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Foundational Early Childhood Education
Certificate
Why choose Foundational Early Childhood Education?
- Are you ready to make a difference in the life of a child and start your career in early childhood education?
- Earn industry-required certificates, such as Mandated Reporter Training, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training, and Abusive Head Trauma Training.
- Learn about best practices in early childhood education through Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Training.
- Be ready to meet the evolving needs of the childcare industry.
- Fulfills entry-level requirements as specified in DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.
This certificate is a focused, short-term "sprint" to develop targeted, real-world competency for career advancement. Enroll today to accelerate your career and get to the next level in your current job or field of choice!
Program Locations
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Online
Delivery:
In Person, Online (anytime, anywhere)
Daytime
Part-Time
8-Week Classes
Length of Program: 1 semester or less
Credits: 4
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, or Summer
Keep Going to Earn the Next Certificate: Early Childhood-Lead Teacher
Keep Going to Earn a Technical Diploma: Early Childhood Professional
Keep Going to Earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS): Early Childhood Education
What You'll Learn
Outcomes
- Apply child development theory to practice.
- Cultivate relationships with children, family, and the community.
- Assess child growth and development.
- Use effective, research-based practices in teaching and learning.
- Integrate health, safety, and nutrition practices.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Certificate Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $646.55
- Books: $0
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $646.55
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid. Explore other ways to help pay for college.
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
ECE: Health, Safety, & Nutrition
Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
Instructors
Careers
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
"Early Childhood Education at Mid-State is a great hands-on program that allows you to fulfill your passion of working with children. You learn about child development, curriculum planning, basic administration, and so much more!”
MEGAN DOESCHER
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
