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Early Childhood Education Preschool

Embedded Technical Diploma

Program number: 303077

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.

Completion of the preschool diploma helps provide you the ability to move through the registry career levels. The last course of the credential, the capstone, helps you prepare a portfolio for the registry's commission process. All 18 credits in this diploma are part of the Early Childhood Education associate degree program. Students interested in earning their Registry Preschool Credential must complete the capstone course and complete the commission process.

Prior to taking ECE: Capstone or Practicum 1, 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, and must complete a Background Information Disclosure and Criminal History Check (CHC) prior to placement in the Early Childhood Education Practicum/Capstone courses. Information obtained from the CHC may affect your ability to secure a placement.

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.

The Wisconsin Early Childhood Association offers credit for prior learning. To learn how your experience could count toward your degree contact the program director.

Program Details

Students in the Preschool Program can attend part time.

Early Childhood Education classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

  • Madison - Downtown (through Spring 2019)
  • Madison - South

Some of the courses for this program may be available online.

Admission

Admission

To Apply

View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.

  • Review the admission checklist to learn how to apply to a program or certificate at Madison College.
  • Attend an Academic Information 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 the Enrollment Center 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 2019-2020 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.

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.

 

  • Estimated Program Cost
    # of Credits for Completion
    18
    Tuition
    $2415.60
    Materials/Supplemental Costs
    $306.00
    Other Costs
    $256.00
    Total Program Costs:
    $2977.60
  • Graduate Summary
    Graduate Report Summary Overview

    		 2018
    Number of Program Graduates 20
    Number of Surveys Sent 20
    Number of Surveys Returned 14
    Percent of Surveys Returned 70.00%
    Available for Employment 3
    Percent Available for Employment 100.00%
    Not in Labor Market 11
    Percent Not in Labor Market 366.70%
    Available for Employment

    		 2018
    Graduates Employed 3
    Percent of Graduates Employed 100.00%
    Employed in Related Occupation 3
    Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.00%
    Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0
    Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.00%
    Employed - No Response 0
    Percent Employed - No Response 0.00%
    Seeking Employment 0
    Percent Seeking Employment 0.00%
    Reaction To Training at Madison College

    		 2018
    Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.7 0 0
    Number of Satisfaction Responses 3
    Very Satisfied 2
    Percent Very Satisfied 66.70%
    Satisfied 1
    Percent Satisfied 33.30%
    Unsatisfied 0
    Percent Unsatisfied 0.00%
    Very Unsatisfied 0
    Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.00%
    Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

    		 2018
    Number of Primary Reason Responses 14
    Preparation for Getting a Job 0
    Percent Preparation for Getting a Job 0.00%
    Career Change 1
    Percent Career Change 7.10%
    Improvement of Existing Skills 0
    Percent Improvement of Existing Skills 0.00%
    Preparation for Further Education 13
    Percent Preparation for Further Education 92.90%
    Personal Interest 0
    Percent Personal Interest 0.00%
    Other 0
    Percent Other 0.00%
    When Employment was Obtained

    		 2018
    Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 2
    Before Enrollment 1
    Percent Before Enrollment 50.00%
    While Attending the College 1
    Percent While Attending the College 50.00%
    After Training at the College 0
    Percent After Training at the College 0.00%
    Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

    		 2018
    Number of Employment Location Responses 3
    In College District 3
    Percent In College District 100.00%
    In Wisconsin, Not in District 0
    Percent of In Wisconsin 0.00%
    Outside of Wisconsin 0
    Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.00%
    Employer Location Unknown 0
    Percent Location Unknown 0.00%
    Salary Trend
    Salary Trend 2018
    Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 3
    Average Monthly Wage $2,227
    Average Hourly Wage $12.95
    Average Work Hours per Week 38
    Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count
    Average Hourly Wage
    Average Work Hours per Week
  • Graduate Employers
    Total Positions Open for academic year: 2018
    Wisconsin TechConnectTM Jobs* Madison Non-Madison
    Number of Full Time Positions Open
    Number of Part Time Positions Open
    Total Jobs
    Graduate Employers for academic year: 2018
    Employer(s) Job Title City** State*** Positions
    Learning Ladder Float Teacher Cottage Grove
    Red Caboose Day Care Teacher Assistant
    Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital Teacher

    * - Wisconsin TechConnectTM jobs are posted through a statewide consortium operated and funded by all 16 of the technical colleges in Wisconsin.

    ** - 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 techconnect@madisoncollege.edu

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