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2024-25

Program map for Early Childhood Education Certificate of Proficiency (COP), State Certificate.

LCC ‘s State Early Childhood Education Certificate provides the coursework for students to achieve level 7 on the Career Lattice. This certificate is the third level in the statewide one-year certificate. Built with Common Courses and Common Core Competencies, this certificate will transfer in and transfer to other community colleges in a seamless manner. Employees achieving this certificate will assist their centers in the Early Achievers Rating system. Students entering the Early Childhood Education Program must show evidence of a current TB test and obtain a cleared Portable Background check through Washington State Dept of Early Learning MERIT System. 

See:  https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/early-learning-providers/background-checks

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  Important: Many course sequences only begin in fall quarter. Check with your program advisor.