Certificates

State Initial Early Childhood Education

Certificate of Completion 12 credits

The Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate is designed to meet the Washington State Career Lattice guidelines for teacher assistants in early childhood, early elementary, special education or other settings caring for and educating young children.

State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization – General

Certificate of Accomplishment 20 credits

The Early Childhood Education Short Certificate of Specialization in General ECE is designed to meet the Washington State Career Lattice guidelines for people interested in becoming teacher assistants in early childhood, early elementary, special education or other settings caring for and educating young children.

State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization – Infants and Toddlers

Certificate of Accomplishment 20 credits

Students learn to plan appropriate programming for children under the age of three, as well as to establish partnerships with parents that support best practices in infant and toddler care.

State Early Childhood Education

Certificate of Achievement 47 credits

Certificate programs can be completed in a year or less. Either program may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization – Family Childcare Management:

Certificate of Achievement 20 credits

The State Short Certificate of Specialization –  Family Childcare Management is designed to meet the Washington State licensing requirements for people interested in owning and administering licensed family childcare programs.

State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization – School Age Care

Certificate of Achievement 20 credits

The State Short Certificate of Specialization –  School Age Care is designed to meet the Washington State licensing requirements for people interested in working as aides/teachers with children between the ages of 5-12 in a variety of settings.

State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization –  Administration of ECE

Certificate of Achievement 20 credits

The State Short Certificate of Specialization –  Administration of Early Child Education is designed to meet the Washington State licensing requirements for people interested in becoming administrators of licensed early learning programs.

Last Updated October 31, 2023