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Early Childhood Education Certificate

Wake Tech Course ID: C55220D

The Early Childhood Education Certificate's provides students with a strong foundation in understanding preschool-aged child development and prepares them to work with young children in group care settings.

The program consists of five courses focused on children ages 3 to 5 (and up to age 8):

  • EDU-119: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
  • EDU-131: Child, Family and Community
  • EDU-145: Child Development II
  • EDU-146: Child Guidance
  • EDU-153: Health, Safety and Nutrition

The certificate credits apply toward the Early Childhood Education diploma and associate degree programs.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$1,216
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
Total Credits
16
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


  • Education Administrator, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
    38656.87
    Starting Salary
    55301.39
    Median Annual Wage
    3%
    Growth*
  • Education Administrator, Elementary and Secondary School
    63422.90
    Starting Salary
    93678.90
    Median Annual Wage
    3%
    Growth*
  • Childcare Worker
    19411.09
    Starting Salary
    26716.91
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Nanny
    19411.09
    Starting Salary
    26716.91
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Instructional Coordinator
    45512.88
    Starting Salary
    63085.43
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten
    46186.86
    Starting Salary
    59942.18
    Median Annual Wage
    3%
    Growth*
  • Special Education Teacher, Preschool
    44930.66
    Starting Salary
    59528.25
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Teaching Assistant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
    23534.28
    Starting Salary
    33468.28
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Preschool Teacher, Except Special Education
    24111.96
    Starting Salary
    34845.39
    Median Annual Wage
    9%
    Growth*
  • Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education
    39330.31
    Starting Salary
    50067.94
    Median Annual Wage
    3%
    Growth*
  • Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education
    45545.69
    Starting Salary
    57713.44
    Median Annual Wage
    4%
    Growth*
  • Child, Family, or School Social Worker
    45570.44
    Starting Salary
    62859.92
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • School Psychologist
    57609.02
    Starting Salary
    76350.00
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
Wake County USA *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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