Early Childhood Education

Are you interested in taking classes leading to a Child Development Credential (CDA) or an Associate of Science in Early Childhood? Whether you are working toward an AAS in Early Childhood, completing you Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or just want to know more about young children, Pellissippi State Technical Community College offers classes for you.

Early Childhood Career Ladder Options

• Students can complete ECED 2010, ECED 2015, ECED 2040, and ECED 2130 to apply for the next requirements in gaining a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).
• The Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Early Childhood requires a total of 60 hours which includes 35 hours in Early Childhood Education (ECED).

For more information on classes and registration, please call Shari Lillestolen at Pellissippi State Technical Community College at 865-539-7229 or go online @ pstcc.edu. Click on academic departments, then Early Childhood Education.

*Funding for both tuition and textbooks may be available to students through TECTA (Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance) for qualified candidates who are working in the child care field at this time. For more information call the TECTA office @ 865-481-2034.