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  Since offering its first classes at area high schools in 1985, Collin College has expanded to serve more than 59,000 credit and continuing education students each year. The only public college in Collin County, the college offers more than 100 degrees and certificates in a wide range of disciplines, including new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity degrees. Collin College is guided by its mission to be a student and community-centered institution committed to developing skills, strengthening character and challenging the intellect. The college operates with a vision of delivering a brighter future for its students and communities. Click the "About" button below to read the college’s Core Values and its Purpose Statement
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Collin College - 3452 Spur 399 - McKinney, Texas 75069 - 972.548.6790

All campuses are open and ready to serve students virtually, hybrid, or in person.
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Child Development and Education

Collin College Catalog

AAS Program Information:
For information about the Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Early Childhood Educator degree program please refer to the college catalog and to the AAS Degree Plan information.

Certificates and OSA
(Occupational Skills Awards):

Certificate Level 1 - Early Childhood Educator (0 - 8 Years)

Certificate Level 1 - Child Development Associate (CDA)

OSA - Early Childhood Administrator

OSA - Child Development Associate (CDA)

OSA - Special Educator (0 - 8 Years)

AAT Program information:
For information about the Associates of Art in Teaching (AAT) program please refer to the college catalog and the AAT degree plan information.

Texas State Teachers Association:
Texas State Teachers Association - Aspiring Educators Presentation

Student Scholarships:
The Collin College Foundation's main focus is supporting Collin College Students. Click here for more information and scholarship application.

Collin College Child Development and Education Department

General Information	Lab Information for Courses
Faculty & Staff Contact Info	TECA 1354 and EDUC 1300 do not require labs
	All of our other Child Development & Education courses require a 16 hour lab experience. You can find the information on labs for the following in your Canvas course: EDUC 1301 and 2301 CDEC 1359, CDEC 2304, and TECA 1303 All other courses: CDEC 1270, 1313, CDEC 1317, 1319, 1321 CDEC 2307, CDEC 2326, CDEC 1321, 1323 CDEC 2166, 2322, 2324, CDEC 2328, CDEC 2336 CDEC 1358, CDEC 2340, TECA 1311, TECA 1318 You will access the CDEC/TECA lab manual here: CDEC/TECA Lab Manual CDEC/TECA End of Semester Teacher Evaluation Lab Orientation Video

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