Through an agreement with Polk Community College, Academy students will be eligible for college credit for PCC’s Early Childhood Education and Management AS/AAS degree. Any Polk County postsecondary student who has completed the required high school courses (Early Childhood Education 1, 2, & 3), has a 3.0 or better average within the program, and a 2.0 overall graduating GPA will be eligible for college credit provided the student meets certain assessment criteria. College credit will be awarded to eligible students after completing one 3 hour course at Polk Community College.

ECE Program Completer: 6 hours

• CHD 2220 Child Growth & Development
• CHD 2322 Curriculum Activities

Articulation through ECPC Certification: 9 hours

• CHD 1104 Intro to ECE
• CHD 1440 Practicum
• CHD 2322 Curriculum Activities

ECE Program Completers with ECPC Certification: 12 hours

• CHD 1104 Intro to ECE
• CHD 1440 Practicum
• CHD 2322 Curriculum Activities
• CHD 2220 Child Growth & Development