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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Make a Difference to Children and Families

Our Early Childhood Education (ECE) program prepares current and future educators of children (from birth - 8 years) to teach in early learning programs throughout our diverse community. The ECE program supports state and national standards and provides academic pathways to reach your educational goals. You will learn through engagement in exploration and collaboration and gain an in-depth understanding of best practices in the early-learning profession.

Programs

Degree	Credits	Time to Complete	Average Cost*
Early Childhood Education - Associate in Applied Science-T Degree	101	2-3 years	$11,255

*Average costs include tuition based on WA state resident full-time enrollment. It does not include fees. The costs may vary. Learn more about Tuition & Fees.

Degree	Credits	Time to Complete	Average Cost*
Early Childhood Education - Associate of Technical Arts Degree	90	2-2,5 years	$9,870

*Average costs include tuition based on WA state resident full-time enrollment. It does not include fees. The costs may vary. Learn more about Tuition & Fees.

Certificate	Credits	Time to Complete	Average Cost*
Early Childhood Education - Intermediate Certificate	60	1 year	$6,580
Early Childhood Education - State Early Childhood Education Certificate (statewide)	47	9-12 months	$5,199
Early Childhood Education - State Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate (statewide)	12	3 months	$1,450
Early Childhood Education - State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization - Administration (statewide)	20	6 months	$2,305
Early Childhood Education - State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization - Family Childcare (statewide)	20	6 months	$2,305
Early Childhood Education - State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization - General (statewide)	20	6 months	$2,305
Early Childhood Education - State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization - Infants and Toddlers (statewide)	20	6 months	$2,305
Early Childhood Education - State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization - School Age Care (statewide)	20	6 months	$2,305

*Average costs include tuition based on WA state resident full-time enrollment. It does not include fees. The costs may vary. Learn more about Tuition & Fees.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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