Education
Early Childhood Education
Work with infants and young children
As a TVCC Early Childhood Education student, you will learn about how children develop and the role adults play in that development while also getting practical experience working with children in an academic environment with guided experiences. ECE courses lay the foundation and prepare you for careers in classroom environments with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children; family day care; parks and recreation; special education; extended day care; and public and nonprofit agencies concerned with the development and welfare of children.Elementary Education
Get started on your transfer degree
Streamline the process to become a teacher by taking the classes for your bachelor's degree. TVCC maintains partnerships with public and private universities to help you reach your goal of becoming a teacher.Degrees & Certificates
AAS - Associate of Applied Science
This program prepares students to teach and care for young children from birth to age eight with regard for children's social, physical, emotional development, and safety. Graduates are prepared to work in both public and private sectors, and in a variety of educational and child-care settings. Potential employment opportunities include nursery schools, pre-schools, day care businesses, government agencies, private kindergartens, and para-professionals in the public schools.
This degree is designed for students wishing to directly enter the workforce. It is not designed for transfer to a four-year institution, although some coursework may be transferable. Students who wish to transfer coursework are strongly encouraged to work closely with their TVCC advisor to develop a transfer plan and to identify and contact an advisor at their chosen transfer institution. A minimum of 90 credits and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 are needed to graduate with a degree.
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1YR - Certificate (One Year)
Students successfully completing the certificate are prepared to work in private daycare facilities as teaching assistants.
All courses in this certification may be applied to the Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science degree. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required for this certificate.
CERT - Career Pathways Certificate
The required courses for earning the Early Intervention CPCC include initial child development concepts that are embedded in the in the Early Childhood Education AAS degree. These courses provide education experiences and training in the areas of Child Neglect and Abuse; Children of Incarcerated Parents; Homeless Children; and Critical Factors in Parent Neglect.
AAOT - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
We can help you customize your Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree from Treasure Valley Community College with an emphasis in Elementary Education. By earning an AAOT, you can save money on the first two years of your bachelor's degree before you transfer to a university. See an advisor for more options and information about how to design your AAOT with your transfer degree in mind.
AAOT - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
We can help you customize your Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree from Treasure Valley Community College with an emphasis in Secondary Education. By earning an AAOT, you can save money on the first two years of your bachelor's degree before you transfer to a university. See an advisor for more options and information about how to design your AAOT with your transfer degree in mind.