Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Community & Human Services
- Program Code: N/A
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Bilingual, Certificate
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Preschool Certificate
Description
Bilingual (Spanish) mode is offered at the West Allis Campus.
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.
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.
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.
Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | CHILDD-148 | ECE: Foundations of Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| (1) | CHILDD-167 | ECE: Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| (1) | CHILDD-188 | ECE: Guiding Child Behavior | 3 |
| (2) | CHILDD-108 | ECE: Early Language and Literacy | 3 |
| (2) | CHILDD-174 | ECE: Introductory Practicum | 3 |
| (2) | CHILDD-179 | ECE: Child Development | 3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
18 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
All credits must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Upon completion of the certificate's requirements, the student's transcript is notated with the credential earned.
Some certificates can be earned while completing associate degrees and/or technical diplomas that are eligible for financial aid. Certificate programs alone are not eligible for financial aid; consult an MATC advisor for information.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2020-2021 Program Card
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Important Dates
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Cost & Aid Deadlines
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Career Outlook
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Child Care Services
Child Care Assistant
Preschool Child Care
Admission Requirements
- Documentation of compliance with Wisconsin's Caregiver Law
- Proper immunizations
- Good health as evidenced by a medical examination
- Practicum placement is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check
Scholarships
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Questions?
Community & Human Services Academic & Career Pathway
414-570-4426, servepathway@matc.edu
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, T Building, Room T200
Mequon Campus, Room A108-110
Oak Creek Campus, Room A121
West Allis Campus, Room 103