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Early Care and Education (Birth to Second)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. 131209

Description

The Early Care and Education Birth to Second Grade Option combines early childhood curriculum with a focus on preparing students for transfer to a four-year institution. The curriculum consists of a balance between theoretical and practical on-site application in which students apply classroom learning in the field through hands-on experience during laboratory hours in public and private school systems. This curriculum option offers students the opportunity to work toward a four-year degree while preparing for various positions in the field of early childhood.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

60

Hours

1080

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Delaware Technical Community College- Owens - Credit

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

21179 College Drive, Georgetown, DE

Local WIB

1 - Statewide

Name of Credential

Associates Degree in Education

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

WIA, PELL

Refund Policy

To receive a tuition/fee adjustment for a course drop, the student must first officially drop the course (see Course Drop/Add/Withdrawal Procedure). To access the full refund policy, click here.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - Middle States

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$3,200.00 Total books for 4 semesters using the cost for technology standard of $800 per semester.

In-State Tuition

$9,455.00 Total Tuition for 4 semesters.

Other Fees

$168.00 Lab Fees, $12 per lab hour for 14 lab hours total.

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$23,637.50 Total out-of-state tuition for 4 semesters.

Registration Fee

$760.00 $15 per semester for registration/$20 per semester for student services fee/$10 per credit for technology fee/ Program has 4 semesters and 62 credits.

Total In-State Program Cost

$13,583.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$27,765.50

Demand Occupation(s)

25-2011.00Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
$16.15 per hour
Required Certification: Praxis

Provider Status

Approved

Address

21179 College Drive, Georgetown, Delaware 19947

Phone Number

(302) 259-6035

Fax Number

(302) 259-6764

Web Address

http://www.dtcc.edu

Last Updated

May 19, 2025

Created

Jun 04, 2018

Renewal

Jul 01, 2025

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