Early Childhood Professional
- Technical Diploma
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The Early Childhood Professional technical diploma provides the knowledge and experience necessary to truly make a difference in the lives of children. Hands-on fieldwork and related academic work will prepare you to work with children from birth through five years of age in a child care center setting. Start your child care teaching career with this credential, or continue your education with Western’s Early Childhood Education associate’s degree.
*Please note that the delivery method for fall courses may change as the COVID-19 situation unfolds. Our goal is to ensure that teaching and learning happens in a safe environment. We will communicate updates as quickly as possible.
Program Outcomes
- Living responsibly
- Refining professionalism
- Cultivating passion
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Program Specific Requirements
To enroll in the Early Childhood Professional program, first apply for admission to the College, then read the program's Essential Functions, begin the background check process, and provide proof of your Health Record. You can find links to these documents below. The last step for admission to the program will be to complete an Intent to Enroll form. Please see the details below.
- Early Childhood Essential Functions [1]
- Early Childhood Health Record [2]
- Early Childhood DCF Background Check Request Form [3]
- Early Childhood Background Check [4]
- Contact the Welcome Center to make an appointment with an Admissions Coach to complete your Intent to Enroll form.
Additional Information
Our Health and Public Safety programs are required to report additional information to prospective students, including certification exams, licensure, program completion rates, etc. You can find this information in the document below:
- Program Details [5]
Program Contact
Tracy Craker
Program Chair, Early Childhood Education
608-789-6144
CrakerT@westerntc.edu [6]
Career Pathways:
Early Childhood Professional
Prior Learning:
Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more [7] about what may apply to this program.
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Courses
The following list is not the official course list for this program. It is intended to give students an idea of what coursework will be required.
Current students should use the MyWestern [8] self-service portal when registering for class.