MATC 2026-27 Catalog

Community and Human Services Academic and Career Pathway Preschool CERTIFICATE | PROGRAM CODE: 61-307-1 Program Description Bilingual (Spanish) mode offered at the West Allis Campus Take this step to further develop your options in a child care career. After completing this certi fi cate’s coursework and an additional required course (CHILDD-175), you become eligible for The Registry Preschool credential. Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Online Campus, West Allis Campus Start Dates: August and January Admission Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Documentation of compliance with Wisconsin’s Caregiver Law. Proper immunizations and good health as evidenced by a medical examination. Practicum placement contingent upon results of criminal background check. Financial Aid Eligible: No

SEMESTER1

CREDITS

CHILDD-167 CHILDD-151 CHILDD-148 CHILDD-108

ECE: Health, Safety and Nutrition ................................... 3 ECE: Infant and Toddler Development ............................. 3 ECE: Foundations of Early Childhood Education.............. 3 ECE: Early Language and Literacy .................................. 3

SEMESTER2

CHILDD-160 CHILDD-179

ECE: Field Experience 1.................................................. 3 ECE: Child Development ................................................. 3

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program

Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu . Some certificates can be earned while completing associate degrees and/ or technical diplomas that are eligible for financial aid. Certificate programs alone are not eligible for financial aid; contact MATC for details. All credits in certificate programs must be earned at MATC with a 2.0 cumulative GPA or higher. Upon completion of the certificate’s requirements, the student’s transcript is notated with the credential earned.

Community and Human Services

RELATED PROGRAMS

Preschool (C) After completing this certi fi cate, your credits can be applied toward earning the Child Care Services technical diploma and Early Childhood Education associate degree.

Child Care Services (TD) Apply the Preschool certi fi cate credits toward earning this technical diploma. REMAINING CREDITS: 9

Early Childhood Education (AD) Apply the Child Care Services credits toward earning this associate degree. REMAINING CREDITS: 33

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-570-4426 or servepathway@matc.edu

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