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Jun 03, 2026
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Draft 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Early Childhood Education - State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization - School Age Care (statewide)
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Program Description
The Early Childhood Education Department has the ECE Initial Certificate, available as a stackable certificate. This stackable certificate includes a 20 credit short certificate of specialization that combines the 12 credits of the ECE Initial Certificate and 8 credits of specialization in a selected topic. This applies toward the ECE State Certificate (47 credits), an ECE Intermediate Certificate (60 credits), and an ECE ATA Degree (90 credits). The ECE State Certificate is designed to provide the core learning necessary for preparing students for entry level career positions in early childhood (birth to eight years) settings and for providing the opportunity to continue their professional academic education. This certificate of specialization requires successful completion of a minimum of 20 credits as outlined.
Advising Note
This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.
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Program Requirements (20 credits)
Outcome
Document and demonstrate understanding of professionally defined characteristics, standards, practices, and teaching strategies of effective early childhood teachers. Program Notes
The program code for this certificate is ECESAC20. For financial aid, advising, and other reasons, students should work with their advisor to ensure that this code is properly recorded on their academic record. Program Requirement NotesDepartment Contact InformationFaculty Advisors Department Advisor Early Childhood Education Department website Certificate General Information (20-23 credits)
This certificate is under 23 credits and is not eligible for financial aid. Credit/Grade Requirements A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required college-level (100-level or above) credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses. Program of Study Outcomes Student achievement is assessed in the general and program specific outcomes via the courses and course objectives that align with those outcomes. More information about program outcomes and course objectives can be found on the Using Program Requirement Sheets page. Students Are Advised To - Review how to apply for certain exams to be awarded as credit.
- Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year;
- Be aware that certificates 24 credits and under are not eligible for financial aid.
- Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning; and
- Communicate with an academic advisor and/or a faculty advisor.
Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter. Common Course Numbering Please refer to the Common Course Numbering page for more information. College Resources Internal Coding
PLAN/STACK - ECESAC20
TC - 20
CIP - 13.1210
Last revised - 2026/02/23 |
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