Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Community & Human Services
- Program Code: 05-182-1
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Badge
- Start Dates: August
About the Badge
Take this step to further develop your options in a child care career. After earning the certificate, you will be eligible for The Registry Preschool credential. After completing this certificate, your credits can be applied toward earning the Child Care Services technical diploma and Early Childhood Education associate degree.
HOW TO EARN A BADGE
MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.
All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.
Earning Criteria
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDD-148- ECE | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3-credit college-level course |
| CHILDD-167- ECE | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3-credit college-level course |
| CHILDD-188- ECE | Guiding child Behavior | 3-credit college-level course |
| CHILDD-108- ECE | Early Language and Literacy | 3-credit college-level course |
| CHILDD-174- ECE | Introductory Practicum | 3-credit college-level course |
| CHILDD-179- ECE | Child Development | 3-credit college-level course |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 |
The cost of earning a digital badge is paid through tuition. If you are applying for the badge only, options include paying in full, a payment plan, or third-party sponsorship, however you will not be eligible for Financial Aid. If you earn the badge as part of a larger technical diploma or associate degree program, tuition also may be covered through Financial Aid.
Related Programs
Early Childhood Education
Pursue a career in child care or exceptional education settings for young children and have a positive impact on a child's life. Program requirements include the completion of four practicum experiences. All courses are offered in English; a bilingual mode (Spanish) is offered at the West Allis Campus.
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