Completion of Associate Degree from STC. Admission is restricted to Texas residents.

Completion of 10 courses at STC which will be articulated as electives. 1. TECA 1303 Family, School, and Community 2. TECA 1311 Educating Young Children 3. TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child 4. TECA 1354 Child Growth and Development 5. EDUC 1301 Introduction to Teaching 6. EDUC 1300 Learning Frameworks 7. CDEC 2326 Administration of Programs for Children I 8. CDEC 2328 Administration of Programs for Children II 9. CDEC 1323 Observation and Assessment 10. PSYC 2308 Child Psychology

Starting Fall 2022, all 15 courses will be offered every semester and students can take as many as 4 per 7-week module.

Each course is offered within a 7-week module and comprises of 5 to 7 competencies that must be mastered. Each competency area has a list of readings, lectures, activities, and quizzes that need to be completed. Students can advance through these competencies at their own pace. There is a hard start and finish date for each module but a student can start and finish at any point during the 7-week timeframe. At the end of each course, there is a comprehensive POSTTEST, which must be passed with an 80% or higher for the students that have successfully completed the course.

The Bachelor of Science in Early Care & Early Childhood Studies Non-Certification, BS ECECS is a 100% online competency-based program. Competency-Based Education (CBE) programs enable students to earn college credit by demonstrating mastery of clearly defined skills known as “competencies.” Students work with the program’s Faculty Advisor who ensures that students have obtained the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workplace. Throughout the program, students meet (virtually) with the CBE Faculty Advisor, who will guide their progress through their coursework and help to maintain the pace of their work. It is an attractive option for Adult learners who bring to their learning life experience and practical knowledge that can help them quickly advance through a CBE course. Our CBE courses are offered in a 100% online format. This helps greatly for working adults to seamlessly fit their coursework into their already-busy schedules.

The TAB grant BS ECECS does not lead to teacher certification. However, students interested in pursuing a teacher certification upon graduation will require to follow one of many Alternate Teacher certification routes recommended by the Texas Education Agency. Some websites with more information: https://www.teachersoftomorrow.org/texas/ and https://www.certifyteacher.com/prep-programs/educator-preparation-programs and https://www.esc1.net/domain/33

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