Printed : 12 / 14 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 103071
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to work as teacher-caregivers in early childhood settings . It combines hands-on �eldwork in area centers with related academic work at the college . Graduates become responsible for the care and education of children in the birth-to-eight-years age range . They create and maintain safe and healthy play environments , guide behavior , plan and implement learning activities , and work cooperatively with staff and parents .
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Early Childhood Education Associate Degree in the number of semesters shown . Courses are offered in person , online , web conference and blended , and may be taken in any order as long as prerequisites are met . For additional course and certi�cate offerings , refer to the information on the NWTC website .
First Semester
FT Median Annual Wage |
With 71 % Employed in Field |
10-890-101 College 101 10-307-167 ECE : Hlth Safety & Nutrition 10-307-151 ECE : Infant & Toddler Dev 10-307-148 ECE : Foundations of ECE 10-307-110 ECE : Soc S , Art , & Music 10-307-174 ECE : Introductory Practicum Semester Total |
1 3 3 3 3 3
16.00
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Second Semester |
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This program is offered at :
Green Bay
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All of the credits from the following technical diploma ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher , 313076
All of the credits from the following certi�cate ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
Early Childhood : Licensing Basic Ages 0-2 , 613073
Early Childhood : Licensing Basic Ages 3-5 , 613072
Early Childhood : Preschool , 9030711
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10-307-179 ECE : Child Development 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-307-187 ECE : Children w Diff Abilities 10-307-188 ECE : Guiding Child Behavior 10-307-177 ECE : Intermediate Practicum Semester Total
Third Semester
10-307-108 ECE : Early Language & Literacy 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-809-196 Intro to Sociology 10-307-175 ECE : Preschool Practicum 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies Semester Total
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3 3 3 3 3
15.00
3 3 3 3 3
15.00
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Some of the credits from the following certi�cate ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
Early Childhood : Infant Toddler , 903073
Ask your advisor about 2 + 2 transfer opportunities .
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Fourth Semester
10-307-195 ECE : Family & Community Rel 10-307-112 ECE : STEM 10-806-112 Principles of Sustainability 10-307-199 ECE : Advanced Practicum 10-809-188 Developmental Psychology Semester Total
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3 3 3 3 3
15.00
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Total Credits |
61.00 |
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript . In your cumulative GPA is below 2.6 , complete or submit a placement evaluation . Demonstrated suitability to the early childhood profession as indicated by completion of a functional ability checklist . Complete physical examination within three months prior to Practicum course .
Completed an American Heart Association CPR course prior to program entry to include the AED component for infants , toddlers and adults . Students are required to maintain a current CPR card on a two-year renewal cycle .
Mastered basic math before entering this program . Basic math covers whole numbers , fractions , decimals , percents and measurements .
To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about
Curriculum Note : Practicum courses require student teaching in the community , in addition to course work . NWTC faculty arrange practicum settings for / with students . Students are required to complete student teaching in each practicum placement . Only one practicum course may be taken in any semester . Students are required to achieve a grade of " C " or better in the practicum courses to continue in or graduate from this program . Failure to pass a practicum course on the second attempt , the student will be removed from the program . Read more about Practicums online .
If a student is considering pursuing a 4-year degree , Intermediate Algebra w / Apps , 10-804-118 , should be taken in place of Principles of Sustainability , 10-806-112 .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 , is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better . This course must be taken in the �rst semester .
Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-307-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Early Childhood Associate Degree Program . A student must repeat the particular course with a " C " or better �nal grade to continue in or graduate from this program . If the course is sequential , the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence .
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