Nov 21, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2024-2025 
    
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.

Required Courses 75 Cr


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:

  1. Plan, implement, and evaluate meaningful curriculum and equitable teaching practices for young children.
  2. Analyze evidence-based and developmentally appropriate teaching and assessment strategies that reflect a culturally responsive and universal design for learning.
  3. Identify the multidimensional strategies and responsibilities of early childhood educators using culturally responsive and inclusive practices.
  4. 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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