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.
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization – Outdoor Environments
Certificate of Accomplishment 20 credits
Students learn state licensing requirements and process to expand access to safe, high-quality childcare and education outdoor environments while eliminating racial disproportionalities.
Last Updated April 30, 2024