Tarrant County College will launch a bachelor’s program in early childhood education this fall, according to a news release from the college.
The details
The four-year program is Tarrant County College’s first bachelor’s degree program and is designed for students who have finished an Associate of Arts degree in teaching, an Associate of Applied Science degree in early childhood education or another associate degree with qualifying electives, according to the release.
Combined with a two-year associate degree, the two-year program will prepare students for teacher certification in either early childhood through third grade or early childhood education through sixth grade.
“This program reflects TCC’s enduring commitment to meeting the real workforce needs of Tarrant County,” Chancellor Elva LeBlanc said. “Our schools need qualified, compassionate teachers, and TCC is uniquely positioned to deliver an accessible, affordable pathway for the next generation of educators who will shape our community’s future.”
Students can start the program as early as Oct. 12, which is the beginning of the college’s second eight-week fall session. The new program is designed to help address the teacher shortage across Texas, the release states.
The bachelor’s degree program in early childhood education and teaching is part of TCC’s initiative to have layered credits that allow students to build on prior coursework for career advancement without having to start a new degree program.
“Tarrant County’s children will be better served because TCC is preparing the teachers who will inspire, educate and shape the next generation,” said Jeannie Deakyne, president of the TCC board of trustees. “That is a legacy this college is proud to build.”
More information about the new program can be found by contacting Alma Gallegos at [email protected] or 817-515-4372.
The backstory
Tarrant County College is a public, tax-supported community college district funded heavily by local property taxes. The community college offers numerous associate degrees, technical certifications and core academic transfer courses for universities, according to its website.
TCC has five campus locations in Tarrant County, including Hurst, Arlington and Fort Worth, and offers online courses and virtual learning options through TCC Connect.
