| Program Overview for Early Childhood Education: State Certificate |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Whatcom Community College |
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| Program contact | |
| Program description | The early childhood education program prepares students for careers in working with children in early learning and care programs, Head Start, preschools, childcare centers and homes. Competencies are developed for assistant teacher positions. Graduates usually work under the supervision of a teacher or director. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average $2,032/qtr, including tuitions, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Tuition per credit | $122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $7,426 (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies |
| Fees | $3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass) |
| Books and materials | Average $300/qtr |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | $50/qtr (general academic supplies) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 1 Year |
| Award type | Certificate |
| Credits | 52 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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