Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Early Childhood Education and Teaching
(B.A.A.S. ECET) degree is a Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and
Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) approved
program consisting of 60 upper division credit hours that include a pathway for teacher
certification. The program is designed to meet the growing demands for individuals who are well qualified
to educate the young people of our region and state.
Students in the Weatherford College program undertake experiential learning internships
in their communities, reshaping communal narratives as they complete their coursework
and enter the workforce. Graduates possess the skills and training essential to develop
effective student-teacher relationships. They learn to engage with students, challenging
them with intentionally crafted learning experiences. They become home-grown educators,
mentors, role models, and leaders.
The curriculum of the B.A.A.S. ECET focuses on student-centered learning within culturally
sensitive and responsive contexts. The theoretical concepts taught and modeled in
the College classroom are applied as students engage in field-based practicums. Program
content includes a wide variety of concepts and frameworks from which to pursue excellence
in education.
Career Options
This degree prepares students to become licensed Texas public educators with certifications in EC-6 and the potential to earn additional certifications in special education and English as a second language.
Related Programs
- Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
- Associate of Arts in Child Development
- Associate of Arts in Teaching