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Oct 30, 2024
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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2024-2025
Early Childhood Education, AAS
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The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education provides students with a foundation in theoretical and practical aspects of early childcare and education settings. The program offers theoretical knowledge and practical experiences that enable graduates to function in a variety of early childhood settings. Students will gain knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate programming for young children (birth through age 8). The AAS-ECE program is designed to be a terminal degree and is not meant to transfer to a 4-year college or university. The program emphasizes preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment. As the student progresses through the degree requirements, she/he will be awarded the ECE Initial Certificate, the ECE Short Certificate of Specialization, and the ECE State Certificate. Check with an Education Department advisor to get the latest information.
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Early Child Education Core Requirements
Elective Courses 15-17 Cr
- EDUC, ECED, READ or SPED Courses
Total Credits 90-92
Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in all required courses to receive this degree
Students will be able to:
- Plan, implement, and evaluate meaningful curriculum and equitable teaching practices for young children.
- Analyze evidence-based and developmentally appropriate teaching and assessment strategies that reflect a culturally responsive and universal design for learning.
- Identify the multidimensional strategies and responsibilities of early childhood educators using culturally responsive and inclusive practices.
- Outline strategies to build collaborative partnerships with colleagues, families, community members, and organizations in order to support the early care education of young children.
Core Competency Codes
♦ Computation
• Communication
■ Human Relations
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