Dec 04, 2024

Yakima Valley College Catalog 2016-2017

Yakima Valley College Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Transfer to CWU - Yakima Campus K-8 Teaching Certificate & ECE, AA-DTA

Associate in Arts DTA (AA-DTA)

The Education department recommends that a student planning to transfer to a four-year university or college to pursue a degree in K-8 or secondary education, early childhood education, or children studies earn an associate in arts degree. While earning the associate in arts degree, the student should take required coursework for teacher preparation and/or basic studies. Since requirements vary by four-year institution, please see an education advisor to ensure that courses taken will meet requirements. For additional information on teacher preparation programs, go to www.teachwashington.org.

All students planning to transfer to a four-year institution for teacher preparation must pass the WEST-B basic skills test prior to admission to a four-year education program. For information about the test, to download a study guide, or to sign up for the test visit www.nesinc.com

WEST-B Information

While working for the associate degree requirements, students must also prepare for and take the WEST-B test. This test is mandated for admission to all teacher preparation programs in the state of Washington. It is advisable to take this test before April if Fall quarter admission will be sought. For information about the test, to download a study guide, or to sign up for the test, visit www.nesinc.com.

Associate in Arts DTA, Transfer to CWU - Yakima Campus K-8 Teaching Certificate & ECE

This program is a joint effort between YVC and CWU to provide coursework for earning a Baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education on the Yakima campus. It provides a course of study for persons desiring to teach children in kindergarten through eighth grade in public schools.

Students take specific coursework while earning a Associate in Arts DTA degree from YVC. Courses must appear on the YVC course distribution list to meet requirements. CWU requires a 3.0 (B) GPA for admittance in the Education program.

Articulation - CWU

Basic Requirements: 18 Credits

Group A

ENGL& 101:&nbsp;English Composition I 5 Cr * •
ENGL 102:&nbsp;English Composition II 5 Cr *

Group B

MATH& 132:&nbsp;Mathematics for Elementary Education 2 5 Cr * ♦

Communication Requirement: 3-5 Credits

Humanities: 15 Credits

The following course is recommended but not required:

CMST& 210:&nbsp;Interpersonal Communication 5 Cr ■

Natural Sciences : 15 Credits

One course must be a lab science

Social Sciences: 15 Credits

PSYC& 100:&nbsp;General Psychology 5 Cr

Electives: 25-27 Credits

Core Electives: 15-17 Credits

Select from the distribution of courses listed in Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.

PSYC& 200:&nbsp;Lifespan Psychology 5 Cr *

General Electives: 10-12 Credits

Any college level courses numbered over 100. These may include additional Core Electives as well as courses from the Restricted List

Note: Prerequisite for All ECED/EDUC courses is EDUC 111

EDUC 111:&nbsp;Careers in Education/Early Childhood 2 Cr
EDUC 210:&nbsp;Introduction to Becoming a Teacher 5 Cr *
EDUC 201:&nbsp;Development of the School-Age Child 4 Cr *
EDUC 250:&nbsp;Public School Practicum 4 Cr *
MATH& 131:&nbsp;Mathematics for Elementary Education 1 5 Cr * (Prerequisite to MATH& 132 )

Total Credits 93

All Education courses must have a C (2.0) or better.
* Required courses for entrance into the CWU program.

Articulation Agreements with WSU:

◊ This articulation agreement is currently under revision.

◊ Please see Education advisor for current information.

Core Competency Codes

♦ Computation
• Communication
■ Human Relation