Early Childhood: Preschool - Certificate
This 18-credit certificate is designed for early care and education professionals wishing to build upon their skills working with children ages three to five. This might include family childcare providers, childcare teachers or assistant teachers, preschool teachers, certified providers, or anyone wishing to provide a quality environment and learning activities for children in this preschool age group. These courses are embedded within the Wisconsin Technical College curriculum for the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Completion of the certificate meets Department of Children and Families educational requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher. Completion of all six courses will prepare completers to receive the Preschool Credential from the Wisconsin Registry.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $2,980, Books: $83, Supplies: $150
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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=9030711
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a grade of a "C" or higher in all 10-307-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Early Childhood: The Preschool 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 examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting. This course focuses on children ages 3-8 years of age.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThis 3-credit course examines positive strategies to guide children's behavior in the early childhood education setting for children from birth to 8 years of age. This course meets the requirements of the Wisconsin Pyramid Model training.
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 SpringThis 3-credit course introduces the early childhood profession through a historical overview of the field. The course will explore program trends, quality indicators, and developmentally appropriate practices for children birth to 8 years of age.
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThis 3-credit course explores strategies to encourage the development of early language and literacy knowledge and skill building in children birth to 8 years of age. (Prerequisite: 10-307-110 ECE: Social Studies, Art, Music and 10-307-179 ECE: Child Development)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring