WCTC AAS Early Childhood Education to UWM BS Community Engagement and Education
The Early Childhood Education AAS degree at WCTC teaches students how to guide young children’s learning and development. Coursework covers educational concepts such as:
- Child development theory
- Child, family and community relationships
- Child growth and development
- Best practices in teaching and learning
- Professionalism
- Health, safety and nutrition practices
The Community Engagement and Education BS at UWM builds on that approach with educational policy courses focused on community organization. Students choose an appropriate submajor.
Both programs emphasize:
- Practical communication skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal relations
The transfer pathway below follows the Wisconsin Technical College System articulation agreement (revised agreement in review) between WCTC’s AAS in Early Childhood Education & the BS in Community Engagement and Education at UWM. To have as many courses transfer as possible, follow the course substitutions marked with an asterisk.
The College of Community Engagement and Professions also offers a BS in Early Childhood Education. A separate articulation agreement governs transfer into that degree. See the transfer guide for more details.
For more information about education transfer pathways between WCTC and UWM, fill out the below form:
WCTC Courses and the UWM Equivalent
| WCTC Course | Credits | UWM Course | UWM Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 801-136 English Composition | 3 | ENGLISH 101 | Elective/Prerequisite for ENGLISH 102 |
| 801-198 Speech* | 3 | COMMUN 103 | Humanities GER |
| 804-118 Intermediate Algebra w/ Apps* | 4 | MATH 105 | Quantitative Literacy-Part A |
| 809-196 Intro to Sociology | 3 | SOCIOL 101 | Social Science GER |
| 809-198 Intro to Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 101 | Social Science GER |
| 307-108 ECE: Early Language & Literacy 307-110 ECE: Social Science, Art, & Music 307-112 ECE: STEM 307-148 ECE: Foundations of ECE 307-151 ECE: Infant & Toddler Development | 15 | ED POL 302, ED POL 340, ED POL 381, ED POL 383, ED POL 417 | Educational Policy Foundations |
| 307-167 ECE: Health, Safety, & Nutrition 307-174 ECE: Introductory Practicum 307-175 ECE: Preschool Practicum 307-177 ECE: Intermediate Practicum | 12 | CURRINS 301, CURRINS 302, ED POL 416 | Upper-division Major Electives |
| 307-187 ECE: Children w/ Differing Abilities 307-179 ECE: Child Development 307-188 ECE: Guiding Child Behavior 307-195 ECE: Family & Community Relations 307-199 ECE: Advanced Practicum | 15 | CURRINS 312, ED POL X, ED POL 202, ED POL 279, ED PSY X, EXCEDUC 200 | Lower-division Electives |
| Elective Course | 3 | Will differ based on course specifics | |
| Total WCTC Credits | 61 |
UWM Courses to Fulfill Bachelor’s Degree Requirements
| UWM Course | Credits | UWM Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 102 | 3 | Oral & Written Communication-Part A |
| ENGLISH 201, 205, 206, 207, or 214 | 3 | Oral & Written Communication-Part B/Advanced Expository Writing |
| Quantitative Literacy Part-B | 3 | Various course options |
| Language Other than English | 0-8 | May be met by two years of high school or two semesters of college |
| Various course options | 3 | Art GER |
| Various course options | 3 | Humanities GER |
| Various course options | 6-7 | Natural Science GER – one course with lab |
| May be met by approved Art or Humanities course | 0-3 | Cultural Diversity GER |
| ED POL 111 Intro Community Change/Engage | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 112 Intro Community Education | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 113 or 203 Milwaukee Community | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 114 Community Problems | 3 | Lower-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 375 Cultural Foundations of Education | 3 | Upper-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 506 Research Techniques | 3 | Upper-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 534 Students Placed at Risk | 3 | Upper-division Major Requirement |
| ED POL 601 Found Community-Based Orgs | 3 | Upper-division Major Requirement |
| Additional Coursework to reach 120 | 13 | Various course options |
| Total UWM Credits | 59 | |
| Total WCTC & UWM Credits | 120 |