Start dates: August and January
Early Childhood Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE Program Code: 10-307-1 | Downtown Milwaukee,
West Allis campuses
Pursue a career in child care or
exceptional education settings for young
children and have a positive impact on a
child’s life. Coursework covers healthcare
and nutrition, creative activities,
and communication skills. Program
requirements include the completion of
four practicum experiences.
All courses are offered in English;
a bilingual mode is offered at the
West Allis Campus.
Career Outlook
Opportunities are available in group
child care settings, family child care,
or working with exceptional-needs
children.
You can earn the Child Care Services
diploma on your way to completing this
associate degree.
matc.edu | 414-297-MATC
Workplace Competencies
Employers will expect graduates to:
• Plan schedules of developmentally
appropriate activities
• Understand and apply knowledge of
child development
• Have knowledge of and promote health
and safety in children’s programs
• Understand and utilize appropriate
techniques for guiding child behavior
• Prepare written plans, progress records
and reports
Admission Requirements
• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic
skills through a course placement
assessment
• Good health as evidenced by a medical
exam and proper immunizations
• Documentation of compliance with
Wisconsin’s Caregiver Law
Early Childhood Education Curriculum
TECHNICAL STUDIES
Credits
CHILDD-148
ECE: Foundations of
Early Childhood Education^ .............3
CHILDD-151
ECE: Infant and
Toddler Development ^ ...................3
CHILDD-167
ECE: Health, Safety and Nutrition ^ .3
CHILDD-174
ECE: Practicum 1 ^ ...........................3
CHILDD-178
ECE: Art, Music and Language Arts ^3
CHILDD-179
ECE: Child Development ^ ................3
CHILDD-188
ECE: Guiding Child Behavior ^ ..........3
CHILDD-192
ECE: Practicum 2 ‡ ............................3
CHILDD-194
ECE: Math, Science
and Social Studies ‡ ..........................3
CHILDD-166
ECE: Curriculum Planning ‡...............3
CHILDD-187
ECE: Children with Differing Abilities 3
CHILDD-195
ECE: Family and
Community Relationships^ .............3
CHILDD-197
ECE: Practicum 3 ‡ ............................3
CHILDD-198
ECE: Administering an
Early Childhood Program ..................3
CHILDD-199
ECE: Practicum 4 ‡ ............................3
GENERAL STUDIES
ENG-151
Communication Skills 1 ‡^ ...................3
(&) ENG-152 Communication Skills 2 ‡ ......................3
(or) ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG
or SPEECH course
NATSCI-172 Basic Nutritional Science .......................3
(or) NATSCI-233 Environmental Science
PSYCH-199 Psychology of Human Relations ............3
(or) PSYCH-231 Introductory Psychology
SOCSCI-172 Introduction to Diversity Studies...........3
(or) SOCSCI-217 Valuing Diversity
Select two courses; one each from two groups: 6
#1 MATH-107 College Mathematics ‡
(or) MATH-275
#2 ECON-195 Economics
(or) ECON-201 or ECON-202
#3 SOCSCI-197 Contemporary American Society
(or) SOCSCI-205 Social Problems
SUGGESTED ELECTIVES
(Three credits needed) 3
CHILDD-168 Group Programming for Infants
PHYED-210 An Active Approach
to Wellness and Fitness
TOTAL CREDITS: 69
For complete information, go to
matc.edu/las/index.cfm
To apply for financial aid, visit fafsa.ed.gov
School Code: 003866
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Child Care Services
diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer
to one or more four-year institutions.
Possible Careers
• Child Care Services
• Child Care Teacher
• Exceptional Education
Paraprofessional
Related Programs
• Child Care Services
• Preschool
• Associate in Arts – Educational
Foundations Track
10% Post Consumer Recycled
For more information:
matc.edu or 414-297-MATC
Wisconsin Relay System 711
Downtown
Milwaukee Campus
700 West State Street
Mequon Campus
5555 West Highland Road
Oak Creek Campus
6665 South Howell Avenue
West Allis Campus
1200 South 71st Street
MATC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and complies with all requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. MATC is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, the national standard in accrediting colleges and schools for distinction in academics and student services.
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