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Program Overview
Research demonstrates that the best predictor of quality childcare is a teacher's level of education. The Early Childhood Education: Preschool embedded technical diploma at Madison College will prepare you with the skills needed to work as a teacher with children ages 3 - 5 years in early childhood settings.
All 21 credits in this diploma are part of the Early Childhood Education associate degree program and also satisfy the academic requirement for the Registry Preschool Credential. Students interested in earning their Registry Preschool Credential should contact Registry or epink@madisoncollege.edu for more information.
Upon admission to the program, you will complete a background and criminal history check form and submit it to the program director. Look for this form in your student email. Information obtained from the background may affect your ability to secure a practicum placement.
Prior to taking ECE: Introductory Practicum, you must show evidence of a physical examination including TB test using the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Staff Health Report - Child Care Provider Form (PDF).
Travel to fieldwork sites is necessary and is your responsibility.
Some courses in the program involve preparation of learning materials, field trips, etc. that may involve additional expenses.
To learn how your experience could count toward your diploma contact epink@madisoncollege.edu.
Program Details
This certificate is offered in English and in a Bilingual-Spanish/English format. Students in the Preschool Program can attend full- or part-time.
Early Childhood Education classes are offered at the Goodman South campus and online.
Careers
Earning your less than one-year technical diploma in the Preschool Education program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as:
- Child Care Teacher
Work in full-day and part-day child care programs, or nursery schools - Child Care Assistant Teacher
Work under the supervision of a child care lead teacher in childcare programs or Head Start programs - Family Child Care Provider
Care for eight children or less in provider's home. - In-home Provider/Nanny
Provide care in the child's home.
Resources
- Child Care Teacher
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2023-2024 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Fall 2023
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2023
Spring 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2024
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Students must submit official transcripts for one of the following:
- High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing completion of an associate degree or higher
- Note: Effective with the 2023-2024 year, this may be fulfilled with at least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Early Childhood Education Preschool career.
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Career Outcomes
Madison College Early Childhood Education Preschool graduates are prepared 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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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2020 2021 2022 Number of Program Graduates 19 25 32 Number of Surveys Sent 19 25 31 Number of Surveys Returned 2 23 25 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 1 8 2 Percent Available for Employment 50.00% 47.10% 100.00% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 50.00% 88.20% 1150.00% Available for Employment
2020 2021 2022 Graduates Employed 1 7 2 Percent of Graduates Employed 100.00% 87.50% 100.00% Employed in Related Occupation 1 7 2 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 0 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Seeking Employment 0 1 0 Percent Seeking Employment 0.00% 12.50% 0.00% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2020 2021 2022 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 4 3.5 3 Number of Satisfaction Responses 2 17 2 Very Satisfied (4) 2 10 0 Percent Very Satisfied 100.00% 58.80% 0.00% Satisfied (3) 0 6 2 Percent Satisfied 0.00% 35.30% 100.00% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Very Unsatisfed (1) 0 1 0 Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.00% 5.90% 0.00% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2020 2021 2022 Number of Primary Reason Responses 2 23 25 Preparation for Getting a Job 0 5 0 Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 0.00% 21.70% 0.00% Career Change 0 2 0 Percent Career Change 0.00% 8.70% 0.00% Improvement of Existing Skills 1 2 2 Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 50.00% 8.70% 8.00% Preparation for Further Education 1 13 23 Percent Preparation for Further Education 50.00% 56.50% 92.00% Personal Interest 0 1 0 Percent Personal Interest 0.00% 4.30% 0.00% Other 0 0 0 Percent Other 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% When Employment was Obtained
2020 2021 2022 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 1 7 2 Before Enrollment 0 6 1 Percent Before Enrollment 0.00% 85.70% 50.00% While Attending the College 1 0 1 Percent While Attending the College 100.00% 0.00% 50.00% After Training at the College 0 1 0 Percent After Training at the College 0.00% 14.30% 0.00% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2020 2021 2022 Number of Employment Location Responses 1 7 2 In College District 1 7 2 Percent In College District 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 0 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Salary Trend 2020 2021 2022 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 1 4 1 Average Monthly Wage $1,251 $2,530 $2,580 Average Hourly Wage $7.27 $14.71 $15.00 Average Work Hours per Week 55 40.4 40 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 2 1 Average Hourly Wage $13.75 $22.00 Average Work Hours per Week 30 25 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2022 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Starlight Academy Director/Teacher Oregon The Playing Field Assistant Teacher * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.
*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu