Collin County Community College District · USA

Early Childhood Educator (0-8 Years), Level 2 Certificate

Campus Diploma Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Diploma

Introduction

Early Childhood Educator (0-8 Years), Level 2 Certificate is a Diploma program taught at Collin County Community College District, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Early Childhood Educator (0-8 Years), Level 2 Certificate prepares students for careers focused on the care and education of children from birth to age eight. The program prepares graduates for entry-level positions across early childhood and early care, including childcare teacher, youth-related social services, early care and youth programs, and child development.

Students gain a developmental approach that supports children’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Practical learning includes hands-on field experiences, with required lab hours in several courses. Students complete lab observations and a field experience at approved sites, including clinical, cooperative, practicum, or internship sites.

Modules

CDEC
TECA

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Early Childhood Educator (0-8 Years), Level 2 Certificate at Collin County Community College District for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Collin County Community College District.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Collin County Community College District as pre-requiste for admission in Early Childhood Educator (0-8 Years), Level 2 Certificate.

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Declare an Early Childhood Educator award (AAS, Certificate Level 2, Certificate Level 1, or OSA).

Within the first two weeks of their child development course (CDEC or TECA), students must complete required paperwork to begin lab observations and locate a site from the approved center list to conduct their field experience.

Complete and sign a student record form as a contract to ensure the following: Verification that the student has read and agrees to abide by the Texas Minimum Standards for childcare centers. Verification that the student has read and agrees to follow the laboratory student guidelines.

Students must undergo and pass a criminal background history check by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Please note that this is performed by their observation site.