State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate

Grays Harbor College ETPL
Students 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, and will apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,482.96

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

12

Credits

132

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%