Early Childhood Education Technology

Transfer students from other Early Childhood Education Technology programs must have a letter of recommendation from the Program Coordinator at their previous school and take at least twelve (12) hours or three (3) Early Childhood Education classes at Meridian Community College prior to enrolling in Initial and Advanced Practicums.

Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements) must include one of the following:

• Attain a 15 composite score on the ACT;
• Score 230 on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and the ACCUPLACER NG Arithmetic Section;
• Earn a “C” or above in Intermediate English and Reading (ENG 0124);
• Complete 15 semester hours of general education coursework with an average of  “C” or above at an accredited college or university.  Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement; and
• Attend an orientation session with the program coordinator after all other requirements are met.

Students entering the program for the first time must contact the program coordinator prior to enrolling in any early childhood education courses.

All students admitted into the program will be required to pay for fingerprinting and background checks, which will be done after admission and prior to practicum classes.  These fees will be attached as registration fees.  There are certain convictions that will prevent an individual from being eligible to participate in this program.  If a student is unable to participate in practicum classes, he/she will be dismissed from the program.  For additional information, contact the program coordinator.

All students must have their Health 121 Form and Fingerprint clearance letter on file with the program coordinator.

Progression: To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each CDT course to progress in the program.

Students in the Early Childhood Education Technology Program must attend MCC full-time (15 or more semester credit hours).