Tarrant County College will offer a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and teaching starting this fall in an effort to address the region’s teacher shortage.
The two-year program will be the first bachelor’s degree offered by TCC and will start on Oct. 12 for the college’s second, eight-week fall session, TCC officials announced on Tuesday. It will prepare graduates for teacher certification in early childhood through third grade and early childhood through sixth grade. The program is designed for students who have acquired an associate of arts in teaching, an associate of applied science in early childhood education or another qualifying associate degree.
“This program reflects TCC’s enduring commitment to meeting the real workforce needs of Tarrant County,” Chancellor Elva LeBlanc said in a statement. “Our schools need qualified, compassionate teachers, and TCC is uniquely positioned to deliver an accessible, affordable pathway for the next generation of educators who will shape our community’s future.”…