The Early Care and Education program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. The Associate Degree is organized with standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Students pursuing the Associate Degree in Applied Science in Early Care and Education are encouraged to transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a Baccalaureate Degree if they plan to teach in a K-12 environment. Early Care and Education students may also pursue careers as a paraprofessional in management, operations or instruction in a commercial daycare setting.
This program offers students a basic understanding of the needs of young children and the training to implement quality preschool programming. Students also learn growth and development principles, teaching methods, safety and first aid, discipline techniques, developmentally-appropriate curriculum methods, exceptionality and early intervention techniques for promoting effective family/program partnerships, and principles of ethics and leadership in early care and education.
This Associate Degree does not lead to teacher certification unless the student completes the Baccalaureate Degree.
Special Admissions Requirements
• Meet the specific program requirements outlined for admissions
• Complete a physical exam, including T.B. screening and hepatitis vaccines.
• Satisfactory police or government record check to indicate no prior child abuse or neglect record.
he Early Care and Education program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. The Associate Degree is organized with standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Students pursuing the Associate Degree in Applied Science in Early Care and Education are encouraged to transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a Baccalaureate Degree if they plan to teach in a K-12 environment. Early Care and Education students may also pursue careers as a paraprofessional in management, operations or instruction in a commercial daycare setting.
This program offers students a basic understanding of the needs of young children and the training to implement quality preschool programming. Students also learn growth and development principles, teaching methods, safety and first aid, discipline techniques, developmentally-appropriate curriculum methods, exceptionality and early intervention techniques for promoting effective family/program partnerships, and principles of ethics and leadership in early care and education.
This Associate Degree does not lead to teacher certification unless the student completes the Baccalaureate Degree.
Special Admissions Requirements
• Meet the specific program requirements outlined for admissions
• Complete a physical exam, including T.B. screening and hepatitis vaccines.
• Satisfactory police or government record check to indicate no prior child abuse or neglect record.
The Early Childhood Development diploma program offers students a basic understanding of the needs of young children. The diploma is organized with standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Students are trained to implement quality pre-school programming. They also learn growth and development principles, teaching methods, health, safety and nutrition, discipline techniques, and developmentally-appropriate curriculum methods for promoting effective family/program partnerships.
Graduates of this program are qualified for employment in child development centers, nursery schools, and as teachers’ aides in private schools. This program also is an excellent resource for child development teachers and administrators who want to upgrade their job skills and parents who want to learn more about the development of young children.
Special Admissions Requirements
• Meet the specific program requirements outlined for admissions.
• Complete a physical exam, including T.B. screening and hepatitis vaccines.
• Satisfactory background check required.
The Early Childhood Development Certificate program prepares students for employment in educational programs for young children such as child development centers and nursery schools. This certificate is organized with standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Students obtain a basic understanding of the needs of young children and are trained to implement quality pre-school programming. They also learn growth and development principles and discipline techniques.
Special Admissions Requirements
• Meet the specific program requirements outlined in admissions requirements.
• Completed physical exam, including T.B. screening and hepatitis vaccines.
• Satisfactory police or government record check to indicate no prior child abuse or neglect record.
Students in the Associate in Arts – Teacher Transfer courses have as their primary objective either the transfer of specific courses or the associate degree in its entirety to a four-year college or university. Students may opt for one of the following areas of concentration:
Additional transfer options are also available for students interested in Physical Education (grades Pre-K-12) and secondary education (English, science, social studies or math in grades 9-12). Ask your advisor for more information.
Students in this program have guaranteed transfer credit to the University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University or Claflin University. They may also take advantage of preferential advising in the first two years, education courses in the first two years, test preparation for the PRAXIS I, learning community activities on both the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and university campuses, and financial aid opportunities for both OCtech and university courses.
Early Education Education Concentration
Students in the Early Childhood Education Concentration wish to teach pre-kindergarten to third grade.
Students in the Associate in Arts – Teacher Transfer courses have as their primary objective either the transfer of specific courses or the associate degree in its entirety to a four-year college or university. Students may opt for one of the following areas of concentration:
Additional transfer options are also available for students interested in Physical Education (grades Pre-K-12) and secondary education (English, science, social studies or math in grades 9-12). Ask your advisor for more information.
Students in this program have guaranteed transfer credit to the University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University or Claflin University. They may also take advantage of preferential advising in the first two years, education courses in the first two years, test preparation for the PRAXIS I, learning community activities on both the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and university campuses, and financial aid opportunities for both OCtech and university courses.
Mid-level Concentration:
Students in the Mid-level Education Concentration area wish to teach GRADES 5-8. Please note that these areas will ultimately require specialization in a subject area. Students pursuing certification in history, Social Studies English or foreign languages should select the Bachelor of Arts transfer program. Students pursuing certification in math or any of the sciences should select the Bachelor of Science transfer program.
Students in the Associate in Arts – Teacher Transfer courses have as their primary objective either the transfer of specific courses or the associate degree in its entirety to a four-year college or university. Students may opt for one of the following areas of concentration:
Additional transfer options are also available for students interested in Physical Education (grades Pre-K-12) and secondary education (English, science, social studies or math in grades 9-12). Ask your advisor for more information.
Students in this program have guaranteed transfer credit to the University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University or Claflin University. They may also take advantage of preferential advising in the first two years, education courses in the first two years, test preparation for the PRAXIS I, learning community activities on both the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and university campuses, and financial aid opportunities for both OCtech and university courses.
Elementary Education Concentration:
Students in the Elementary Education Concentration area wish to teach grades 2-6.
Students in the Associate in Arts – Teacher Transfer courses have as their primary objective either the transfer of specific courses or the associate degree in its entirety to a four-year college or university. Students may opt for one of the following areas of concentration:
Additional transfer options are also available for students interested in Physical Education (grades Pre-K-12) and secondary education (English, science, social studies or math in grades 9-12). Ask your advisor for more information.
Students in this program have guaranteed transfer credit to the University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University or Claflin University. They may also take advantage of preferential advising in the first two years, education courses in the first two years, test preparation for the PRAXIS I, learning community activities on both the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and university campuses, and financial aid opportunities for both OCtech and university courses.
Students in the Mid-level Education Concentration area wish to teach GRADES 5-8. Please note that these areas will ultimately require specialization in a subject area. Students pursuing certification in history, Social Studies English or foreign languages should select the Bachelor of Arts transfer program. Students pursuing certification in math or any of the sciences should select the Bachelor of Science transfer program.
Students in the Early Childhood Education Concentration area wish to teach pre-kindergarten or kindergarten.