Admissions
Can a student who only has a high school diploma/HSE start the ECE Asscioates degree?
What is Yes
If a student is paying out of pocket, does ECE offer part-time and full-time options?
What is yes, ECE student can be part-time or full-time.
Does this program lead to a PreK-5th grade licensure?
What is No
Does ECE students have to get background checks before enrolling into UCO?
What is no, but if a student has a criminal record, it could prevent them from obtaining employment post-graduation.
I am a ECE student without access to children, can I go to any daycare to complete the practicum requirements?
What is No, placement sites for ECE students need to be 3-star rated over above.
Can a transfer student with a 2.5 GPA be admitted into the ECE program?
What is Yes, 2.0 GPA is the minimum transfer GPA.
Is this program open to TEACH Early Childhood Ohio Scholarship?
Yes, Current Ohio early childhood professionals may be eligible to receive financial assistance for the cost of tuition, books, and related education expenses. Visit OCCRRA to apply.
Does this program provide a professional credential?
What is yes, the Child Development Associate or CDA.
Who accredited UCO’s associate in ECE?
What is Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Can we assist ECE students who want to get their professional Development hours but not complete the entire program?
What is Yes. Send them to Amanda Bachus
How long does it take for a Readmit application to be processed?
What is 2-3 weeks. Admissions says that they would recommend this timeframe when talking with students.
Are there early childhood care & education external scholarships and grants?
What is Yes, www.unigo.com, www.scholarships.com, & www.fastweb.com all have external scholarships/grants for Early Childhood Care and Education students.
Does the ECE associates degree feed into a bachelors?
What is Yes, BS in Education in Early Childhood Education
Do ECE students receive a special discount?
What is yes, the Associate Degree discount offers a 24% reduction of instructional fees if the student continues straight through their program. If they take a break, they must pay it back.
If a student wants a Pre-K to 5th licensure, where do we send them?
Where is CECH, to Cole Childers.
How many start dates are there per year for ECE?
What is three start dates. (Fall, Spring, & Summer)-No B-Term
What is the maximum amount a student can be awarded during 2021-2022?
What is $9742.50
If a ECE associate student is wanting to continue with UCO into the BS in Education in Early Childhood Education, what two forms need to be submitted?
What is Graduation Audit and a Readmit Application.
Will this program allow students to work in a preschool, Head-Start, Child-Care Centers?
What is Yes, this degree allows individuals to pursue employment at all of the listed places.
Can a student go directly into the ECE bachelor’s degree?
What is Yes, but it costs them more money than pursing the associates and then the bachelors.
Does the program have mandatory class times?
No, the program is completely asynchronous.
What is the cost for a student to opt into the UC payment plan?
What is $35 & paid on the first of the three installments.
Are UCO’s AS and BS ECE programs nationally ranked?
What is yes, UCO’s AS ECE ranks top 15 online associates in the national and UCO’s BS ECE program is the 2nd ranked online bachelors’ program in the US.
Do different states have different requirements for youth development professionals?
What is Yes, example- PA requires all child development professional to have a State BG check, Federal BG Check, and a PA-Child Abuse Clearance. Ohio requires BCI fingerprinting and for anyone who has lived in OH for less than 5-years, they also require FBI background check.
I am a prospective student who wants to know if and how many classes for the ECE Asscioates require in-person training with kids.
What is Yes and 15 of the required classes must be with kids.