Early Care and Education
Make a lasting impact
Early childhood educators play a major role in how children develop emotionally and educationally. Parents put their trust in you. Having the skills to communicate effectively with children is important, and you will learn how to do just that in OCtech’s Early Care and Education program.
You’ll learn about classroom management, safety, nutrition, educational concepts and more. You’ll develop skills for the exceptional child and early intervention, fostering strong partnerships between families and programs, and principles of ethical leadership. Gain confidence in your abilities with supervised field experience. This is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the practical knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and their families.
A matter of credentials
As a student, you can earn state credentials that qualify you for Smart Money Bonuses. T.E.A.C.H. scholarships are also available to help make your education even more affordable.
Earn a degree, diploma or a certification
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Pick a program below to view the official catalog listing and to see a sample of the courses you’ll take.
Careers in Early Care and Education
- Preschool Teacher
- Childcare Center Director
- Early Childhood Educator
- Special Education Teacher
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Family Support Specialist
- Child Development Researcher
- Early Childhood Consultant
- Pediatric Occupational Therapist
- Early Childhood Administrator
Accreditation
Program Outcome Data:
Associate in Applied Science: Early Care and Education
Mission Statement
Improve the service area’s capacity to meet the unique social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of all young children by producing education professionals reflective of their community and capable of putting research into practice.
Candidate Learn Objectives
The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Early Care and Education at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, www.naeyc.org. The accreditation term runs from March 2021-March 2028.
To review accreditation status, please visit the OCtech Program Accreditation/Approval page.
Associate in Applied Science: Early Care and Education