students taking the Preschool Practicum class for the Preschool Credential need to be working with preschool age children in their workplace . Students taking the Preschool Practicum class for the Early Childhood Associate Degree will be placed in a preschool classroom to complete their required practicum hours .
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