Theoria Technical College
Overview
Theoria Technical College, an NCCRS member since November 2021, fosters a mission to prepare adults for higher education and increase employability in the field of Early Childhood Education (ECE). The institution offers an ECE program that keeps up with the educational requirements of the industry. The quality program enables students to earn the educational competencies needed to attain successful employment and advancement in their careers in a short timeframe. Theoria Technical College's staff of ECE professionals have a passion for children that is routed with a solid foundation in the critical practices and theories of early childhood development. The overall development pathway of the organization's students is a vital key to the ECE communities they serve.
To this end, Theoria Technical College works diligently to bridge the gap between the typical academic classroom experience and the day-to-day demands of early childhood classrooms and programs by:
- preparing courses of study where the learning is reflective of what is expected in the early childhood development classroom. The method of learning is through lessons which have been prepared by the faculty with consultation from the child development community and industry professionals;
- providing courses that are taught by senior industry professionals who not only have excelled academically in the field of early childhood education, but also have hands-on experience working in the field of early child development;
- employing faculty who are practicing business professionals who, thanks to their solid educational credentials and strong desire to teach, provide a unique real-world education that is immediately useful in the early education professions.
Theoria students have the privilege to select multiple pathways based on their individual education goals and needs.
Theoria offers:
- an Associate degree program in Early Childhood Education;
- eight (8) Certificate Programs with CDA recognition - the certificate programs meet the requirements set by the Department of Social Service – Community Care Licensing Division, Title 22 Rules and Regulations; and a
- a standalone CDA program for Nationwide Credentialing in Early Childhood Education.
Theoria Technical College's mission is to provides a high-quality, convenient, and effective early childhood educational experience with supportive services that are vital to the needs and career success of its students. Theoria offers a learning environment focused on job-oriented training and the development of practical and ethical skills required by today's employers. The institution recognizes the changing needs of students for childcare occupational preparation and the needs of the community for specific occupational-trained students who meets today’s intensive demands of the Early Childhood Industry. Theoria Technical College courses are designed to provide students with intensive job training to meet the growing demands of the early childhood education industry.
Titles of all evaluated learning experiences
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
90 hours.
2018 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to develop an understanding of systems thinking as it applies to planning for educational change; examine multiple ways in which change takes place in educational settings; examine major philosophical models used to transform ineffective teaching and learning processes into ones that are effective; develop skills for structuring a school community around issues of school transformation; and research, design, and plan an instructional change model that can be used to make change in a school setting.
This course is taught live online or on-site/in-person. Students who enroll in the online course option receive a link to join the lecture online in Theoria Technical College’s online learning platform. Students who register for the on-site/in-person lecture, are required to arrive on campus for the class lecture.
In addition to completing the lecture, students are required to complete assignments (30 hours) and a practicum (45 hours). All components of the program must be completed within 90 days. The course consists of a cumulative competency-based assessment (final exam), student activity, and observations/reflections. Students receive ongoing monitoring and feedback from professors and academic editors throughout the program.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Pre-School Education, Special Education, or Child Care Management (11/21).
90 hours.
2017 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to provide a broad, balanced overview of the field of child development; explicitly tie development to the lives of young children in the field of Early Child Care and Education; explicitly tie development to students’ lives; highlight both the commonalities and diversity of today’s multicultural society; and make the field of child development engaging, accessible, and interesting to students.
This course is taught live online or on-site/in-person. Students who enroll in the online course option receive a link to join the lecture online in Theoria Technical College’s online learning platform. Students who register for the on-site/in-person lecture, are required to arrive on campus for the class lecture.
In addition to completing the lecture, students are required to complete assignments (30 hours) and a practicum (45 hours). All components of the program must be completed within 90 days. The course consists of a cumulative competency-based assessment (final exam), student activity, and observations/reflections. Students receive ongoing monitoring and feedback from professors and academic editors throughout the program.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Pre-School Education, Special Education, or Child Care Management (11/21).
90 hours.
2018 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to describe socialization of the child focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community; identify the educational, political, and socioeconomic impacts on children and families; describe strategies that empower families and encourage family involvement in children’s development; identify how the child develops within a system and is influenced by multiple factors of socialization; compare historical and current theoretical frameworks of socialization; describe contemporary social issues and their effects on families and children; compare and contrast diverse family characteristics and parenting styles; evaluate the impact of one’s own experiences on their relationships with children, families, and the community; describe legal requirements and ethical responsibilities of professionals working with all children and families; and identify community resources and strategies that support children and families.
This course is taught live online or on-site/in-person. Students who enroll in the online course option receive a link to join the lecture online in Theoria Technical College’s online learning platform. Students who register for the on-site/in-person lecture, are required to arrive on campus for the class lecture.
In addition to completing the lecture, students are required to complete assignments (30 hours) and a practicum (45 hours). All components of the program must be completed within 90 days. The course consists of a cumulative competency-based assessment (final exam), student activity, and observations/reflections. Students receive ongoing monitoring and feedback from professors and academic editors throughout the program.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Pre-School Education, Special Education, or Child Care Management (11/21).
90 hours.
2018 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to understand the early years are critical learning years; families want early learning for their children; high-quality early education increases children’s life-long success; and high-quality early education has economic and social benefits for society.
This course is taught live online or on-site/in-person. Students who enroll in the online course option receive a link to join the lecture online in Theoria Technical College’s online learning platform. Students who register for the on-site/in-person lecture, are required to arrive on campus for the class lecture.
In addition to completing the lecture, students are required to complete assignments (30 hours) and a practicum (45 hours). All components of the program must be completed within 90 days. The course consists of a cumulative competency-based assessment (final exam), student activity, and observations/reflections. Students receive ongoing monitoring and feedback from professors and academic editors throughout the program.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Pre-School Education, Special Education, or Child Care Management (11/21).
90 hours.
2018 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to understand how to create a learning community of children and adults that promotes optimal child development and healthy families; demonstrate strategies to establish systems for program functioning and managing staff to carry out the mission of the program; planning and budgeting the program’s fiscal resources, managing organizational change, and establishing systems to monitor and evaluate organizational performance; prepare recruitment, selecting, and orientating personnel; overseeing systems for the supervision, retention, and professional development of staff that affirms program values, and promote a shared vision; collaborate by establishing partnerships with program staff, family members, board members, community representatives, civic leaders, and other stakeholders; and understand the importance of advocacy by taking action and encouraging other to work on behalf of high-quality services that meet the needs of children and their families.
This course is taught live online or on-site/in-person. Students who enroll in the online course option receive a link to join the lecture online in Theoria Technical College’s online learning platform. Students who register for the on-site/in-person lecture, are required to arrive on campus for the class lecture.
In addition to completing the lecture, students are required to complete assignments (30 hours) and a practicum (45 hours). All components of the program must be completed within 90 days. The course consists of a cumulative competency-based assessment (final exam), student activity, and observations/reflections. Students receive ongoing monitoring and feedback from professors and academic editors throughout the program.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Pre-School Education, Special Education, or Child Care Management (11/21).
90 hours.
2018 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to summarize the essential policies and practices of quality infant and toddler programs; demonstrate strategies to promote healthy relationships in the care and education of infants and toddlers; and evaluate infant and toddler curriculum and environments based on observation, documentation, and reflection.
This course is taught live online or on-site/in-person. Students who enroll in the online course option receive a link to join the lecture online in Theoria Technical College’s online learning platform. Students who register for the on-site/in-person lecture, are required to arrive on campus for the class lecture.
In addition to completing the lecture, students are required to complete assignments (30 hours) and a practicum (45 hours). All components of the program must be completed within 90 days. The course consists of a cumulative competency-based assessment (final exam), student activity, and observations/reflections. Students receive ongoing monitoring and feedback from professors and academic editors throughout the program.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Pre-School Education, Special Education, or Child Care Management (11/21).
90 hours.
2018 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to understand how to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria in an early childhood setting; demonstrate strategies to establish systems for program health, safety, and nutritional values; prepare a menu of healthy snacks and meals for various age groups in the early childhood development classroom; develop an emergency disaster plan; and understand the importance of preventive health, safety, and proper nutrition of children and their families.
This course is taught live online or on-site/in-person. Students who enroll in the online course option receive a link to join the lecture online in Theoria Technical College’s online learning platform. Students who register for the on-site/in-person lecture, are required to arrive on campus for the class lecture.
In addition to completing the lecture, students are required to complete assignments (30 hours) and a practicum (45 hours). All components of the program must be completed within 90 days. The course consists of a cumulative competency-based assessment (final exam), student activity, and observations/reflections. Students receive ongoing monitoring and feedback from professors and academic editors throughout the program.
The CPR portion of this course MUST be completed in-person.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Pre-School Education, Special Education, or Child Care Management (11/21).
90 hours.
2018 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to provide a broad, balanced overview of the integration of S.T.E.M. in the early years of education; define constructivism and theory-building; describe big ideas and their characteristics; analyze the views of teaching and learning underlying constructivism and big ideas; explicitly tie development and S.T.E.M. activities to the lives of young children in the field of Early Child Care and Education; explain the cycle of learning that occurs through explorations, inquiry, and building of knowledge; highlight fun challenges that involve inquiry, imagination, planning, creating, and reflection; and demonstrate how to seamlessly integrate S.T.E.M. into art and creative expression, block play, literacy learning, dramatic play, and music and movement in learning centers.
This course is taught live online or on-site/in-person. Students who enroll in the online course option receive a link to join the lecture online in Theoria Technical College’s online learning platform. Students who register for the on-site/in-person lecture, are required to arrive on campus for the class lecture.
In addition to completing the lecture, students are required to complete assignments (30 hours) and a practicum (45 hours). All components of the program must be completed within 90 days. The course consists of a cumulative competency-based assessment (final exam), student activity, and observations/reflections. Students receive ongoing monitoring and feedback from professors and academic editors throughout the program.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Pre-School Education, Special Education, or Child Care Management (11/21).
