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 1101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education | 3 |
| ECCE 1103 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ECCE 1105 | Health Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
ECCE 1101: “C” or higher grade is required for this course.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $900
Fees ($385 per semester): $385
Books/Supplies: $165 for the 1 semester access.
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Course Supply Fee: Early Childhood Care and Education (click to find individual course fees)
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)