Early Care and Education

Description

Create and implement developmentally appropriate activities for young children
Cultivate skills alongside early childhood professionals
Work in an accredited childcare facility

Revised 12/4/2019

Application Process

Apply online at tulsatech.edu. Applications can also be obtained in the counseling offices on any of the campuses; at the Career Services Center located on the Memorial Complex; or by calling (918) 828-5000.

Credentials/Industry Certifications

Child Development Associate
Entry Level Child Care Training
Master Teacher
Infant & Toddler Child Care Provider
Child Care Director
Teacher Assistant
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

Employment Opportunities

Tulsa Tech builds partnerships with business and industry in the Tulsa area to find opportunities for work-based experiences and student placement.

For more information, contact our Career Placement Services at (918) 828-5000.
Email: hiretulsatechgrads@tulsatech.edu or visit tulsatech.edu.

Entrance Requirements

High school juniors only

Tulsa Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital or veteran status, or disability.
Tuition, fees, career majors, courses and hours are subject to change without notice.

2020-2021 Early Care and Education

College Credit

All Tulsa Tech students (high school and adult) may have the opportunity to receive college credit upon completion of their program. Our College Relations office will work with students regarding the benefits of Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a technical college certificate at area colleges.

For more details call the College Relations office at (918) 828-5000.

Plan of Study

Campus Locations

Peoria Campus
3850 N Peoria Ave
Tulsa, OK 74106-1619
918.828.2000
FAX: 918.828.2009

Who Can Attend?

High School Students

Prerequisites

Current food handler’s permit
Evidence of a recent negative TB skin test

Scheduling Information

H.S. / 2 school years (Juniors only)
August - May
H.S. sessions:
8 - 10:50 A.M. / 12 - 2:50 P.M.

Class Starts: August 19, 2020

Contact Info Center at (918) 828-5000 for start dates.

Career Majors

Early Care and Education

Courses

First Year

Becoming an Early Childhood Professional
Understanding Children, Birth - 12 years

Second Year

Curriculum Development for Young Children
Professionalism in the EC Field

Tuition, Fees and Books

Estimated Tuition, Lab & Required Fees: $0.00*
Books: $0.00**
Tools Supplies & Certification Cost: $565.00**

*High school students living in the Tulsa Tech school district are not charged tuition.

**There may be additional required costs as defined in the program handbook. Tuition, fees, career majors, courses and hours are subject to change without notice.

Tulsa-Area Salary

For information concerning working conditions, physical requirements, employment and job outlook please refer to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Salary information can be found at The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Resource Center at https://www.onetonline.org/.