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State Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate
Lake Washington Institute of Technology

State Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate

Lake Washington Institute of Technology ETPL
The State Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate (12 credits) provides an introduction to the field of Early Childhood Education. This entry level certificate prepares childcare providers for assistant and aide positions in an early learning setting. It covers basic topics related to caring for young children and licensing requirements. All 12 credits of this certificate can be applied to the AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education.
Visit the program website Advising (425) 739-8300 advising@lwtech.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,639.20

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

12

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Completion

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

N/A

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Completion rate

79%

Employment rate

66%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$23.06

Typical (median) annual earnings

$42,147.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

63%

Education

24%

Other Industries

6%

Other Services

5%

Administrative Support

2%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
230
Completion rate
79%
Average number of students who completed each year
77
Gender
Male
2%
Female
98%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
25%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
23%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
40%
Multi-racial
5%
Other
4%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
29%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
25%
50 and over
16%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
8%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
28%
Some college experience, but no degree
22%
Certificate or AA
12%
BA or higher
30%