Certificate of Completion

Early Childhood Education State Certificate

Suggested Course Sequence: State Early Childhood Education Certificate

Offered at Wenatchee and Omak campuses

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

Total Credits
47
Course Sequencing

First Year - Winter Quarter

Course ID
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
13

First Year - Spring Quarter

OCED 102: Placement score required.

Course ID
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8

First Year - Summer Quarter

Course ID
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Second Year - Fall Quarter

Course ID
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8


Program outcomes

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

  • Understand the importance of each content area in young children’s learning.
  • Know the essential concepts and structure of content areas, including academic subjects.
  • Use their understanding of young children’s characteristics, needs and developmental growth to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children.
  • Acquire training and education to seek employment or advance in current employment in the field of Early Childhood.
  • Develop a foundation to continue their studies in Early Childhood Education.