Certificate of Accomplishment

Early Childhood Education State Initial Certificate

Offered at Wenatchee and Omak campuses

Prerequisites for certificate of accomplishment options: qualifying test placement scores for ENGL 90 or READ 92 or above.

To be eligible for either of the associate degrees or the certificates, students must earn at least a “C” grade (2.0) in all ECE core courses and a cumulative 2.0 grade point average.

Required Courses: State Initial ECE Certificate

This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.

Total Credits
12
Course Sequencing

Program outcomes

Students who complete the Early Childhood Education Certificate should be able to:

  • Document knowledge and understanding of essential aspects of NAEYC professional standards and competency areas with a focus on birth through age eight.  
  • Design developmentally appropriate early learning environments that support learning for children who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
  • Identify, use, and refer individuals to credible professional resources to better serve children and families who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse.
  • Plan and provide learning experiences with appropriate supporting educational materials for young children in the four Early Childhood settings: Infant/Toddler Programs, Family/Home Child Care Programs, Preschool Programs, and Kindergarten through 3rd Grade Classrooms
  • Apply knowledge and skills learned throughout the program to acquire, meet, or maintain state licensing regulations for employees, facilities, and programs.