Explore the foundations of early childhood education and learn skills to support the education, healthy growth and development of preschool-aged children. Credits from this technical diploma transfer into WCTC’s nationally accredited Early Childhood Education associate degree program, so you can easily continue on the pathway to a rewarding career.
Courses include five theory and skills courses, and two practicum experiences in an early care and education preschool setting. Graduate candidates present a final portfolio to a Registry Commission for evaluation before being awarded the Preschool Credential.
WCTC's Dual Enrollment Academy (DEA) is designed to give high school students a jump start in high-demand occupations, awarding participants with a WCTC credential upon successful completion along with earning high school credits.
Upon completing this program, you'll earn the Early Childhood Education Preschool Technical Diploma.
Earned while enrolled in Dual Enrollment Academy: Infant Toddler Credential (12-credit Certificate)
Earned while enrolled in Dual Enrollment Academy: Early Childhood Education Preschool (24-credit Technical Diploma)
Dual Enrollment Academy students have 36 remaining credits to earn: Early Childhood Education (60-credit Associate Degree)