Printed on 9/24/2023
Early Childhood Educator Apprentice
50-307-1
Apprenticeship (A)
Full Time
24 Credits
Not Financial Aid Eligible
Time of Day:
Day
Locations*:
Appleton, Online
*If general education courses are required, they may be available at multiple locations.
Have a passion for helping children grow during the early years of development? This apprenticeship provides you with the opportunity to attend classes at FVTC while employed at a childcare center. The two-year apprenticeship focuses on child development, family and community relationships, health and nutrition, supporting student needs and much more. Early Childhood Educators support the cognitive, social/emotional and physical development of children through developmentally appropriate programming and environments.
COURSE LIST
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Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.
Occupational Specific
(24 Credits)
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ECE: Foundations of Early Childhood
10-307-148
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10307148
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This 3-credit course introduces the early childhood profession through a historical overview of the field. The course will explore program trends, quality indicators, and developmentally appropriate practices for children birth to 8 years of age.
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ECE: Infant & Toddler Development
10-307-151
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10307151
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This 3-credit course explores infant and toddler development as it applies to an early childhood education setting. This course focuses on children's development from conception through thirty-six months (3 years). This course includes training for Wisconsin Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care certification.
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ECE: Hlth Safety & Nutrition
10-307-167
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10307167
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This 3-credit course examines the topics of health, safety, and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting for children from birth through 8 years of age. This course includes training for Abusive Head Trauma, SIDS, and Mandated Reporter certifications.
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ECE: Child Development
10-307-179
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10307179
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This 3-credit course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting. This course focuses on children ages 3-8 years of age.
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ECE: Children w Diff Abilities
10-307-187
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10307187
- Credits: 3.00
This 3-credit course focuses on the child with differing abilities in an inclusive early childhood education setting while examining strategies for cultivating partnerships with families and community supports for children from birth to 8 years of age.
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ECE: Family & Community Relationships
10-307-195
3Credit
54
108
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10307195
- Credits: 3.00
Credit for Prior Learning Options Available
This 3-credit course will examine the role of relationships with family and community in early childhood education for children from birth to 8 years of age. In this course, students will complete the Strengthening Families Training.
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ECE: Early Language & Literacy
10-307-108
3Credit
72
90
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 72
- Outside Effort Hours: 90
- Course Number: 10307108
- Credits: 3.00
This 3-credit course explores strategies to encourage the development of early language and literacy knowledge and skill building in children birth to 8 years of age.
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ECE: Guiding Child Behavior
10-307-188
3Credit
54
108
N/A
- Instructional Hours: 54
- Outside Effort Hours: 108
- Course Number: 10307188
- Credits: 3.00
This 3-credit course examines positive strategies to guide children's behavior in the early childhood education setting for children from birth to 8 years of age. This course meets the requirements of the Wisconsin Pyramid Model training.