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911 Boling Highway
Wharton, Texas 77488
1-800-561-WCJC (9252)
979-532-4560
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5333 FM 1640
Richmond, Texas 77469
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281-239-1500
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550 Julie Rivers Drive
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
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281-243-8447
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4000 Avenue F
Bay City, Texas 77414
979-244-4552
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Barbara Lynn
Department Head
Instructor of Education &Early Childhood Development
Wharton County Junior College
911 Boling Hwy
Wharton, TX 77488
Email: barbaral@wcjc.edu
Ph: (979) 532-6318

URL: http://facultyweb.wcjc.edu/blynn

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ABC Child Care Conference

Saturday, June 7, 2008
7:15 AM to 3:15 PM
Wharton County Junior College
911 East Boling Hwy, Wharton, TX

Registration Flyer and Form

The Education and Early Childhood Development program is designed to prepare students for a career in early childhood/child development instruction or in related child care professions.  Students successfully completing the program will have obtained the minimal competencies needed to provide quality childcare, which integrate child development and developmentally appropriate practices.  The program will provide the lower-level academic and technical courses for continuing educational experiences in early childhood education and child development. The program provides the necessary academic requirements needed to satisfy state (Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services) credential requirements

The mission of the Education and Early Childhood Development program is to specifically assist students in learning about child development and early education in order to support each individual, child and adult, to reach his/her fullest potential.  This endeavor is facilitated by: 

     Promoting developmentally appropriate practices in learning communities, both for children and adults

     Guiding the student through practical experiences caring for children in laboratory, work, and classroom settings,

     Increasing the probability of quality child care in the community by providing education and training to childcare providers

The following degree and certificates are offered by the program:

Requires THEA:   

AAS degree in Early Childhood/Child Development (64-69 semester credit hours)

THEA waived: 

Level I Certificate:  Early Childhood/Child Development Administrative Certificate (30 semester credit hours)

Level I Certificate:  Early Childhood/Child Development Technical Certificate

(41 semester credit hours)

 

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