Certificate
Early childhood care and education provides a solid foundation for a child’s lifelong learning and wellbeing. Our State Early Childhood Education Certificate prepares students for employment as a teacher assistant in early childhood, early elementary, special education and other settings. It is designed to coordinate with additional training in the field. This certificate emphasizes active student involvement, observation, participation, and practical experience.
Associate Degree
This degree prepares you for immediate employment working with children and families in a variety of settings. Classes are designed to increase understanding of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children. You’ll also learn how to create safe and healthy environments. Build positive, culturally sensitive relationships with children and families in the early childhood education profession.
Associate Degree - Transfer
Prepare for a career in early childhood education and additional training with this transfer degree. You’ll be ready for immediate employment in a variety of childcare settings and roles. You’ll also be prepared to transfer and complete a bachelor of applied science. This program emphasizes observation and other effective assessment strategies. Join a profession designed to positively influence children’s development, families, and communities.
Certificate
Prepare for a career caring for and educating young children. The credits earned with this certificate can be applied to additional certificates or an associate degree. You’ll learn how to apply developmentally appropriate guidance and curriculum methods to meet the individual and group needs of children and their families.
Certificate
This early childhood education certificate focuses on school age care. You’ll gain the knowledge you need to meet Washington State licensing requirements for working as an aide or teacher with children between the ages of 5-12. The program emphasizes observation, documentation, assessment, positive relationships, and guidance techniques. Prepare for a career creating nurturing and supportive environments for school-aged children in a variety of settings.
Certificate
Ready to take the next step in your early childhood education career? This certificate allows you to advance your skills and meet the licensing requirements for becoming an administrator of licensed early learning programs in Washington State. The program focuses on observation, documentation, assessment, and positive relationships with children and families.
Certificate
Are you interested in owning your own family childcare program? This certificate is designed to meet WA State licensing requirements. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to create a nurturing and supportive environment for young children. Most course credits can also apply to additonal certifications or an associate degree.
Certificate
This certificate offers a great start to a career in early childhood education. You’ll be prepared to support children and families in a variety of childcare settings. This is a stackable certificate, allowing you to complete additional certifications as you develop professionally. The program emphasizes active student involvement, observation, participation, and practical experience. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this rewarding field.
Certificate
This certificate offers a great start to a career in early childhood education. You’ll be prepared to support children and families in a variety of childcare settings. This is a stackable certificate, allowing you to complete additional certifications as you develop professionally. The program emphasizes active sudent involvement, observation, participation, and practical experience. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in this rewarding field.
