Early Childhood Education Program
Area of Study: Early Childhood Education
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education
About Early Childhood Education at Tri-C
Early Childhood Education is an accredited associate of applied science degree program. Students gain an in-depth understanding of developmental characteristics of children from infancy through age 5, and effectively work with co-workers, families, and the community.
Curriculum
The curriculum covers strategies for implementing and evaluating early childhood programs. Students participate in class discussions, interactive learning, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Students enrolled in this program are required to complete 30 volunteer hours and 330 hours of supervised practicum experience.
Background Check
Please note that students are required to complete and submit a request for a background check (BCI/FBI) and submit fingerprints. A BCI is a search and report of criminal records, also known as a background check. The BCIs are conducted by American Databank-Complio and completed by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation. The BCIs include fingerprinting, a social security number trace, county record search, state search and a check of Federal Bureau of Investigation records. Students under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The cost of the background check for Early Childhood Education students is $114.
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