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Early Care & Education (Birth to Second Grade)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching. 131210

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- Wilmington - Credit

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

300 N. Orange Street, Wilmington, 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

300 N. Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Phone Number

(302) 571-5347

Fax Number

(302) 657-5156

Web Address

http://www.dtcc.edu

Last Updated

May 27, 2025

Created

Jun 13, 2018

Renewal

Jul 01, 2025

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