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Credit Programs

Education

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Degrees & Pathways
  • AA - Associate in Arts
  • AAS - Associate in Applied Science
  • AS - Associate in Science
  • Diploma
  • Certificates

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C55220D

The Early Childhood Education Certificate provides a strong foundation for early childhood professionals working with young children through five courses. The Early Childhood Education Certificate is stackable within the diploma and associate degree. Students will combine learned theories with practice through a practicum experience with young children under the supervision of qualified teachers.

Upon successful completion of EDU-119, the student earns the North Carolina Early Childhood Credential and qualifies to be the lead teacher in a child care center. Additionally, all courses with EDU prefixes are used to evaluate the educational level of each child care provider by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education.

Career Outlook


USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.

Completion Earns:

Certificates

Total Credits:

16

Campus Availability:

Scheduling Options:

  • Day or Evening

Course Format(s):

Financial Aid:

Yes, financial aid is available for this program

Courses Sequence:

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