san antonio college
Department of Early Childhood Studies
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Degree Plans
Degree
Plans
The Department of Early Childhood Studies has two programs,
the Early Childhood Studies Program and the Teacher Assistant Program.
In addition the San Antonio College Department of Early Childhood Studies has a 2+2 Agreement with Texas A&M University-Kingsville for a B.S. in Human Sciences, Child and Family Studies Concentration.
The University of Texas at San Antonio offers 3 B.A.A.S. degrees that accepts the coursework from the A.A.S. in early childhood studies.
Early Childhood Studies Program:
The Department of Early Childhood Studies at San Antonio College offer two associate degrees, two technical certificates, and a 15-credit-hour certificate for Early Childhood Studies Associate Training.
Associate
in Applied Science - Early Childhood Studies
This program is designed to train personnel competent
for a variety of jobs in the child care industry.
Technical
Certificate - Early Childhood Studies
This certificate is designed to train personnel
competent for entry level jobs in the child care industry.
Technical
Certificate - Child Care Administration
This certificate in Child Care Administration
is recognized by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
as meeting the educational requirements to qualify as a director of
a child care center. TDPRS has additional experience requirements.
Fifteen
Hour Certificate - Early Childhood Studies Associate (CDA) Training
This sequence of courses provides preparation
for assessment for the Early Childhood Studies Associate Credential (CDA).
Students must be employed in an approved early childhood program and
working with children of the appropriate age for CDA credential sought.
Teacher
Assistant Program:
The Department of Early Childhood Studies at San Antonio
College offers one certificate program and one AAS degree program for
classroom teacher assistants employed in public and private schools.
These certificates are designed for people who:
· Work in an early childhood classroom
· Work in a bilingual classroom
· Work in a special education classroom
· Work in an inclusive classroom
· Are interested in working in one of these settings
Level II Technical Certificate