This 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. Students who complete the course requirements are eligible to receive the Assistant Child Care Certificate (ACCT) which potentially allows them to work at a licensed child care center starting at the age of 17. You are able to take this course before you are 17 years of age but will not receive the ACCT. In the future, if you want to obtain the ACCT you will be able to take the class again.
Prerequisites: None
½ credit
Articulation: This course is offered as Dual Credit through Mid-State Technical College (MSTC). Successful completion will earn you 3 credits for their “Foundation of Early Childhood Education” course.