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A child’s learning experiences in his or her first eight years of life are crucial to social, mental and emotional growth and development and academic success. Working in this field requires patience, creativity, and a desire to make a difference in a child’s life. It also requires keen observation skills, a talent for human insight, and clear communication skills.
As a student in Blackhawk's Early Childhood Education program, you will gain those skills and more. You’ll learn how to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) into early childhood education, making you a highly desirable candidate as an educator who can help children develop their critical thinking skills through fun and play. You’ll learn innovative teaching techniques and skills through a hands-on approach in a unique learning environment. With field experience taking place in the first semester, you’ll know early on if working in early childhood education is right for you.
We also offer the ECE4U program in conjunction with UW-Whitewater. The ECE4U program lets you complete your two-year degree here and then transfer to UWW to get a dual license, allowing you to teach early childhood through third grade and special education through third grade.
Estimated Tuition Cost
$9,915
Median Wage
$32,300
Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:
For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information
Have you acquired relevant education or work experience? You might qualify for credits based on your prior learning.
Get in touch with an advisor to discuss program details, curriculum, credit transfer options, and financial aid opportunities.
Early Childhood Education program graduates will meet the state educational requirements to be a child care teacher in a licensed group early childhood center for children ages two weeks to 10 years old.
Please note: drug testing may also be required by certain sites. There are fees associated with these tasks. For more information, please contact the program faculty and/or program advisor.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
The T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Program is a program administered by the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) and is funded through the Department of Children & Families (DCF). It offers qualifying students a major portion of tuition and book costs, plus a travel stipend and a bonus upon completion.
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships can be used for the Early Childhood Education associate degree or any of the credentials offered at Blackhawk Technical College. For more information, call 1 (800) 783-9322 ext. 7240.
Associate Degree
61 Credits
Beloit-Janesville Campus
6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546
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