Short ECE Certificate Of Specialization Certificate Step 2: Washington State ECE Stackable Certificate (Initial Certificate Plus the Following Requirements)
This certificate builds on the Initial Certificate (for a total of 37 credits). At this point, professionals can choose one of five specializations: ECE general, infant-toddler care, school-age care, family child care, and ECE administration. For each specialization, students must take a 5-credit Child Development course, plus a course aligned with the specific specialization.
Employability Requirements
To become a licensed child care provider in Washington, you must participate in a Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) licensing orientation and apply for and receive licensure. State law requires DCYF to run background checks on anyone who is authorized to care for or who has unsupervised access to children in licensed child care facilities.
Program Length
This program is approximately one quarter long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements and depending on hours of enrollment. All courses must be completed with a minimum of a “C” grade to graduate.
Admission Dates
Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding the English language is required. Students are required to take the Accuplacer assessment or equivalent before entry into the program. Successful completion of ENG 091 or equivalent.
Courses from Initial Certificate
Program Course List
| EDUC& 115 | Child Development | 5 |
| ECE | Specialization Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 20 |
ECE Specialization Elective: See list below
Note: Articulated courses with high schools for dual enrollment
ECE Specialization Elective
Students must choose one of the following: