State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate - General

North Seattle College ETPL

This certificate is the second step in a pathway for students interested in working in the field of early childhood education. Students build upon the previous certificate, specializing in early childhood education. Learn theory of child development and general ECE information to prepare to enter the field. Students complete 8 credits, resulting in a State Early Childhood Education Short Specialization: General. Students interested in continuing their education would move into the Early Childhood Education Certificate.

Visit the program website Bahar Amalfard Program Contact (206) 934-3912 bahar.amalfard@seattlecolleges.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,551.80

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Seattle, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

6 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

20

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Students enrolling in this program should have access to early childhood settings and preschool-aged children. Observations of children and their environments is a requirement of the ECE Curriculum.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

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

56%

Employment rate

68%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$24.12

Typical (median) annual earnings

$44,881.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

57%

Education

14%

Other Services

13%

Other Industries

Accommodation and Food Services

Career Title	Average annual earnings	Employment outlook (openings/year)
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$85,580	3,813
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$80,060	806
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$70,410	119
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$40,330	2,240
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	N/A	N/A
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education	N/A	N/A

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program 130
Completion rate 56%
Average number of students who completed each year 65
Gender
Male 13%
Female 87%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 14%
Black or African American 24%
Hispanic 17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
White 36%
Multi-racial 8%
Other 1%
Age
Under 20 0%
20 to 29 31%
30 to 39 27%
40 to 49 25%
50 and over 17%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED 2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience 46%
Some college experience, but no degree 18%
Certificate or AA 12%
BA or higher 22%

State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate - General

Financial information

Total tuition

Total required fees

Books and supplies

Locations

Instructional methods

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Program details

6 Months

Certificate

20

N/A

Additional details

Award name

Education Prerequisites

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Program languages

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Completion rate

Employment rate

Typical (median) hourly earnings

Typical (median) annual earnings

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Healthcare and Social Services

Education

Other Services

Other Industries

Accommodation and Food Services

Student characteristics

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