Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Community & Human Services
- Program Code: 10-307-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate), Bilingual
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Program
Description
Bilingual (Spanish) mode offered at West Allis Campus
Make a positive impact on a child's life. Attain the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in child care or exceptional education settings for young children. Coursework covers healthcare and nutrition, creative activities, and communication skills. Program requirements include the completion of four practicum experiences.
Career Outlook
Opportunities are available for employment in group child care settings, family child care, or working with exceptional-needs children.
Related Programs
Child Care Services
This program provides a framework that will focus on child development, nutrition, creative activities, guidance techniques, and includes practical experience with young children in a child care facility. You may enroll full time or part time; the program is designed for students entering the workforce after earning this diploma and for students continuing their education. Courses are offered in a variety of formats including traditional, online, blended and accelerated.
Associate in Arts – Teacher Education: Pre-Major
Formerly Associate in Arts – Educational Foundations: Pre-Major To prepare for a teaching career, this program is designed for students interested in entering K-12 teacher licensing programs at four-year colleges and universities. This degree enables MATC students to fulfill the first two years of requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum includes courses focused on the foundations of urban education.
Detailed Program Information
Curriculum
Sixteen-week terms.
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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CHILDD-148 | ECE: Foundations of Early Childhood Education ^ | 3 | |
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CHILDD-151 |
ECE: Infant and Toddler Development ^ |
3 |
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CHILDD-167 |
ECE: Health, Safety and Nutrition ^ |
3 |
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CHILDD-174 |
ECE: Introductory Practicum ^ |
3 |
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CHILDD-108 |
ECE: Early Language and Literacy ^ |
3 |
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CHILDD-177 |
ECE: Intermediate Practicum ‡ |
3 |
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CHILDD-179 |
ECE: Child Development ^ |
3 |
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CHILDD-195 |
ECE: Family and Community Relationships ^ |
3 |
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CHILDD-110 | ECE: Social Studies, Art and Music | 3 | |
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CHILDD-175 |
ECE: Preschool Practicum ‡ |
3 |
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CHILDD-188 |
ECE: Guiding Child Behavior ^ |
3 |
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CHILDD-112 |
ECE: STEM |
3 |
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CHILDD-187 | ECE: Children With Differing Abilities | 3 | |
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CHILDD-199 |
ECE: Advanced Practicum ‡ |
3 |
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ENG-151 |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ ^ |
3 |
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& ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
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(or) ENG-201‡ and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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NATSCI-112 |
Principles of Sustainability |
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(or) NATSCI-233 Environmental Science |
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PSYCH-188 |
Developmental Psychology |
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(or) PSYCH-238 Lifespan Psychology |
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SOCSCI-172 |
Introduction to Diversity Studies |
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(or) SOCSCI-217 Valuing Diversity |
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ELECTIVES |
Suggested Electives: Three Credits Needed |
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| CHILDD-168 | Group Programming for Infants | ||||
| PHYED-210 | An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness | ||||
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TOTAL CREDITS: 60 |
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‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Child Care Services technical diploma.
You must earn a grade of C or higher in all Early Childhood Education (CHILDD) courses in order to pass those courses.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Apply child development theory to practice
- Cultivate relationships with children, family, and the community
- Assess child growth and development
- Use best practices in teaching and learning
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Integrate health, safety, and nutrition practices
Career Outlook
Admission Requirements
- Documentation of compliance with Wisconsin’s Caregiver Law
- Good health as evidenced by a medical examination
- Proper immunizations
- Practicum placement is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check
Early Childhood Education Program Documents
Scholarships
Learn about scholarship opportunities here.
Learn about Scholarships available for this program here: https://matc.academicworks.com
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Accreditation
Early Childhood EducationNational Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC)
1313 L Street N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
800-424-2460
www.naeyc.org
QUESTIONS?
Community & Human Services Pathway Office (Downtown Milwaukee Campus): 414-297-8837
West Allis Campus: 414-456-5500