Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0 to 2 - Certificate
This nine-credit certificate is designed for individuals wishing to satisfy the educational requirements for the State of Wisconsin Licensing Codes, DCF 251: Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers, and DCF 250: Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Centers. All courses in this certificate will transfer into the Early Childhood Technical Diploma and Associate Degree programs. Sleep Baby Safe, Abusive Head Trauma, Wisconsin Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care, and Mandated Reporter are included in this certificate.
Delivery
Explore Locations
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $1,490, Books: $27, Supplies: $100
Contact an NWTC support representative to find ways to pay for this program.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=613073
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0-2 Pathways Certificate in the number of semesters shown. All courses in this certificate will transfer into the Early Childhood technical diploma and associate degree programs.
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all 10-307-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0-2 Certificate.
Course Descriptions
This 3-credit course examines the topics of health, safety, and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting for children from birth through 8 years of age. This course includes training for Abusive Head Trauma, SIDS, and Mandated Reporter certifications.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThis 3-credit course explores infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting. This course focuses on children's development from conception through thirty-six months (3 years). This course includes training for Wisconsin Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care certification.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThis 3-credit course will focus on beginning level curriculum development in the specific integrated content areas of social studies, art, music, & movement (SSAMM) for children from birth to 8 years of age.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring