Early Childhood Education
Associate in Applied Science - Transfer Degree
Purpose
The Early Childhood AAS-T degree provides both the necessary critical content to compete for immediate employability in early care and education and the general education coursework necessary for transfer to a bachelor's degree program. Coursework can apply to the Early Childhood endorsement for Washington State teaching certification. These courses acquaint the student with terms, vocabulary, and activities pertinent to a quality experience within the early childhood education field.The Children's Lab School provides a lab environment for observation and practice. It is possible to enter the program during any quarter and to participate on a part-time schedule.
Recommended Course Schedule
Fall Quarter, First Year
| EDEC 101 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| ANTH& 100 | Survey of Anthropology (SS) | |
| SOC 225 | Cultural & Ethnic Pluralism (SS) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| EDEC 160 | Child, Family & Community | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II (C) | 5 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| BIOL& 100 | Survey of Biology (S) | |
| CHEM& 121 | Introduction to Chemistry (S) | |
| GEOG 201 | Introduction to Physical Geography (S) | |
| GEOL& 101 | Introduction to Physical Geology (S) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| EDEC 238 | Issues in Child Abuse & Neglect | 3 |
| EDEC 172 | Methods-Language, Comm. & Literacy | 3 |
| SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology (SS) | 5 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| ART& 100 | Art Appreciation (H) | |
| MUSC 130 | History of Western Music (H) | |
| SPEE 110 | Principles of Speech Communication (H) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| EDEC 132 | Observation, Assessment | 3 |
| EDEC 165 | Guiding Young Children | 3 |
| EDEC 170 | Methods-Art, Music & Movement | 3 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| MATH 107 | Concepts and Applications (M) | |
| MATH 108 | Probability & Statistics (M) | |
| MATH& 131 | Math for Elementary Education I (M) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| EDEC 171 | Methods-Science & Social Studies | 3 |
| EDEC 222 | Overview of Exceptionality | 3 |
| EDEC 233 | Integrated Strategies for Teaching I | 5 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| ART& 100 | Art Appreciation (H) | |
| MUSC 130 | History of Western Music (H) | |
| SPEE 110 | Principles of Speech Communication (H) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| EDEC 234 | Integrated Strategies for Teaching II | 5 |
| EDEC 245 | Child Development | 5 |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology (SS) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |