Certificate of Completion: 12 credits
Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, or Spring Quarter
The Early Childhood Careers program prepares students for the care and early education of young children. Through classroom instruction and practical experience, this program builds the foundation for teaching and working effectively with children birth to age eight. Students gain skills necessary for designing curriculum, creating positive learning environments, and providing developmentally appropriate activities while taking into consideration culturally relevant and anti-bias practices. Students are required to complete an internship at a childcare center or in early childhood facilities where students may be currently employed. This program meets the Washington State Licensing Requirements for program supervisor and/or director. RTC offers certificates to meet the requirements of Steps 5, 6, and 7 of Level 2 on the Washington Career Lattice for Early Care and Education Professionals. These stackable certificates, with common courses, build on each other, and provide opportunities for educational advancement to move upward on the Career Lattice.
An RTC Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of core course requirements. Career Lattice- Level 3 (steps 8 and 9) can be achieved through both the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and (AAS-T) degrees, which are available to students completing additional General Education and technical course work.
Program Length:
Initial Certificate: 1 quarter (12 credits)
Short Term Certificate: 2 quarters (20 credits)
State ECE Credential: 3 quarters (47 credits)
RTC Certificate of Completion: 3 quarters (65 credits)
Associate of Applied Science Degree: 5 quarters (90 credits)
Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree: 6 quarters (102-112 credits)
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