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Programs of Study
Early Childhood Education
www.lwtech.edu/childcare
Programs of Study
CHILD CARE MANAGER
CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
70 CREDITS
Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Theoretical knowledge is gained through evening
classroom lectures; practical experience takes place in
college labs and in family- and center-based programs
where students are employed. Students develop
competencies necessary to plan, implement, and
evaluate a quality program for children, following
National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC) standards. Program prepares students to seek
new employment or update professional skills and
knowledge as a family care provider; program supervisor
of child care center; child care manager; and lead teacher
in child care/ preschool programs.
Child Care Manager certificate graduates will:
be prepared for a lead teacher or entry-level
management position in the child care field
be able to plan, implement and evaluate programs
for young children
be able to document children’s growth and skill
development
be able to apply developmentally appropriate
guidance techniques
plan and implement activities that promote social,
cognitive, language and motor skills
be able to apply Washington Administrative Code
(WAC) requirements to work environment
be able to work in a cooperative and supportive
manner with parents
maintain a safe and healthy environment for
young children
follow a work guideline as outlined in staff
operations manual
participate willingly in staff development activities
follow the fiscal guidelines of the place of employment
demonstrate critical thinking, teamwork,
communication, intercultural appreciation, and
technical and information literacy skills
Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not
offer every course each quarter. It is the student’s
responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out
an individual schedule with an adviser or counselor. Any
developmental coursework a student may be required to
complete may increase the program length.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ECED 122 Creative Activities. .............................5
ECED 125 Math and Science. .............................5
ECED 212 Staff/Program Management ....................5
ECED 215 Capstone Practicum. ...........................2
ECED& 105 Intro to Early Childhood Education. .............5
ECED& 107 Health, Safety & Nutrition. ......................5
ECED& 120 Practicum – Nurturing. .........................2
ECED& 139 Administration. ................................3
ECED& 160 Curriculum. ....................................5
ECED& 170 Environments. .................................3
ECED& 180 Language and Literacy .........................3
ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment ...................3
EDUC& 115 Child Development. ............................5
EDUC& 130 Guiding Behavior. ..............................3
EDUC& 150 Child, Family and Community. ..................3
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES – 3 CREDITS
Select one 3 credit course from the following courses:
ECED& 132 Infant/Toddler – Nurturing Care. ................3
ECED& 134 Family Child Care Management. ................3
EDUC& 136 School Age Children. ...........................3
ACADEMIC CORE REQUIREMENTS – 10 CREDITS
Written Communication. .......................5
Quantitative Reasoning. ........................5
Social Science (taught within curriculum). ........
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS ............................70
See page 15 for a list of all applicable courses for each of the
categories listed above.
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