Overview
The proposed Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) in Early Childhood Education
and Teaching (ECET) at Weatherford College will prepare individuals to work with children
from newborns through the sixth grade. The proposed program was designed to meet the
growing demands for individuals who are well qualified to educate the young people
of our region and state.
The BAAS in ECET will open doors for students of this generation and those to come.
Students in the Weatherford College program will have experiential learning internships
in their communities, reshaping communal narratives as they complete their coursework
and enter the workforce. Graduates will have the skills and training essential to
develop effective student-teacher relationships. They will learn to engage with students,
challenging them with intentionally crafted learning experiences. They will be home-grown
educators, mentors, role models, and leaders.
The curriculum of the proposed BAAS ECET will focus on student-centered learning within
culturally sensitive and responsive contexts. The theoretical concepts taught and
modeled in the College classroom will be applied as students engage in field-based
practicums. Program content will include a wide variety of concepts and frameworks
from which to pursue excellence in education. The program's focus will remain on
students developing the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate their learning.
Career Options
This degree prepares students to become Early Childhood Educators.
Related Programs
- Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
- Associate of Arts in Child Development
- Associate of Arts in Teaching