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

Printable Version

Revised 09/12/2018

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 Teacher & Teacher Assistant
  • Master Teacher
  • Infant & Toddler Child Care Provider
  • Child Care Director
  • Teacher Assistant

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.
2019-2020 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

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: TBD

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

Estimated Tuition, Fees and Books

*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.

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/.

O*NET_SOC Code: 39-9011.00