Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

88%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

19:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

54

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,811

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

College Video

School Map

Child Development Degree

The child development program at Tulsa Community College prepares students for careers in child care centers, special needs programs, in home care, family child care, school age care, preschools, and recreational programs. The program focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of human services. Program courses include: parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other Oklahoma colleges that offer child development degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Tulsa Community College (SWOSU)

100 Campus Dr, Weatherford, OK

Tulsa Community College (TCC) is a multi-campus, two-year college located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It has four primary campuses, several community education centers and offers online courses, to serve the large student population in northeastern Oklahoma. TCC offers small class sizes for individualized attention, and more than 200 associate degree and professional certificate programs.

TCC has an outstanding faculty, including members who have received awards from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, among others. TCC is ranked among the top 35 community colleges in the nation.

Depending on which of TCC's four campuses or many community centers you choose, you will find a range of programs including distance learning, digital and graphic design, fine arts, energy innovation and alternative energy, health sciences, biotechnology, nursing, veterinary technology, radiology, anesthesiology, dentistry assistance, surgical assistance, and more.

The highest rankings received by TCC have been for its health sciences programs. It has also received awards for its continuing education programs, including awards for "Best of Tulsa" and "Family Favorite."

Students hoping to transfer to four-year institutions to complete a bachelor's degree will benefit from the many transfer agreements TCC has with four-year universities, including: Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Northeastern State University, Oklahoma State University (OSU), and The University of Oklahoma, among others.

Special academic programs and initiatives include "Launch," "EXCELerate," "Tulsa Achieves," "Global Education," and "S.P.I.C.E. - Special Pre-service and In-service Courses for Educators."

History

Tulsa Community College was founded in 1970 in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. It has grown and developed since then, always changing to meet the needs of its expanding student body. It is now one of the top higher education institutions in Oklahoma.

Academics

The academic calendar for Tulsa Community College follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters. There is also a 4-week Intersession that runs from early May to early June.

Colleges and Schools

The academic units at Tulsa Community College are organized into divisions and departments, rather than into colleges and schools.

Student Life

Students at the campuses of Tulsa Community College enjoy a wide range of services from academic advising to career services, labs and tutoring, and opportunities for student activities and health and fitness at all four primary campus locations. Other student services include:

  • Parking
  • Disability Support
  • Learning Resources Center
  • Veterans and Military Services
  • Testing Services

There are several student organizations available for participation, and student activities include a Hispanic Luncheon, Global Festival, the Red Fork Native American Film Festival, and many more.

Traditions

The traditional school colors for Tulsa Community College are blue and white.

Athletics

While Tulsa Community College offers a variety of intramural sports, it does not formally compete in intercollegiate sports. Intramural sports, which include basketball, soccer, volleyball, and racquetball, offer students opportunities to join leagues and tournaments.

Campuses and CommuityEducation Centers

Tulsa Community College is comprised of four campuses, and an Education Outreach Center in Oklahoma:

  • Metro Campus
  • Northeast Campus
  • Southeast Campus
  • West Campus

Courses are also taught at several community sites around suburban Tulsa, located in:

  • Bixby
  • Catoosa
  • Cleveland
  • Drumright
  • Glenpool
  • Owasso
  • Four separate Cherokee Nation Enterprises sites

Community Life

Tulsa Community College was created to support, train and educate Tulsa and the surrounding communities, and is committed to the continuing this mission.

TCC is committed to offering innovative, flexible, and affordable public higher education in response to the demand for a dynamic global environment.

Students Enrolled in the Child Development Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tulsa Community College has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate70
Associate's Degree48

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male6
Female112

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian11
Black22
Hispanic6
White67
Multiple Races10
Unknown2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Child Development program at SWOSU, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Farm and Home Management Advisors

Description

Advise, instruct, and assist individuals and families engaged in agriculture, agricultural-related processes, or home economics activities. Demonstrate procedures and apply research findings to solve problems; and instruct and train in product development, sales, and the use of machinery and equipment to promote general welfare. Includes county agricultural agents, feed and farm management advisors, home economists, and extension service advisors.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates SWOSU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
accrediation - SELECT Campus_Name, Campus_IPEDS_UnitID, Agency_Name,clean_program_name as Program_Name,Accreditation_Type,Accreditation_Status,Accreditation_Date_Type,Periods,cipcode,entity_id FROM `college_accreditations_2015` ca left join `college_accreditations_program_names` capn on capn.program_name = ca.Program_Name WHERE `entity_id` = '207935' AND `Last Action` = ''

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Tulsa Community College may provide services to students like:

  • Online course work available
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance
  • Child care