About this Program

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 degree.

Details

start date
Fall Start
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In-Person
Financial Aid Available
$4,531 Estimated Cost
La Crosse

Career Pathways

This program is part of a career pathway, a laddered approach to career education. It allows you to earn employer-recognized credentials that lead to job and career advancement.

Previous education and work experience could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning, saving you time and money. Find out more about what may apply to this program.

Other Programs in This Area of Interest

Open doors to rewarding careers helping people, young and old. From early childhood education to social services, when you choose one of these programs you prepare to work in roles that uplift individuals and strengthen communities.