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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Technical Diploma

Program Code : 313076

Imagine a career in which you can make a difference in the lives of children every day . The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher program prepares individuals to be assistant teachers in a variety of settings . As a student in the program , you ’ ll learn through a combination of hands-on fieldwork in area child care centers , working with children in the birth-to-five-years age range , along with related academic work at the College . The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher program 34 credits seamlessly transfer into the Early Childhood Education associate degree , providing grads the opportunity to advance their careers and pursue a bachelor degree . The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher program meets the YoungStar educational requirements and is fully eligible for financial aid .

Delivery

Day Evening Full-time Online : Some courses include practicum hours which must be completed in person at a work site . Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 5,498 , Books : $ 427 , Supplies : $ 650 Total Approximate Costs $ 6,575

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . 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 starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .

Complete caregiver background check . A fee is charged for this service . Must be completed to be accepted to the program . Attend mandatory program orientation .

Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920-498-5444 .

Program Outcomes

Use child development theory in practice . Develop relationships with children , family , and the community . Observe child growth and development . Identify best practices in teaching and learning . Practice professionalism . Apply health , safety , and nutrition practices .

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Technical Diploma in the number of semesters shown . Courses are offered online , accelerated , and blended , and may be taken in any order as long as prerequisites are met .

8 Week 2 10307174 - ECE : Introductory Practicum 3

Semester Total 19

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10307179 - ECE : Child Development 3 10307187 - ECE : Children w Diff Abilities 3 10806112 - Principles of Sustainability 3

Semester Total 15

Total Credits 34

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 .

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 .

Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-307-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Technical Diploma . A student must repeat the particular course with a " C " or better final grade to continue in or graduate from this program . If the course is sequential , the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence .

The Preschool Practicum may be applied to the Registry Preschool Credential ( NWTC Certificate ), Early Childhood Technical Diploma , and the Associate Degree Program . Learners complete the following courses prior to the Practicum : 10-307-167 ECE : Health Safety & Nutrition ; 10- 307-179 ECE : Child Development ; 10-307-110 ECE : Social Studies , Art , Music ; 10-307-108 ECE : Early Language & Literacy ; 10-307-188 ECE : Guiding Child Behavior OR 10- 307-174 .

Early Childhood Technical Diploma or Early Childhood Associate Degree : Students taking the Preschool Practicum class for the Early Childhood Associate Degree will be placed in a preschool classroom to complete their required practicum hours .

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