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State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate (statewide)
Olympic College

State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate (statewide)

Olympic College ETPL
The ECE Initial Certificate exposes teacher assistants to key concepts in developmentally appropriate practices in Early Childhood Education. Students receive knowledge on how children learn in 0-8 age groups and the focus will be on building nurturing relationships with children. Upon completion, students will be placed on level 5 of the Washington State Department of Early Learning Career Lattice.
Visit the program website Gayle Julian, Christine Kubli, Holly Lanoue Coordinator, Program Specialist, Faculty Social Science & Humanities (360) 475-7289, (360 ext. gjulian@olympic.edu, ckubli@olympic.edu, hlanoue@olympic.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,482.96

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bremerton, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

12

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Recognition

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

56%

Employment rate

73%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$21.83

Typical (median) annual earnings

$36,461.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

48%

Education

25%

Other Industries

9%

Accommodation and Food Services

8%

Retail Trade

5%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
128
Completion rate
56%
Average number of students who completed each year
64
Gender
Male
2%
Female
98%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
9%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic
13%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
61%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
3%
20 to 29
45%
30 to 39
25%
40 to 49
16%
50 and over
11%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
7%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
63%
Some college experience, but no degree
16%
Certificate or AA
9%
BA or higher
5%