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More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.

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Workforce Training & Professional Development

Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.

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Academic School: Liberal Arts and Sciences

Area of Study: Early Childhood Education
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education
Academic School: Liberal Arts and Sciences
State of Ohio: Meets educational requirements

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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.

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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.

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Please note that students are required to sign a background check and medical acknowledgement form. Click the button below to complete the form. Email the signed form to tatiana.wells@tri-c.edu.

Students will be required to complete a background check later in the program.

A list of Ohio Department of Job and Family Services prohibitive offenses can be found here. These offenses may prohibit enrollment in or completion of the program.

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Does your academic plan include earning a Bachelor degree? Tri-C is a great place to start. View the list of partnerships we have with four year institutions. You can search by school or Tri-C major.

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ECED students may apply for the following scholarships:

Patrick A. Sweeney Education Scholarship

Dr. Zelma Watson George Scholarship

Nancy Winkleman Memorial Scholarship

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