Early Childhood Education
(10-307-1)
Associate Degree-Two Years
Course Information
Graduate Information
Program Requirements
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Program Description
The Early Childhood Education Associate Degree has been developed in response to the continued demand for well-trained and highly qualified child care providers and early childhood teachers. This program offers students the opportunity to study the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of children. Students will learn and practice child care skills and techniques in guiding child behavior, developing appropriate activities, and planning and implementing early childhood programs. To expand these skills, students will be placed with qualified teachers and providers in a variety of early childhood community settings and with a variety of age groups. These settings may include group and family child care, Head Starts, preschools, and kindergartens.
Students may enroll on a full- or part-time basis and may be granted advanced standing for related work experience.
Program Admission Requirements
• COMPASS pre-entry assessment
• Required Information Session (RIS)
• Wisconsin criminal background check and processing fee
• A pre-entrance health history and physical examination must be on file three weeks prior to entering the core courses of the Early Childhood Education program. The Admissions Office will notify you at the appropriate time.
For detailed requirements, click on the Admission Requirements link toward the top of this page or call one of our Enrollment Assistants at 1-800-547-2882.
Helpful Academic Background
• Art, music
• Child growth and development courses
• Family and consumer related courses
• Speech
• Psychology
• Sociology
• American Government
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For more information about this program, contact the program counselor at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6346.
For general admissions information, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-547-2882 or 715-833-6246.