12 Credits

This is an initial certificate that serves as a point of entry or a continuation of professional development from the Level One Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals. The initial certificate is the first “stackable certificate” providing a foundation for the Early Childhood Education (ECE) State Credential and the ECE Associate of Applied Arts Degree. After completion, students are on Level 5 of the Washington State Career Lattice.

Contacts: Leslie Kessler, lkessler@greenriver.edu, Andee Church, achurch@greenriver.edu, Roberta Kim, rkim@greenriver.edu

Program Website:

Early Childhood Education | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/program-maps/education-law-social-science/early-childhood-education/index.html