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Bachelor of Science
Early Care Early Childhood Studies
Non Teacher Certificate Track
The BS ECECS Non Teacher Certificate Track 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. Students work with the program’s faculty advisor who ensures that students have obtained the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workplace.
Working adults can seamlessly fit their coursework into their already busy schedules.
How does the program work?
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Complete Associate Degree at South Texas College (STC)
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Enroll in UTRGV's BS in Early Care & Early Childhood Studies Non Teacher Certificate Track program
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Complete 15 courses at UTRGV and receive a BS in ECECS Non Teacher Certificate Track degree
All courses are taught in self-guided, 7-week modules. You set the pace for your success.
Self-Paced
100% Online
Convenient online courses mean you have the flexibility to learn from anywhere.
Low Cost
At $750 a semester, you get an exceptional education for an exceptional value.
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I can enjoy the flexibility to balance my career, education, and home life, without the confines of a fixed schedule.
~ Nora T.
Work with children 0-8 years
Define your professional path
Work in the private or federal sector
Make a positive impact through education
FAQs
What are the admissions criteria?
Completion of Associate Degree from STC. Admission is restricted to Texas Residents.
Who qualifies for this degree program?
Completion of Associate Degree at South Texas College (STC). Completion of 10 courses at STC (considered 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
How many courses can a student take per semester?
Starting Fall 2022, all 15 courses will be offered every semester and students can take as many as 4 per 7-week module.
How do the modules work?
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 student that have successfully completed the course.
What are possible careers?
HeadStart, Ninos, Private Daycares and Learning centers, Child protective Services, Easterseals, shelters for unaccompanied or separated immigrant minors, Idea Public schools, Private schools, Para-professionals in Independent School Districts.
To prepare highly skilled professionals to assume roles and positions in teaching, research, educational leadership, and human development to contribute to the educational achievement of all young children ages birth to 8 years in early childhood settings including classrooms.
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Completion of Associate Degree from STC. Admission is restricted to Texas Residents.
Completion of Associate Degree at South Texas College (STC). Completion of 10 courses at STC (considered 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 student that have successfully completed the course.
HeadStart, Ninos, Private Daycares and Learning centers, Child protective Services, Easterseals, shelters for unaccompanied or separated immigrant minors, Idea Public schools, Private schools, Para-professionals in Independent School Districts.
FAQs
The BS ECECS is a unique program for students who have completed their Associate Degree at South Texas College and who are currently a Texas resident.
Additionally, participating students must have completed the below courses at South Texas College (considered 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