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 standalone CDA program for Nationwide Credentialing in Early Childhood Education.
Our Mission Statement:
The mission of Theoria Technical College is to provide quality, convenient, and progressive early childhood education programs; that are vital to the success and career development of our students.
Theoria offers a learning environment focused on job-oriented training and the development of practical and ethical skills required to be highly effective and impactful early educators for young children.
We provide our students a safe and innovative learning environment in which to pursue basic skills, career, and general education pathways. Our programs lead to associate degrees and certificates which meet workforce development needs in diverse communities.
Our commitment to higher learning and achievement empowers our students to be a reflection of fulfillment that can change the lives of our community as a whole.
Titles of all evaluated learning experiences
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Early Childhood Education - Theoria Technical College
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).
General Education - Theoria Technical College
90 hours.
2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to explain the general definition and purpose of anthropology; discuss the concept of culture as used in anthropology, its salient properties, and controversies surrounding the concept of culture; describe universals in human psychological development; define explanation, associations, and theory, and discuss the roles of these concepts in research; define communication and compare and contrast human and nonhuman communication; describe foraging and complex foraging, and identify the general societal features associated with food collecting; compare and contrast the allocation of resources among foragers, horticulturalists, intensive agriculturalists, and pastoralists, and discuss how colonialism and the state have affected that allocation; and demonstrate knowledge of concepts relating to the variation in the degree of social inequality.
This course is an introduction to cultural anthropology. Anthropology offers a way of understanding both the commonalities of the human experience and the diversity of human societies and cultures. It offers tools for making sense of the experience of people whose lives are different from our own, as well as casting our familiar world in a new perspective. The course introduces some of the key concepts that have concerned anthropologists such as culture, social culture, religion, kinship, race, gender, consumption, community, and identity, and provides an opportunity to learn about a variety of cultural context both within and outside the United States. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Educational Studies, Allied Health, Human Services, Social Work, Professional Studies, Business, or Anthropology (9/22).
90 hours.
2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to perform arithmetic on whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; solve algebra problems, including those involving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; understand basic statistics; understand basic measurements and geometry; know how to factor polynomials; and understand rational expressions.
This course in developmental mathematics and algebra with real-world applications demonstrates how integral mathematical understanding is to a variety of disciplines, careers, and everyday situations. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Algebra, or Mathematics (9/22).
90 hours.
2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to continue to increase fluency; become more comfortable getting their ideas on paper; improve their planning and writing procedures; continue to sharpen their critical eye to review materials and evaluate essays; have a greater sensitivity to their audience and purpose; and have the ability to use their repertoire of writing strategies, proofread effectively, vary syntax and vocabulary, synthesize materials from different sources, develop ideas, present information visually with charts and graphs, write in a variety of real situations, write for a variety of media platforms; and engage in civil discourse.
This course is the second part of ENG-101 English Composition. This course, which is the second part of the English Composition (ENG-101) course, helps students further improve their writing skills. Upon completion of the sequence, students will continue to learn how to gather and organize information, draft, revise, and proofread papers properly, employ appropriate writing strategies, and adapt their writing for specific audiences and purposes. In short, they will be able to take charge of their writing and produce continually better work. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates. Prerequisite: English Composition (ENG-101).
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English, English Composition, or Writing (9/22).
90 hours.
2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to increase fluency; increase their comfort at getting ideas onto paper; improve planning and writing procedures; sharpen their critical eye in reviewing materials and evaluating sources; gain greater sensitivity to writing for an audience; increase familiarity with writing for a purpose; expand their repertoire of writing strategies; demonstrate an ability to effectively proofread; vary syntax and vocabulary; synthesize materials from different courses; develop original ideas; present information visually, including using charts and graphs that integrate with written materials; write in a variety of real-life situations; write for a variety of media platforms; engage in civil discourse; and utilize the rhetorical model.
This course helps students improve their writing skills. When a sequence is completed, the students will know how to gather and organize information, draft, revise, and proofread papers properly, employ appropriate writing strategies, and adapt writing for specific audiences and purposes. In short, they learn how to take charge of their writing and produce quality work. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English, English Composition, or Writing (9/22).
90 hours.
2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to communicate across cultures; gain intercultural communication competence; understand cultural patterns; understand the impact of biases; understand verbal and nonverbal communication; and think about intercultural interaction and how to draw out intercultural potential.
In the modern age, the interactions between people of different countries and cultures are continually increasing in number. This course exposes students to the realm of intercultural communication and how to successfully navigate communication with people from different cultures. Students are prompted to think about not only surface-level cultural differences, but also deeper nuances that greatly impact communication. The course helps students reflect on the way they communicate with people from different cultures. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates. Prerequisite: Workplace Communication (COMM-101).
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in English, Communication, or Diversity (9/22).
90 hours.
2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to explain how the topics discussed, such as diet, relationships, or specific habits, positively or negatively affect people’s health and wellbeing; discuss ways to deal with life’s expected and unexpected challenges; examine how one person’s habits and choices may affect not only themselves, but also the people around them; define many possible health problems a person can face, as well as causes and risk factors, symptoms, and cures or treatments; analyze their own lifestyles and see what they do well and what they can improve on; and think critically about disparities in health and their causes.
This course combines scientifically valid research and the most current information to encourage healthy life choices. The class address students’ concerns and motivates them to be savvy, critical consumers of health information. It integrates mindfulness research, tools, and practices throughout, enabling students to incorporate those practices to help cut through the static of everyday life, to be more focused and present, and to improve academic performance. The course also addresses differences, disparity, and health equity. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Health Science, Public Health, Allied Health, or Human Services (9/22).
90 hours.
2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to analyze the importance of studying social structure; explain social structure and the role of social institutions; understand demographic disparities; understand various types of economies and how they connect to social structure where they are practiced; understand various types of authorities and government; analyze the history of health practices and population trends; and understand social movements.
This course focuses on the relationship between social structure and agency, teaching students how the social structure of society influences individual lives and how individuals can exert agency to influence the social world. Throughout this fresh, contemporary approach to Introductory Sociology students become better sociological thinkers who can analyze how society shapes, molds, and has the power to influence people. By focusing on the related themes of social structure and agency, this course arms students with the sense they can and will have a positive influence on the world. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Educational Studies, Allied Health, Human Services, Social Work, Professional Studies, Business, or Sociology (9/22).
90 hours.
2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the key events, people, institutions, and chronology of a diverse American nation; recognize the cultural, economic, diplomatic, and military relations between the United States and the rest of the world; distinguish the role of individuals—the famous and not-so-famous—in shaping American history; and engage with the contested meanings of equality over the course of American history.
The fabric of American history is distinguished by many major threads—territorial growth and expansion, the rise of the middle class, generations of technological innovation and economic development, and ongoing U.S. engagement with the wider world. This course incorporates these traditional narratives into a new and fresh interpretation of American history, one that includes the stories of diverse groups of people, explores expanding notions of American identity, and employs a rich mix of history and analysis. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in History (9/22).
90 hours.
2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the key events, people, institutions, and chronology of a diverse American nation; recognize the cultural, economic, diplomatic, and military relations between the United States and the rest of the world; distinguish the role of individuals—the famous and not-so-famous—in shaping American history; and engage with the contested meanings of equality over the course of American history.
The fabric of American history is distinguished by many major threads—territorial growth and expansion, the rise of the middle class, generations of technological innovation and economic development, and ongoing U.S. engagement with the wider world. This course incorporates these traditional narratives into a new and fresh interpretation of American history, one that includes the stories of diverse groups of people, explores expanding notions of American identity, and employs a rich mix of history and analysis. This course continues from where HIS-101 left off and covers the period of U.S. history from the post-Civil War era to modern times. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates. Prerequisite: U.S. History (1600-1877) (HIS-101).
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in History (9/22).
90 hours.
2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will be able to construct effective workplace correspondence; use collaborative writing and work in teams; and effectively write, read, and revise.
This course emphasizes the writing process and gives students a sound introduction to workplace communication. The text covers all major topics of professional communication in an accessible and flexible style. The course offers real-life scenarios, before and after writing samples, includes writer’s reflections and ends with application and learning exercises. Checklists for each communication channel and a grammar handbook round out the many learning features of this course. Electronic communication prepares students for today’s business environment and goes beyond e-mail and websites to include in-depth coverage of web logs (blogs), instant messaging, and online help. Courses are taught throughout the year in eight periods. See the course calendar for exact dates.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Communication, Business, or Workplace Communication (9/22).
