| Program Overview for Early Childhood Education |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Whatcom Community College |
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| Program description | The early childhood education degree prepares students for careers in early learning, caring for and teaching children birth through age 8 in child care programs, preschools, and publicly supported programs such as Head Start. Graduates meet Washington's Level 3 state competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals and NAEYC ECE associate degree standards. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average $2,057/qtr (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Tuition per credit | $122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $12,310 (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Fees | $3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass) |
| Books and materials | Average $300/qtr |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Average $50/qtr (general academic supplies) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 2 Years |
| Award type | AAS-T |
| Credits | 92-93 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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