Early Childhood Education, General

Grays Harbor College ETPL
This program will explore the foundations of early childhood education; develop knowledge and skills to ensure good health, nutrition, and safety of children in group care and education programs; apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children; build a functional understanding of the foundation of child development; and examine the principles and theories promoting social competence in young children.

Financial information

Total tuition

$2,471.60

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Aberdeen, Grays Harbor College Riverview Center - Raymond, Grays Harbor College Columbia Education Center - Ilwaco, Online

Instructional methods

In-Person Variable Sites, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

20

Credits

220

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Achievement

Prerequisites

No Selection

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

43%

Employment rate

68%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$20.47

Typical (median) annual earnings

$38,172.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Healthcare and Social Services

50%

Education

39%

Other Industries

11%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
29
Completion rate
43%
Average number of students who completed each year
15
Gender
Male
4%
Female
96%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
6%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
11%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
66%
Multi-racial
16%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
6%
20 to 29
46%
30 to 39
22%
40 to 49
19%
50 and over
7%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
13%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
56%
Some college experience, but no degree
25%
Certificate or AA
5%
BA or higher
2%