Technical Colleges
2023-2024 Directory of Degree Programs in Early Childhood in Wisconsin
Note: Not all educational pathways are eligible for T.E.A.C.H. scholarships.
For more information email: TEACH@wisconsinearlychildhood.org.
#1 - Blackhawk Technical College
College Website: www.blackhawk.edu/
Program Website: www.blackhawk.edu/Programs-Classes/Explore-Programs/Program-Detail/program/Early-Childhood-Education
Mailing Address of College: 6004 S. County Road G P.O. Box 5009 Janesville, WI 53547
Key Contact in Early Childhood Department or Education Department:
Michelle Weirich, ECE Lead Instructor
608-743-4505
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: No
Program Format:
*Program is available fully online, except for field experiences or practicum requirements.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 45 Early Childhood credit hours
- 61 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.blackhawk.edu/Admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.blackhawk.edu/Paying-for-College/Financial-Aid |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.blackhawk.edu/Paying-for-College/Tuition-Fees |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.blackhawk.edu/Programs-Classes/Transfer-After-BTC |
| Student Resources: | www.blackhawk.edu/Student-Resources |
#2 - Chippewa Valley Technical College
College Website: www.cvtc.edu
Program Website: www.cvtc.edu/academics/programs/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of College: 620 W. Clairemont Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54701
Key Contacts in Education Department:
Amanda Dohms
adohms1@cvtc.edu
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: Yes
Program format: 16 week semesters, with classes offered fall and spring semesters only.
*Program is available fully online, with the exception of practicum requirements.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 42 Early Childhood credit hours
- 60 total credit hours
- Child Care Services Technical Diploma
- 27 Early Childhood credit hours
- 30 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Apprenticeship
- 24 Early Childhood credit hours
- 24 total credit hours
- Wisconsin Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.cvtc.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.cvtc.edu/pay-for-college |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.cvtc.edu/pay-for-college |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.cvtc.edu/academics/transfer-pathways |
| Student Resources: | www.cvtc.edu/experience-cvtc |
#3 - Fox Valley Technical College
College Website: www.fvtc.edu
Program Website: www.fvtc.edu/earlychildhood
Mailing Address of College: 1825 N. Bluemound Dr. P.O. Box 2277 Appleton, WI 54912
Key Contacts in Early Childhood Department:
Kathy Meetz
920-735-5724
NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation?: No
Program Format: Traditional semester format. Summer classes are available.
*Program is available fully online, with the exception of field experiences or practicum requirements.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 42 Early Childhood credit hours
- 60 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Education Teacher Technical Diploma
- 27 Early Childhood credit hours
- 30 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Apprenticeship
- 24 Early Childhood credit hours
- 24 total credit hours
- Assistant Teacher Technical Diploma (same classes as required for Preschool Credential)
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Child Care Administrator Certificate
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Family Child Care Certificate
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
- Infant Toddler Certificate
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
- Teacher Aide Certificate
- 6 Early Childhood credit hours
- 6 total credit hours
- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
- 6 Early Childhood credit hours
- 6 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | https://www.fvtc.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | https://www.fvtc.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid |
| Tuition/Fees: | https://www.fvtc.edu/paying-for-college/tuition |
| Transfer Agreements: | https://www.fvtc.edu/programs/credit-for-prior-learning |
| Student Resources: | https://www.fvtc.edu/support-services and https://www.fvtc.edu/campus-resources |
#4 - Gateway Technical College
College Website: www.gtc.edu
Program Website: www.gtc.edu/programs/associate-degrees/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of College: 3520 – 30th Avenue Kenosha, WI 53144
Key Contact in Early Childhood Department:
Christine Spang
262-564-2521
NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation?: No
Program format: 14 week semesters with 7 week hybrid sessions to be added soon. Summer classes are offered.
*Program is not available fully online.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 45 Early Childhood credit hours
- 61 total credit hours
- Child Care Teacher Certificate
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Child Care Administrator Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Infant Toddler Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
- Infant Toddler Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
- Group Child Care Essentials Certificate
- 6 Early Childhood credit hours
- 6 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.gtc.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.gtc.edu/paying-college/apply-financial-aid |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.gtc.edu/paying-college |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.gtc.edu/admissions/audience/transfer-students |
| Student Resources: | www.gtc.edu/campus-life |
#5 - Lakeshore Technical College
College Website: www.gotoltc.edu
Program Website: www.gotoltc.edu/programs-and-courses/degree-programs/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of Colleges: 1290 North Avenue Cleveland, WI 53015
Key Contact in Early Childhood Department:
Jennifer Irish
920-693-1348
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: No
Program Format: Traditional semester format. Summer classes are offered.
*All courses except for the four Practicum courses (field experiences) are offered in the iFlex delivery mode.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 42 Early Childhood credit hours
- 60 total credit hours
- Child Care Services Technical Diploma
- 27 Early Childhood credit hours
- 33 total credit hours
- Wisconsin Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Child Care Professional
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.gotoltc.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.gotoltc.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid-eligibility |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.gotoltc.edu/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.gotoltc.edu/future-students/transfer |
| Student Resources: | www.gotoltc.edu/experience-ltc/student-resources |
#6 - Madison College
College Website: www.madisoncollege.edu
Program Website: www.madisoncollege.edu/academics/programs/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of College: 1701 Wright St Madison, WI 53704
Key Contact in Education Department:
Emily Pink
608-258-2377
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: No
Program format: Traditional semester format
*Program is not available fully online.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 42 Early Childhood credit hours
- 60 total credit hours
- Child Care Services Technical Diploma
- 27 Early Childhood credit hours
- 30 total credit hours
- Preschool Diploma
- 21 Early Childhood credit hours
- 21 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Infant Toddler Credential (English & Bilingual Spanish)
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
- Basic Early Educator embedded diploma
- 9 Early Childhood credit hours
- 9 total credit hours
- Administrator Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Inclusion Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.madisoncollege.edu/get-started/apply |
| Financial Aid: | www.madisoncollege.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.madisoncollege.edu/paying-for-college |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.madisoncollege.edu/academics/transfer/from-mc/partnerships |
| Student Resources: | www.students.madisoncollege.edu/ |
#7 - Milwaukee Area Technical College
College Website: www.matc.edu
Program Website: www.matc.edu/course-catalog/community-human-services/early-childhood-education.html
Mailing Address of College:700 West State Street Milwaukee, WI 53233
Key Contacts in Education Department:
Instructional Chair:
Dr. Toshiba Adams, adamst3@matc.edu
Program Coordinator:
Megan Cary, carym1@matc.edu
Bilingual Program Coordinator:
Celina Echeveste, echevecm@matc.edu
Registry Credential:
Chrishele Bates, batesc11@matc.edu
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: Yes
Program Format: 2 8-week sessions within a traditional semester.
*Program is not available fully online.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 45 Early Childhood credit hours
- 61 total credit hours
- Childcare Services Technical Diploma
- 27 Early Childhood credit hours
- 27 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Apprentice
- 24 Early Childhood credit hours
- 24 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Administrator Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Infant Toddler Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
- Inclusion Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.matc.edu/admissions-registration/index.html |
| Financial Aid: | www.matc.edu/costs-scholarships-aid/index.html |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.matc.edu/costs-scholarships-aid/tuition-fees.html |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.matc.edu/academics/academic-resources/four-year-transfer/index.html |
| Student Resources: | www.matc.edu/student-life-resources/index.html |
#8 - Mid-State Technical College
College Website: www.mstc.edu/
Program Website: www.mstc.edu/programs/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of College: 1001 Centerpoint Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481
Key Contact in Education Department:
April Hartjes
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: No
Program format: Mixture of accelerated 8 week classes and standard 16 week classes. Summer classes are offered.
*Program is not available fully online
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 45 Early Childhood credit hours
- 61 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Lead Teacher Certificate
- 9 Early Childhood credit hours
- 9 total credit hours
- Infant Toddler Specialist Certificate
- 6 Early Childhood credit hours
- 6 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.mstc.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.mstc.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.mstc.edu/tuition/tuition-and-fees |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.mstc.edu/transfer |
| Student Resources: | www.mstc.edu/student-services |
#9 - Moraine Park Technical College
College Website: www.morainepark.edu/
Program Website: www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/early-childhood-education/
Mailing Address of College: 235 North National Ave. P.O. Box 1940 Fond du Lac, WI 54936
Key Contact in Early Childhood Department or Education Department:
Associate Dean of Human Services
Andrew Baus
920-924-3330
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: No
Program format: Mixture of 8 week and 16 week courses
* Online depends on option
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 42 Early Childhood credit hours
- 63 total credit hours
- Child Care Services Technical Diploma
- 27 Early Childhood credit hours
- 27 total credit hours
- Administrator Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Infant Toddler Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.morainepark.edu/admissions/new-student/how-to-apply-for-admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.morainepark.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/ |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.morainepark.edu/pay-for-college/cost-of-your-education/ |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.morainepark.edu/transfer-to-a-four-year-college/ |
| Student Resources: | www.morainepark.edu/experience-mptc/student-resources/ |
#10 - Nicolet College
College Website: www.nicoletcollege.edu
Program Website: www.nicoletcollege.edu/programs-degrees/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of College: 5364 College Drive P.O. Box 518 Rhinelander, WI 54501
Key Contacts in Education Department:
Diana Rickert
715-365-4585
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: No
Program format: Mixture of full term and accelerated courses.
*Program is not available fully online.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 39 Early Childhood credit hours
- 60 total credit hours
- Preschool Embedded Technical Diploma
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Infant Toddler Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
- Family Child Care Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Certificate
- 9 Early Childhood credit hours
- 9 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.nicoletcollege.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.nicoletcollege.edu/cost-aid/financial-aid |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.nicoletcollege.edu/cost-aid/tuition |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.nicoletcollege.edu/programs-degrees/university-transfer/transfer-guides |
| Student Resources: | www.nicoletcollege.edu/admissions/current-students |
#11 - Northcentral Technical College
College Website: www.ntc.edu
Program Website: www.ntc.edu/academics-training/programs/all/associate-degree/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of College: 1000 West Campus Drive Wausau, WI 54401
Key Contacts in Early Childhood Department:
Sara J. Bartelt, Associate Dean- School of Liberal Arts
Transfer, Education & General Studies
Nicole Guthrie, ECE Instructor
(715) 803-1675
NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation?: No
Program format: Mixture of full term and accelerated courses.
*Program is available fully online, except for field experiences or practicum requirements.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 42 Early Childhood credit hours
- 62 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Teacher Technical Diploma
- 27 Early Childhood credit hours
- 30 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Education Basics Certificate (Ages 0-2)
- 9 Early Childhood credit hours
- 9 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.ntc.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.ntc.edu/admissions/financial-aid |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.ntc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees |
| Transfer Agreements: | https://www.ntc.edu/admissions/credit-prior-learning/transfer |
| Student Resources: | www.ntc.edu/campus-life |
#12 - Northeast Wisconsin Technical School
College Website: www.nwtc.edu
Program Website: www.nwtc.edu/academics-and-training/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of College: 2740 W. Mason Street P.O. Box 19042 Green Bay, WI 54307
Key Contact in Early Childhood Department:
Mary Beth Boettcher
(920)498-5410 or (800) 422.NWTC x5410
NAEYC Early Childhood Associate Degree Accreditation?: In Progress
Program format: 2 8-week sessions during a semester.
*All courses are available fully online. Some courses require child observations or interviews that may be in-person. Each field experience course requires attendance at a student teaching site. See student handbook for more field experience information.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 42 Early Childhood credit hours
- 61 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Technical Diploma
- 27 Early Childhood credit hours
- 34 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Child Care Administration Certificate/Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Preschool Credential/Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Infant Toddler Certificate/Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Licensing Basic Pathways Certificate: Ages 0-2 years
- 9 Early Childhood credit hours
- 9 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Licensing Basic Pathways Certificate: Ages 3-5 years
- 9 Early Childhood credit hours
- 9 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid |
| Financial Aid: | www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/transfer |
| Student Resources: | www.nwtc.edu/student-experience |
#13 - Northwood Technical College
College Website: www.northwoodtech.edu
Program Website: www.northwoodtech.edu/academic-programs/degree-programs-and-certificates/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of Colleges: 600 North 21st Street Superior, WI 54880
Key Contact in Early Childhood Department:
Amy Pennington
amy.pennington@northwoodtech.edu
715-246-1896
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: No
Program format: Traditional semester
* Online depends on pathway
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 42 Early Childhood credit hours
- 60 total credit hours
- E-CHiLD Online Associate Degree – AAS
- 42Early Childhood credit hours
- 60 total credit hours
- E-Connect-Child Care Services Technical Diploma
- 27Early Childhood credit hours
- 27 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Infant Toddler Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
- Group Child Care Essentials Pathway Certificate
- 6 Early Childhood credit hours
- 6 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.northwoodtech.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.northwoodtech.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.northwoodtech.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.northwoodtech.edu/admissions/preparing-for-college/credit-for-prior-learning/transfer-credit-from-other-colleges |
| Student Resources: | www.northwoodtech.edu/campuses |
#14 - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
College Website: https://www.swtc.edu/
Program Website: www.swtc.edu/academics/programs/service-industry/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of College:1800 Bronson Blvd. Fennimore, WI 53809
Key Contact in Education Department:
Renae Blaschke
(608) 822-2459
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: No
Program format: Traditional semester
*Program is available fully online, except for field experiences or practicum requirements.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 45 Early Childhood credit hours
- 61 total credit hours
- Technical Diploma – Child Care Services
- 24 Early Childhood credit hours
- 30 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | www.swtc.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | www.swtc.edu/student-resources/financial-resources/ |
| Tuition/Fees: | www.swtc.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/NetPriceCalculator/index.html |
| Transfer Agreements: | www.swtc.edu/admissions/transfer |
| Student Resources: | www.swtc.edu/student-resources/financial-resources/ |
#15 - Waukesha County Technical College
College Website: https://www.wctc.edu/
Program Website: https://www.wctc.edu/academics/programs/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of College: 800 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53702
Key Contact in Education Department:
Dena Constantineau, Associate Dean
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: Yes
Program format: Mixtures of accelerated and full term courses.
*Program is available fully online, except for field experiences or practicum requirements.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 45 Early Childhood credit hours
- 60 total credit hours
- Technical Diploma (Embedded Preschool Credential)
- 24 Early Childhood credit hours
- 24 total credit hours
- Administrator Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- Infant Toddler Credential
- 12 Early Childhood credit hours
- 12 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | https://www.wctc.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | https://www.wctc.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/financial-aid |
| Tuition/Fees: | https://www.wctc.edu/admissions/tuition-aid |
| Transfer Agreements: | https://www.wctc.edu/admissions/transfer |
| Student Resources: | https://www.wctc.edu/campus-life |
#16 - Western Technical College
College Website: https://www.westerntc.edu/
Program Website: https://www.westerntc.edu/early-childhood-education
Mailing Address of College: 400 7th Street North La Crosse, WI 54601
Key Contact in Education Department:
Tracy Craker
NAEYC Early Childhood Higher Education Accreditation?: No
Program format:Currently offered in traditional semester format, will move to 7 week sessions Fall 2024. Summer classes are not offered.
*Program is not available fully online.
Certificates, Diplomas and/or Degrees Offered
- Early Childhood Education Associate Degree – AAS
- 42 Early Childhood credit hours
- 60 total credit hours
- Early Childhood Professional Technical Diploma
- 24 Early Childhood credit hours
- 24 total credit hours
- Preschool Credential
- 18 Early Childhood credit hours
- 18 total credit hours
- ECE: Professional Development Certificate
- 6 Early Childhood credit hours
- 6 total credit hours
Useful Links:
| Admissions: | https://www.westerntc.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | https://www.westerntc.edu/financial-aid |
| Tuition/Fees: | https://www.westerntc.edu/tuition |
| Transfer Agreements: | https://www.westerntc.edu/transfer-options |
| Student Resources: | https://www.westerntc.edu/student-life |