Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0 to 2 - Certificate
This nine-credit certificate is designed for individuals wishing to satisfy the 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. All courses in this certificate will transfer into the Early Childhood technical diploma and associate degree programs.
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All credits from this certificate apply toward the following associate degree(s):
Early Childhood Education, 103071
All credits from this certificate apply toward the following technical diploma(s):
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, 313076
Delivery
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 Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0-2 Technical Diploma in the number of semesters shown. All courses in this certificate may be applied toward the Early Childhood Associate Degree program.
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- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-307-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 0-2 Certificate. If the course is sequential, the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence.
Certificate Outcomes
- Analyze development of infants and toddlers (conception to three years).
- Examine culturally and developmentally appropriate environments for infants and toddlers.
- Follow governmental regulations and professions standards as they apply to health, safety, and nutrition.
- Analyze the role of heredity and environment.
- Apply Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards in early childhood environments.
- Have specialized knowledge and understanding of the development, needs and interests of children in the first three years of life.
- Establish partnerships with parents and in the community.
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- Online
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Classes wherever you have an internet connection.
- An in-person career experience, such as an internship, practicum, or credit for prior learning, may be required.
- Some online courses may be held at specific dates/times.
- Day
- Classes between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Evening
- Classes between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- Weekend
- A combination of online classes and Saturday and/or Sunday classes.
- Full-time
- 12 or more credits per term.
- Part-time
- Fewer than 12 credits per term.