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Early Childhood Education, State Short Certificate of Specialization - Family Child Care
Whatcom Community College

Early Childhood Education, State Short Certificate of Specialization - Family Child Care

Whatcom Community College ETPL
The second of two stackable certificates of proficiency aligned with Washington State Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals. Level 2 competencies are taught and assessed, enabling individuals to hold lead teacher positions with a specialty in family child care.
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Financial information

Total tuition

$2,551.80

Total required fees

$214.80

Books and supplies

$190.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

9 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

20

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Proficiency

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Completion rate

58%

Employment rate

77%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.84

Typical (median) annual earnings

$33,736.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

53%

Education

16%

Other Services

16%

Retail Trade

6%

Other Industries

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
96
Completion rate
58%
Average number of students who completed each year
32
Gender
Male
8%
Female
92%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
12%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
75%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
51%
30 to 39
30%
40 to 49
7%
50 and over
6%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
46%
Some college experience, but no degree
22%
Certificate or AA
9%
BA or higher
15%