Early Childhood Certificate of Completion

Program Details Page Early Childhood Certificate of Completion

Here is a general overview of what your classes will look like following each quarter. This information may change. Please contact your advisor for more information regarding the courses. To see which materials are needed for your courses, click this bookstore link (Links to an external site.) and enter the course information.

General Overview

When can I start? Fall (September), Winter (January), Spring (April), or Summer (July)

How long is the program?

5 full-time quarters (14 to 15 months) with 65 total credits, or
8 part-time quarters (22 to 24 months) with 65 total credits

When do classes meet? Mostly online. Practicum courses require students to complete a certain number of hours in childcare setting.

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program offers a series of stackable certificates to meet Washington State requirements to work in a home daycare or child care center.

The Certificate of Completion is the fourth in the sequence. It is recommended for people who want to work as an owner or director of a childcare center or home daycare and who are planning to earn their applied associate degree. You take additional classes in technology, and diverse learners, and you complete almost 200 more practicum hours.

What does a childcare center director do?

What is the average salary?

$58,180 annually (Links to an external site.) in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area. Most childcare workers in King County earn at least $45,300.

Who can I contact with questions?

New students, please visit our Zoom lobby (Links to an external site.) to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Early Childhood Education.

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Overall Materials Needed:

Access to a functioning laptop or computer (you may use computers on the RTC campus)
Working internet connection
Office school supplies ($25)

You must pass all courses with a 2.0 GPA or higher to graduate.

Materials Warning

Some materials on this page are listed as TBD, which means that the materials have yet to be determined. Please consult your instructor on what textbooks or materials are required for the class. If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!

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Fall - Full-Time

Quarter 1

[Fall] Quarter 1 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,828**
You study different ways to guide children and build positive relationships with their families. You also learn how to prepare healthy snacks, identify illnesses, and support families with information about nutrition and health.
**It's time to apply for your Initial certificate!** You complete your Initial Certificate this quarter.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
ECED& 105	Introduction to ECE	NO	5
ECED& 107	Health, Safety, Nutrition	NO	5
ECED& 120	Practicum-Nurturing Relationships	NO	2

Quarter 2

[Winter] Quarter 2 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,848**
You learn how the brain develops from birth through childhood. This knowledge will help you understand children's behavior, create appropriate activities, and help them grow. You also study different indoor and outdoor environments that help children learn safely.
**It's time to apply for your Short-term certificate** You complete your Short-term Certificate this quarter.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
EDUC& 115	Child Development	NO	5
EDUC& 130	Guiding Behavior	NO	3
ECED& 170	Learning Environments	NO	3
EDUC& 150	Child, Family, Community	NO	3

Quarter 3

[Spring] Quarter 3 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,765**
Learn about anti-bias curriculum and create your own lessons to help young children develop their speaking and listening skills. Your Technology class focuses on basic computer skills like e-mail; you also make a newsletter and presentation that could be shared with teachers and parents.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 160	Curriculum Development	NO	5
ECED& 180	Language and Literacy	NO	3
ECC 120	Culture and Diversity	NO	3
ECC 202	Technology for Teachers	NO	2

Quarter 4

[Summer] Quarter 4 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,685**
You complete your math requirement and your second practicum. You also take an English class. COMP 100 will meet the requirements for this certificate and the AAS degree, but you must complete ENGL& 101 for the AAS-T transfer degree. AMATH 190 is the prerequisite for the math AAS-T transfer degree.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COMP 100 or ENGL& 101	Applied Composition or English Composition (required for the AAS-T degree)	varies by class	5
ECC 192	Practicum II	NO	4
AMATH 175 or 190*	Financial Math or Financial Algebra	NO	5

Quarter 5

[Fall] Quarter 5 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,559**
You will take a special education class, learn more about assessing children for their learning needs, and complete your third practicum. You also take an English class. COMP 100 will meet the requirements for this certificate and the AAS degree, but you must complete ENGL& 101 for the AAS-T transfer degree.
**It's time to apply for your State Certificate and Certificate of Completion!**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 190	Observation and Assessment	NO	3
EDUC& 203	Exceptional Child	NO	3
ECC 193	Practicum III	NO	4

Grand Total Estimate for Early Childhood Certificate of Completion: $8,709

Winter - Full-Time

Quarter 1

[Winter] Quarter 1 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,828**
You study different ways to guide children and build positive relationships with their families. You also learn how to prepare healthy snacks, identify illnesses, and support families with information about nutrition and health.
**It's time to apply for for your Initial certificate!** You complete your Initial Certificate this quarter.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
ECED& 105	Introduction to ECE	NO	5
ECED& 107	Health, Safety, Nutrition	NO	5
ECED& 120	Practicum-Nurturing Relationships	NO	2

Quarter 2

[Spring] Quarter 2 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,765**
Learn about anti-bias curriculum and create your own lessons to help young children develop their speaking and listening skills. Your Technology class focuses on basic computer skills like e-mail; you also make a newsletter and presentation that could be shared with teachers and parents.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 160	Curriculum Development	NO	5
ECED& 180	Language and Literacy	NO	3
ECC 120	Culture and Diversity	NO	3
ECC 202	Technology for Teachers	NO	2

Quarter 3

[Summer] Quarter 3 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,624**
You learn how the brain develops from birth through childhood. This knowledge will help you understand children's behavior, create appropriate activities, and help them grow. You also take an English class. COMP 100 will meet the requirements for this certificate and the AAS degree, but you must complete ENGL& 101 for the AAS-T transfer degree.
**It's time to apply for your Short-term certificate!** You complete your Short-term Certificate this quarter.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COMP 100 or ENGL& 101	Applied Composition or English Composition (required for the AAS-T degree)	varies by class	5
EDUC& 115	Child Development	NO	5
EDUC& 130	Guiding Behavior	NO	3

Quarter 4

[Fall] Quarter 4 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,909**
You will take a special education class, learn more about assessing children for their learning needs, and complete your third practicum.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 190	Observation and Assessment	NO	3
EDUC& 203	Exceptional Child	NO	3
ECC 192	Practicum II	NO	4
AMATH 175 or 190	Financial Math or Financial Algebra	NO	5

Quarter 5

[Winter] Quarter 5 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,559**
You study different indoor and outdoor environments that help children learn safely.
*Note: 10 credits are required this quarter. This quarter may not be eligible for full financial aid.
**It's time to apply for your State Certificate and Certificate of Completion!**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 170	Learning Environments	NO	3
EDUC& 150	Child, Family, and Community	NO	3
ECC 193	Practicum III	NO	4

Grand Total Estimate for Early Childhood Certificate of Completion: $8,709

Spring - Full-Time

Quarter 1

[Spring] Quarter 1 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,828**
You study different ways to guide children and build positive relationships with their families. You also learn how to prepare healthy snacks, identify illnesses, and support families with information about nutrition and health.
**It's time to apply for Initial certificate!** You complete your Initial Certificate this quarter.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
ECED& 105	Introduction to ECE	NO	5
ECED& 107	Health, Safety, Nutrition	NO	5
ECED& 120	Practicum-Nurturing Relationships	NO	2

Quarter 2

[Summer] Quarter 2 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,624**
You learn how the brain develops from birth through childhood. This knowledge will help you understand children's behavior, create appropriate activities, and help them grow. You also take an English class. COMP 100 will meet the requirements for this certificate and the AAS degree, but you must complete ENGL& 101 for the AAS-T transfer degree.
**It's time to apply for your Short-term certificate**! You complete your Short-term Certificate this quarter.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COMP 100 or ENGL& 101	Applied Composition or English Composition (required for the AAS-T degree)	varies by class	5
EDUC& 115	Child Development	NO	5
EDUC& 130	Guiding Behavior	NO	3

Quarter 3

[Fall] Quarter 3 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,909**
You will take a special education class, learn more about assessing children for their learning needs, and complete your second practicum.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 190	Observation and Assessment	NO	3
EDUC& 203	Exceptional Child	NO	3
ECC 192	Practicum II	NO	4
AMATH 175 or 190	Financial Math or Financial Algebra	NO	5

Quarter 4

[Winter] Quarter 4 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,559**
*Note: 10 credits are required this quarter. This quarter may not be eligible for full financial aid.
You study different indoor and outdoor environments that help children learn safely, and you complete your third practicum.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 170	Learning Environments	NO	3
EDUC& 150	Child, Family, and Community	NO	3
ECC 193	Practicum III	NO	4

Quarter 5

[Spring] Quarter 5 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,765**
Learn about anti-bias curriculum and create your own lessons to help young children develop their speaking and listening skills. Your Technology class focuses on basic computer skills like e-mail; you also make a newsletter and presentation that could be shared with teachers and parents.
**It's time to apply for your State Certificate and Certificate of Completion!**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 160	Curriculum Development	NO	5
ECED& 180	Language and Literacy	NO	3
ECC 120	Culture and Diversity	NO	3
ECC 202	Technology for Teachers	NO	2

Grand Total Estimate for Early Childhood Certificate of Completion: $8,709

Summer - Full-Time

Quarter 1

[Summer] Quarter 1 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,794**
You study different ways to guide children and build positive relationships with their families. You also learn how to prepare healthy snacks, identify illnesses, and support families with information about nutrition and health.
**It's time to apply for your Initial certificate!** You complete your Initial Certificate this quarter.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 105	Introduction to ECE	NO	5
ECED& 107	Health, Safety, Nutrition	NO	5
ECED& 120	Practicum-Nurturing Relationships	NO	2

Quarter 2

[Fall] Quarter 2 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,848**
You learn how the brain develops from birth through childhood. This knowledge will help you understand children's behavior, create appropriate activities, and help them grow. You also take a special education class and learn more about assessing children for their learning needs.
**It's time to apply for your Short-term certificate!** You complete your Short-term Certificate this quarter.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
EDUC& 115	Child Development	NO	5
EDUC& 130	Guiding Behavior	NO	3
ECED& 190	Observation and Assessment	NO	3
EDUC& 203	Exceptional Child	NO	3

Quarter 3

[Winter] Quarter 3 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,515**
You study different indoor and outdoor environments that help children learn safely, and you complete your second practicum.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
ECC 192	Practicum II	NO	4
ECED& 170	Learning Environments	NO	3
EDUC& 150	Child, Family, and Community	NO	3

Quarter 4

[Spring] Quarter 4 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,765**
Learn about anti-bias curriculum and create your own lessons to help young children develop their speaking and listening skills. Your Technology class focuses on basic computer skills like e-mail; you also make a newsletter and presentation that could be shared with teachers and parents.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 160	Curriculum Development	NO	5
ECED& 180	Language and Literacy	NO	3
ECC 120	Culture and Diversity	NO	3
ECC 202	Technology for Teachers	NO	2

Quarter 5

[Fall] Quarter 5 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,763**
You complete your mathematics requirement and third practicum. You also take an English class. COMP 100 will meet the requirements for this certificate and the AAS degree, but you must complete ENGL& 101 for the AAS-T transfer degree.
It's time to apply for your State Certificate and Certificate of Completion!
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
AMATH 175 or 190	Financial Math or Financial Algebra	NO	5
COMP 100 or ENGL& 101`	Applied Composition or English Composition (required for the AAS-T degree)	varies by class	5
ECC 193	Practicum III	NO	4

Grand Total Estimate for Early Childhood Certificate of Completion: $8,709

Fall - Part-Time

Quarter 1

[Fall] Quarter 1 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,828**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COL 101	College Success	NO	2
ECED& 107	Health, Safety, Nutrition	NO	5

Quarter 2

[Winter] Quarter 2 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,195**
**It's time to apply for your Initial certificate!** You complete your Initial Certificate this quarter.
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 105	Introduction to ECE	NO	5
ECED& 120	Practicum-Nurturing Relationships	NO	2

Quarter 3

[Spring] Quarter 3 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,049**
**It's time to apply for your Short-term certificate! You complete your Short-term Certificate this quarter.**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
EDUC& 115	Child Development	NO	5
EDUC& 130	Guiding Behavior	NO	3
ECC 202	Technology for Teachers	NO	2

Quarter 4

[Summer] Quarter 4 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $1,295**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
COMP 100 or ENGL& 101	Applied Composition or English Composition (required for the AAS-T degree)	varies by class	5
ECC 192	Practicum II	NO	4

Quarter 5

[Fall] Quarter 5 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $903**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 190	Observation and Assessment	NO	3
EDUC& 203	Exceptional Child	NO	3
ECC 193	Practicum III	NO	4

Quarter 6

[Winter] Quarter 6 Course Information
**Estimated Tuition and Fees: $903**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
AMATH 175 or 190	Financial Math or Financial Algebra	NO	5
EDUC& 150	Child, Family, and Community	NO	3
ECED& 170	Learning Environments	NO	3

Quarter 7

[Spring] Quarter 7 Course Information
Estimated Tuition and Fees: $903
It's time to apply for your State Certificate and Certificate of Completion!
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
ECED& 180	Language and Literacy	NO	3
ECC 120	Culture and Diversity	NO	3
ECED& 160	Curriculum Development	NO	5

Grand Total Estimate for Early Childhood Certificate of Completion: $9,397

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