Early Childhood Care and Education Basics Certificate (EC31)

The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Basic TCC includes three basic Early Childhood Care and Education courses that are needed for entry level workers. The program provides an introductory course to the ECCE field, a child growth and development course, and health, safety, and nutrition course.

Employment Opportunities

The Early Childhood Care and Education Basics Certificate prepares students to be employed in early care and education settings including childcare center and Head Start. Graduates will be able to obtain jobs as teacher assistants, in childcare centers.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 36 30 23 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 218 222 223 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Early Childhood Care and Education Basics Curriculum

The curriculum for the Early Childhood Care and Education Basics Certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 9 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 150 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (9 Credits)

ECCE 1101Introduction to ECCE

3

ECCE 1103Child Growth and Development

3

ECCE 1105Health Safety and Nutrition

3

ECCE 1101: “C” or higher grade is required for this course.

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $900

Fees ($370 per semester): $370

Books/Supplies: $144 for the 1 semester access.

Liability Insurance- $10 per fiscal year

Course Supply Fee:

  • ECCE 1105 Health, Safety, and Nutrition: $10

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)