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Diploma of State Early Childhood Education

Seattle Colleges

Seattle, United States
0.75 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

Third-step certificate in Washington's early childhood education pathway.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in State Early Childhood Education. Apply knowledge in areas including 47 credits over about three full-time quarters: curriculum development
environments. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Lead teacher
teacher assistant

Curriculum

47 credits over about three full-time quarters: curriculum development
environments for the young child
language and literacy
observation and assessment
child
family and community
plus introductory ECE and child development
English composition and college math. A 2-credit practicum is in an early-learning setting.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 16 or older; college-level English and math placement; some programmes (dental assisting
nursing assistant
EMT
accountancy
electronics
watch technology) have extra admission steps.

Accepted academic background

At least 16 years old by the first day of classes; college-level English and required Math proficiency (placement); some programmes (e.g. Dental Assisting, Nursing Assistant, EMT, Accountancy, Electronics, Watch Technology) have additional admission requirements

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 64
Duolingo 100
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,450 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	North Seattle College
Faculty or school	North Seattle College
Department	Early Childhood Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	47
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or award opportunities may exist. Eligibility, funding, and international-student access must be confirmed for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
25 Feb 2027
103 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
192 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
25 Aug 2027
284 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.75 years.