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How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Certificate Entry
- Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
Semester Total
6
Second Semester
Semester Total
6
Total Credits
12
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all 10-307-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Early Childhood: Infant Toddler Certificate.
Certificate Outcomes
- Apply principles related to the care and education of children three and under.
- Care for infants and toddlers in group settings.
- Establish partnerships with parents and in the community.
- Provide evidence of additional education beyond the minimum requirements for teachers of children under 3.
- Become a more effective caregiver.
- Become more marketable to prospective child care center employers.
- Have specialized knowledge and understanding of the development, needs and interests of children in the first three years of life.
- Increase your professional qualification - your level on The Registry.
What else do I need to know about the program?
Industry Credentials
Commission with the Wisconsin Registry to earn the Infant Toddler Credential. This 12-credit certificate meets the infant toddler educational requirements for the state of Wisconsin Licensing Codes, DCF 251: Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers, and DCF 250: Licensing Rules for Family Child Care Centers.
Successful graduates of this certificate will be eligible to apply for Wisconsin Registry Career Level 9.