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Inspire and Instruct Future Generations

Our courses and on-site placements provide great learning experiences to help you better understand the physical, emotional, language and behavioral development of infants, toddlers and school-aged children. You’ll learn to develop age-appropriate education plans and to create settings that will foster learning for children, and ultimately, become a committed, capable, and compelled early care and education professional.

Schedule of Courses: Early Care and Education, A.A.S.

Certificates are also available as options within our ECE program. Learn more.

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Additional Teacher Training 
Through our Corporate and Continuing Education Division, we offer several online courses to enhance the skills of K12 teachers. Courses include Gender in the Classroom, Generational Learning Styles, Online Learning and Teaching for K12 Teachers, Social Media and Online Tools for K12 Teachers, Students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), and Substitute Teacher Preparation. 
Learn more at the Training for K12 Teachers section.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

TEACH Early Childhood® provides scholarships for teachers, directors, owners, and family/group providers working in childcare to complete coursework in early childhood education. Learn more at http://www.sc-ccccd.net/TEACH/TEACH.html.


Students who earn credentials may be eligible for a Smart Money bonus through this organization as well. Tri-County’s program aligns with the following levels throughout this organization.

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Accreditation 
Our associate degree is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: 202-232-8777.

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Our graduates are in high demand with 100% job placement rates to prove it! To view the ECE Program Outcomes Measures please use this link:

ECE Program Outcomes Measures

 

Career Pathways for Success 
Students who are still in high school may consider taking college courses now to get a jumpstart on completing your degree at Tri-County. View a sample pathway here.

 

Transfer Agreements 
For students who wish to continue work toward a four-year degree, we encourage you to work with your advisor on the steps that are best for your plans. We do have agreements already in place for students to transfer seamlessly to Anderson University, The Citadel and Southern Wesleyan. Learn more about transfer options here.

 

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Division Office

(864) 646-1350
bps@tctc.edu
Pickens Hall, Room 101

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Program Director:

Brandon Watt
Telephone: (864) 646-1794
Email: bwatt2@tctc.edu

Academic Resource Specialist:

Taliah Wheatley
Telephone: (864) 646-1714
Email: twheatle@tctc.edu