Program Overview for Early Childhood Education |
ETP eligible | yes |
School | Whatcom Community College |
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Program description | The early childhood education AAS 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 lead teacher and assistant director positions. |
Financial Information |
Tuition | Average $2,057/qtr (WA resident), including tuition, 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 | $12,345 (WA resident based on 15/cr per quarter face to face), including tuition, books, fees, etc. |
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 | Average $50/qtr (general academic supplies) |
Program Information |
Length of training | 2 Years |
Award type | AAS |
Credits | 92 |
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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