Less-than-2-year Certificate in Early Childhood Education at Everett Community College |
Everett Community College
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Everett Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Urban-serving Single Campus with 7,674 students in Everett, WA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree, Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificate |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
The primary mission of Everett Community College is to provide quality education in an atmosphere that encourages all students to achieve their educational goals. Through effective teaching and supportive student services, the College prepares students to be lifelong learners, responsible community members, and citizens of a rapidly changing world. To accomplish this mission, the College will…
Provide equal access to educational opportunities for all students;
Maintain high standards of excellence in instructional programs and student services;
Promote a sense of campus community characterized by mutual support and open communication;
Encourage diversity, collegiality, and professionalism;
Collaborate with regional businesses, agencies, schools, and universities to create mutually beneficial partnerships. |
Everett Community College
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
Early Childhood Education
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The program prepares individuals to meet requirements for working with children birth through age eight. This program is designed to meet Washington State standards and requirements as well as those recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This Early Childhood Education program emphasizes a blend of theory, research and learning principals with applied practices. This program has a strong emphasis on field experiences offered throughout the curriculum.
The program focus for students has several unique features:
Students learn to use knowledge of child development and learning theory to provide experiences that support the growth and development of infants, pre-primary and primary age children.
Students take core courses in early childhood education
Students are taught to understand and respect cultural diversity as they learn to develop partnerships with families.
Students gain experience with children in a variety of settings (Head Start, public school, preschools and child care).
Students use inquiry tools as well as documentation of their own work to develop meaningful, integrated learning experiences.
Early Childhood professionals have personal characteristics, knowledge and skills specific to teaching and conducting programs so that all children learn. Professionals who demonstrate these characteristics are energetic, enjoy working with children, parents and diverse populations, are able to adapt to creative or challenging situations, have strong oral and written communication skills, and inform the public about children and family issues. Professionals also promote high standards for themselves, their colleagues and their students. They are continually improving and expanding their skills and knowledge.
CAREER OPTIONS
Through the EvCC Early Childhood Education program, students are prepared for employment as:
Program Administrator in Child Care Centers
Teacher in Preschools as
Teacher’s assistant or Paraprofessional in elementary and special education classes
ECEAP teacher
Head Start teacher
Family Child Care provider
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