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Early Childhood Education Pathways
In the field of Early Childhood Development, quality educators with a passion for children and a solid foundation in early childhood practices and theories are crucial for children's overall development and industry advancement. Theoria Technical College addresses this need by bridging the gap between academic learning and practical demands through:
- Designing courses that reflect real-world expectations in Early Childhood Development classrooms, developed in consultation with industry professionals.
- Employing faculty with both academic excellence and hands-on experience in early childhood development.
- Providing education led by practicing professionals with strong credentials and a desire to teach, ensuring immediate job applicability.
- Offering programs that align with business requirements, allowing students to advance their careers quickly without leaving their current jobs.
Your decision to further your education at Theoria Technical College could be a defining moment in your professional journey.
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Theoria Technical College offers our students four (4) pathways to reach their educational goals.
Our pathways include:
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Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
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Early Childhood Education Certificate Programs
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Early Childhood and General Education Courses
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Professional development workshops & webinars.
Whatever you educational goals in the Early Education industry, you bet that Theoria has incorporated this into our educational pathways.
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HOW DO I KNOW WHICH PATHWAY
TO TAKE?
Have questions about our pathways
Associate Degree Pathway
The Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education is a two-year program. It includes ECE units required by CCLD for job placement & CDA courses. To learn more about this pathway, click here.
Certificate Program Pathway
Probably our most popular pathways as students can take only the program needed to earn ECE units to comply with CCLD requirements. In addition to earning ECE units, every certificate program at Theoria issues CDA approved courses for National credentialing. To learn more about this pathway, click here.
ECE and GE Course Pathway
The courses support the Associates Degree Program and issue college credits. To learn more about this pathway, click here.
Professional Development Workshops & Webinars Pathway
This pathway is perfect for early educators interested in industry specific, education. These do not issue college credit but do go towards professional development hours. To learn more about this pathway, click here.