Early Childhood Education Preschool

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Transfer
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

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 the Program Director 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.

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 the program director.

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 may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - South
• Online

Admission

Admission

To Apply

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.
   
• Attend an Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) Session to get started in the admission process.
   
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

ECE: Early Language and Literacy

10-307-108

3 credits

ECE: Health, Safety, & Nutrition

10-307-167

3 credits

ECE: Introductory Practicum

10-307-174

3 credits

Second Semester

ECE: Social Studies, Art, and Music

10-307-110

3 credits

ECE: Child Development

10-307-179

3 credits

ECE: Guiding Child Behavior

10-307-188

3 credits

ECE: Preschool Practicum

10-307-175

3 credits

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Outcomes

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.

Careers

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.