DEA - Early Childhood Education Preschool
Early Childhood Education Preschool
Dual Enrollment Academy | 24-credit Program
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.
About Dual Enrollment Academy
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.
DEA - Early Childhood Education Preschool Courses
Upon completing this program, you'll earn the Early Childhood Education Preschool Technical Diploma.
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
| 307-148 ECE Foundations of ECE | 3 |
| 307-160 ECE Field Experience 1 | 3 |
| 307-167 Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| 307-179 Child Development | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
| 307-108 Early Language and Literacy | 3 |
| 307-110 Social Science, Art, and Music | 3 |
| 307-170 Field Experience 2 | 3 |
| 307-188 Guiding Child Behavior | 3 |
Early Childhood Education Preschool Pathway
Earned while enrolled in Dual Enrollment Academy:
Early Childhood Education Preschool (24-credit Technical Diploma)