This certificate will qualify individuals to work as a Title I, SPED, or Early Childhood para in Nebraska school districts meeting specific assessment/mastery requirements for the state.

This certificate in early childhood education provides students with the coursework needed for Child Development Associate professional education hours in the “Infant and Toddler” area. Students are prepared to assist in an infant/toddler setting.

Note: Only one Early Childhood Education Certificate may be earned by any student

This certificate in early childhood education provides students with the coursework needed for Child Development Associate professional education hours in the “Preschool” area. Students are prepared to assist in a classroom setting with children preschool to grade 3.

Note: Only one Early Childhood Education Certificate may be earned by any student

Our Early Childhood Education program will help you develop and refine your teaching skills and learn new techniques through practicum experience while working under the supervision of a teacher in a child care facility or early childhood program.

Working with children is a worthwhile and gratifying career where each day is different and you’re always on the move, playing a crucial role in shaping the social, cognitive, and emotional development of the children under your care.

With the power of learning how to play an instrument, sing a new song, or create an original tune, music has been shown to improve learning skills, relieve stress, and heighten language development skills. Teaching children this important subject brings its own set of challenges and rewards.

Educating children can be a fulfilling, complex, and ever-changing experience. Our program will introduce you to the history and philosophies of education, curriculum analysis, school governance, finance, contemporary successes, and problems in education. Our program is offered at all three of WNCC’s campuses with many classes also available online.

Educating children can be a fulfilling, complex, and ever-changing experience. Our program will introduce you to the history and philosophies of education, curriculum analysis, school governance, finance, contemporary successes, and problems in education. Our program is offered at all three of WNCC’s campuses with many classes also available online.