The program provides both the necessary critical content to compete for immediate employability in early care and education and in the general education coursework necessary for transfer to a bachelor's degree program. Coursework can apply to the Early childhood endorsement for Washington State teaching certification. The courses acquaint the student with terms, vocabulary, and activities pertinent to a quality experience within the early childhood education field. The Children's Development Center provides a lab environment for observation and practice. It is possible to enter the program during any quarter and to participate on a part-time schedule.