Program Details
Early Childhood Education
Northwood Technical College
The Early Childhood Education program will prepare you to work as a teacher or caregiver in an early childhood setting. You will have the opportunity to combine hands-on learning and student teaching experiences in community-based early childhood settings with related academic work at the college. As a student, you ll take a variety of courses related to early childhood development, curriculum, behavior guidance and working with families that will prepare you for success in this high-demand field. Graduates of this program will be recognized as Wisconsin Registry Career Level 12.
Early Childhood Education graduates will be able to:
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
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This program is offered
No set application deadline.
October 1 is the date Northwood Tech begins taking applications for the following fall term. February 1 is the date for the following spring term, and July 1 for the following summer term.
District residents who apply on or before the following dates shall have admission priority. For programs commencing any time during the fall semester, the preceding January 1. For programs commencing any time during the spring semester, the preceding May 1. For programs commencing any time during the summer semester, the preceding October 1. After the dates specified above, district residents shall have priority equal to non-district state residents for admission to programs.
For more information about "career pathways" visit https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/career-pathways
The Group Child Care Essentials Pathway Certificate ladders 6 credits; Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential) Pathway Certificate ladders 18 credits; and the E-Connect Child Care Services Technical Diploma ladders 27 credits into the Early Childhood Education (or E-CHiLD) Associate Degree program.
Employment Services available to College students and graduates include: Electronic postings of all current openings listed with Employment Services are located on Wisconsin TechConnect, work-study positions within Northwood Tech are mailed/e-mailed to eligible students, Salary and placement information Northwood Tech dates are posted on the Northwood Tech Web site on each program page, resumé assistance - staff are available to assist with resumés, cover letters, etc. (check with Student Services), seminars/workshops held on campus (including interview preparation), and job fairs held on campus.
The Academic Support Center (ASC) is located at each campus. Community members and students are encouraged to meet with an ASC instructor to create a personalized success plan. Services include: GED/HSED preparation, college preparation coursework, academic support within the classroom, foundational skill building classes in math/writing/reading, test taking and study skills strategies, critical thinking skills, basic computer skills, learning styles inventory, free peer tutoring, workshops focused on student learning, math and writing labs, academic coaching: individual one on one support, and English Language Learner (ELL) classes.
If the program is taken fully online the tuition and required fees is $10,078
Background Checks: Wisconsin General: $7, Wisconsin Caregiver: $10, Minnesota Caregiver: $20, National: $52
Book costs are TBD
Students are responsible for a percentage of tuition and fees as determined by the WTCS Tuition and Fee Refund Policy when a class is dropped after the date classes start (regardless if the student ever attended). Refunds are calculated from the date the student formally notifies the Student Services office of their intent to drop a class or completely withdraws. Students must complete a drop form or drop classes online through MyNorthwoodTech.
Refer to the Student Handbook for specifics.
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