Early Childhood Education to WSU, AAS-T

Required Distribution Courses 35 Cr

• Basic Skills  10 Cr

• ENGL& 101: English Composition I 5 Cr
• MATH& 107: Math in Society 5 Cr

• Humanities  5 Cr

• CMST& 220: Public Speaking 5 Cr

• Natural Science (with Lab)  5 Cr

• BIOL& 100: Biology for Non-majors with Lab 5 Cr

• Social Science 15 Cr

• ANTH& 100: Survey of Anthropology 5 Cr
• PSYC& 100: General Psychology 5 Cr
• PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology 5 Cr

Required Professional Tech/ECE Courses 55 Cr

• ECED 118: Math, Science, and Technology for Young Children 5 Cr
• ECED 260: Early Childhood Teacher Practicum 5 Cr
• ECED& 105: Introduction to Early Childhood Education 5 Cr
• ECED& 107: Health, Safety, and Nutrition 5 Cr
• ECED& 120: Nurturing Relationships 2 Cr
• ECED& 132: Infant and Toddler Care 3 Cr
• ECED& 160: Curriculum Development 5 Cr
• ECED& 170: Learning Environments 3 Cr
• ECED& 180: Language and Literacy Development 3 Cr
• ECED& 190: Observation and Assessment 3 Cr
• EDUC& 115: Child Development 5 Cr
• EDUC& 130: Guiding Behavior 3 Cr
• EDUC& 150: Child, Family, & Community 3 Cr
• READ 105: Critical Reading 5 Cr

Total Credits 92

Early Childhood Education to WSU, AAS-T Program Learning Outcomes

Student 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.