Early Childhood Education Level 1 (ECE1) - Birth to 5 Years Old
Year One Students Earn
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
- Child Development Occupational Skills Award
- Infant & Toddler Level 1 Education Certificate
- Preschool Level 1 Education Certificate
- Department of Labor Apprenticeship Level 1 Certificate
Plus, earn college course credit for your work experience!
Course Sequence
| Semester | Course | Format | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer (11-week course) | TECA 1311 Educating Young Children* | In Person | 3 hrs. |
| Fall | CDEC 1319 Child Guidance* | Online | 3 hrs. |
| Spring | CDEC 1321 The Infant & Toddler* | Online | 3 hrs. |
| CDEC 1313 Curriculum Resources* | Online | 3 hrs. | |
| Summer (5-week course) | CDEC 1381 Cooperative Education for Child Care Providers** | In Person | 3 hrs. |
| TECA 1318 Wellness of the Young Child*** | Apprenticeship Credit | 3 hrs. | |
| Total College Hours | 18 hrs. | ||
Course Notes
- *16 observation hours required at child care site.
- **222 physical on-the-job hours required at child care site.
- ***TECA 1318 credit is given after completing both fall and spring semesters under apprentice mentor on-the-job coaching, typically by June at the end of year one.
- Students entering the program with a previously obtained CDA receive credit for TECA 1311.
Contact
Shari Buzbee Page
Early Childhood Apprenticeship Specialist
Child Studies & Education
254-299-8728
spage@mclennan.edu
Amanda Castro
MCC Faculty EEA Liaison
Child Studies & Education
254-299-8789
acastro@mclennan.edu