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Early Childhood Education - Associate Degree

Program Code : 103071

The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to work as teacher-caregivers in early childhood settings . It combines handson fieldwork 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 .

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 : $ 9,838 , Books : $ 1,217 , Supplies : $ 900 Total Approximate Costs $ 11,955

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 . 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 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

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 .

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 certificate offerings , refer to the information on the NWTC website .

Semester Total 16

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10307179 - ECE : Child Development 3 10307187 - ECE : Children w Diff Abilities 3 10801136 - English Composition 1 3

Semester Total 15

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10307108 - ECE : Early Language & Literacy 3

10801196 - Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3 10809196 - Intro to Sociology 3

Semester Total 15

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10307195 - ECE : Family & Community Rel 3

10307112 - ECE : STEM 3 10806112 - Principles of Sustainability 3

Semester Total 15

Total Credits 61

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

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