Overview
Bristol Community College (BCC) is authorized by Section 5 of Chapter 15A of the Massachusetts General Laws and operates under the direction of a board of trustees, whose members are appointed by the Governor. The board is responsible for operating under the regulations promulgated by the state’s Board of Higher Education. The president of BCC reports to the board of trustees and is the administrative head of the college.
BCC is a member of the Massachusetts public higher-education system, which consists of 15 community colleges, nine state universities, and five University of Massachusetts campuses. BCC is an accredited public two-year institution serving 20 cities and towns in southeastern Massachusetts. The 105-acre main campus is located at 777 Elsbree Street in Fall River; satellite sites are located in Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton. As of December 31, 2018, BCC had 7,214 students enrolled.
Early Childhood Education and Child Care Program
BCC’s Early Childhood Education and Child Care (ECE) Department offers programs that provide students with the opportunity to become eligible for teacher certifications or licenses in Massachusetts. Within the ECE Department, there are two programs where students are required to complete teaching practicums as part of their course curriculum: the Career Program and the Licensure Program. Career Program students participate in teaching practicums for infant/toddler, preschool, or school-age children, mainly in community-based daycares. Licensure Program students participate in teaching practicums for preschool, kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 2 children, mainly in public school systems.
| Date published: | December 20, 2019 |
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