Related Courses

• Child Care: Fundamentals Family Child Care Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47307420

  Provides essential information about establishing a family child care that is in accordance with Wisconsin's State Law.

  Online

  Spring 2021

• Child Care: Intro to Child Care Profession Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47307461

  Provides entry level knowledge and skills for individuals as they begin to or intend to care for children in group or family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of child care providers. This course fulfills introductory non-credit course requirements as specified in HFS Chapters 45 and 46 for family and group day care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.

  Online

  Spring 2021, Summer 2021

• Child Care: Profession Mod A Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47307461

  Provides entry level knowledge and skills for individuals as they begin to or intend to care for children in group or family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of child care providers. This course fulfills introductory non-credit course requirements as specified in HFS Chapters 45 and 46 for family and group day care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.

  Online

  Spring 2021, Summer 2021

• Child Care: Profession Mod B Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47307461

  Provides entry level knowledge and skills for individuals as they begin to or intend to care for children in group or family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of child care providers. This course fulfills introductory non-credit course requirements as specified in HFS Chapters 45 and 46 for family and group day care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.

  Online

  Spring 2021, Summer 2021

• Child Care: Skills and Strategies for Child Care Teacher Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47307462

  Focuses on skills and strategies for the child care teacher with emphasis on selecting developmentally appropriate activities, planning lessons, and facilitating children's activities. This course meets Wisconsin's requirements for Child Care Teacher. Prerequisite: Introduction to the Child Care Profession.

  Online

  Spring 2021, Summer 2021

• Child Care: Fundamentals Infant & Toddler Care Continuing Education

  CATALOG #47307470

  Provides requirements and practices for entry level childcare providers who are or will work with infants and toddlers. Course fulfills requirements as specified by Wisconsin's State Law. Wisconsin day care regulations require that individuals working with infants and toddlers must complete infant and toddler training within six months of assuming a position.

  Online

  Spring 2021, Summer 2021

• ECE: Foundations of Early Childhood Education Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307148

  This 3-credit course introduces you to the early childhood profession. Course competencies include: explore the concepts of diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias as it relates to early childhood education, investigate the history of early childhood education, examine regulatory requirements for early childhood education programs in WI, summarize types of early childhood education settings, identify the components of a quality early childhood education program, summarize responsibilities of early childhood education professionals, explore early childhood curriculum models and examine the critical role of play as it relates to developmentally appropriate practice.

  Online

  Spring 2021

• ECE: Infant & Toddler Development Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307151

  In this 3-credit course you will study infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives; analyze development of infants and toddlers (conception to thirty-six months); correlate prenatal and postnatal conditions with development; summarize child development theories; analyze the role of heredity and the environment; examine culturally and developmentally appropriate environments for infants and toddlers, examine the role of brain development in early learning (conception through thirty-six months); examine caregiving routines as curriculum; and examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for infants and toddlers.

  Offered Collegewide

  Spring 2021

• ECE: Health, Safety, & Nutrition Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307167

  This 3-credit course examines the topics of health, safety, and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity and anti-bias perspectives, follow governmental regulations and professional standards as they apply to health, safety, and nutrition, provide a safe early childhood environment, provide a healthy early childhood environment, plan nutritionally sound menus, adhere to child abuse and neglect mandates, apply Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) risk reduction strategies, apply strategies to prevent the occurrence of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), incorporate health, safety, and nutrition concepts into the children's curriculum.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2021, Summer 2021

• ECE: Introductory Practicum Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307174

  In this 3-credit practicum course you will learn about and apply the course competencies in an actual early childhood setting. You will explore the standards for quality early childhood education, demonstrate professional behaviors, and meet the requirements for training in the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. PREREQUISITE: Admission to early Childhood Education/E-CHiLD or E-Connect-Child Care Services or dean approval.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2021, Spring 2021

• ECE: Child Development Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307179

  The 3-credit course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives; analyze social, cultural, and economic influences on child development; summarize child development theories; analyze development of children ages three through five; analyze development of children ages five through eight; relate child development research findings to teaching practice; analyze the role of heredity and the environment; examine the role of brain development in early learning (ages 3-8); examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for children ages 3-8.

  Online

  Fall 2021

• ECE: Children with Differing Abilities Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307187

  This 3-credit course focuses on the child with differing abilities in an early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives; promote inclusive programs for young children; apply legal and ethical requirements including, but not limited to, ADA and IDEA; examine the consultation process to embed intervention in natural based settings; differentiate between typical and exceptional development; analyze the differing abilities of children with physical, cognitive, health/medical, communication, and/or behavioral/emotional disorders; identify community and professional resources; interpret an individual educational plan (IEP/IFSP) for children with developmental differences; adapt curriculum to meet the needs of children with developmental differences; examine strategies for cultivating partnerships with families who have children with developmental differences.

  Online

  Summer 2021

• ECE: Guiding Children's Behavior Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307188

  This 3-credit course examines positive strategies to guide children's behavior in the early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives; analyze techniques for and effects of strong relationship-building with children and families; identify positive and proactive guidance principles and techniques to support children; analyze environmental influences on child behavior; identify strategies that support children’s active engagement in the learning environment; identify strategies that proactively teach emotional literacy and regulation techniques; identify strategies that proactively teach friendship skills; identify strategies that proactively teach children calming, relaxation, and problem-solving techniques; utilize observation and assessment techniques to assess and interpret behavior; create a behavior support plan based on a functional behavior assessment; create a guidance philosophy. This course meets the requirements of the "24 hour Wisconsin" Pyramid Model training.

  Offered Collegewide

  Spring 2021

• ECE: Family and Community Relationships Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307195

  In this 3-credit course you will examine the role of relationships with family and community in early childhood education. Course competencies include: implement strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives when working with families and community; analyze contemporary family patterns and trends; identify strategies to strengthen and support families; explore effective communication strategies; discover strategies for developing respectful and reciprocal relationships with families; analyze strategies to promote family engagement in early childhood education programs; explore a variety of formats for meeting with families in their contexts; advocate for children and families; and explore community resources that provide a range of services for children and families.

  Online

  Fall 2021

• ECE: Literature for Young Children Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307183

  This course will survey the range of literature and materials available to children. Criteria for selection, evaluation and use of these materials will also be explored. Investigations of the major genres of children's literature will allow for a thorough understanding of not only the distinctions of that genre, but also the benefits and considerations of the genre in literacy development and appreciation.

  Online

  Spring 2021

• ECE: Preschool Practicum Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307175

  This course will apply as the capstone course in The Registry Preschool Credential. You will be placed or working in an early childhood setting with 3-5 year old children and create a portfolio that prepares you for The Registry commission. In this course you will be implementing regulations and standards for quality early childhood education, applying knowledge of child development and positive guidance, utilizing observation and assessment techniques, and assessing developmentally appropriate environments for preschoolers. PREREQUISITE: 10307174 ECE: Introductory Practicum. Prerequisite override required for students in the Preschool Education Professional (The Registry Preschool Credential).

  Offered Collegewide

  Spring 2021

• ECE: Intermediate Practicum Undergraduate | 3 Credits

  CATALOG #10307177

  In this 3-credit course you will be implementing regulations and standards for quality early childhood education, applying knowledge of child development and positive guidance, utilizing observation and assessment techniques, and assessing developmentally appropriate environments for children. PREREQUISITE: 10307174 ECE: Introductory Practicum.

  Offered Collegewide

  Fall 2021, Spring 2021