Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 3 to 5 - Certificate
This certificate is designed for individuals wishing to satisfy the state of Wisconsin Licensing Code, DCF 251, Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers. All courses in this certificate will transfer into the Early Childhood associate degree program.
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $1,416, Books: $265, Supplies: $100
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Estimates based on in-state residency. Learn more about tuition and fees.
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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 3-5 Technical Diploma in the number of semesters shown. All courses in this certificate may be applied toward the Early Childhood Associate Degree program.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-307-XXX courses to successfully graduate the Early Childhood Licensing Basic Ages 3-5 Certificate. If the course is sequential, the successful retake must occur before continuing the sequence.
Certificate Outcomes
- Provide a respectful, diverse and inclusive program.
- Provide a safe program for children ages three to eight.
- Adhere to child abuse and neglect mandates.
- Develop activity plans that promote child development and learning.
- Analyze the development of children ages three to eight.
- Create developmentally appropriate language, literature, and literacy activities.
- Apply Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards in early childhood environments.
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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.