NAME SID
BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
THE ARTS, EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AAS-T)
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning an Early Childhood
Education degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If
this advising map is followed as outlined, you will earn an Associate in Applied Science Transfer
Degree.
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program prepares individuals to work with children
ages birth to eight as lead preschool teachers, child care or preschool assistant teachers, in-
home child care providers, Para-educators in public schools, or child care center administrators.
This degree pathway leads to an Associate in Applied Science Transfer (AAS-T) Degree that will transfer to Eastern
Washington University’s Education program, where students will complete a Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE)
with P-3 Teaching Certification. In addition to completing the AAS-T degree, students must also complete the
West B Exam prior to acceptance into the ECE program at EWU.
☐ Complete Admissions and Placement processes
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Meet with ECE Coordinator/Advisor prior to
enrolling
Students must pass both a Washington State Patrol and Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and
Families background check prior to program entrance. Students are also required to complete a Tuberculin skin
test, provide results, and acquire Washington Education Association liability insurance, prior to enrolling in
RELATED INSTRUCTION & BREADTH (47 CREDITS)
BIOL&100 – Survey of Biology (5)
☐ CHEM& 121 – Introductory Chemistry (5)
☐ CMST& 220 – Public Speaking (5)
☐ ENGL& 101 – Composition I (5)
☐ ENGL& 102 – Composition II (5)
HUM 214 – Diversity Issues (5)
☐ MATH& 107 – Math in Society (5)
☐ PSYC& 100 – General Psychology (5)
☐ PSYC& 200 – Lifespan Psychology (5)
☐ FAD 150 – Industrial First Aid & CPR Plus
Bloodborne Pathogens (2) (or current first
Early Childhood Education Core (48 Credits)
☐ ECED& 105 – Intro to Early Childhood Education (5)
☐ ECED& 107 – Health/Safety/Nutrition (5)
☐ ECED& 120 – Practicum: Nurturing Relationships (2)
☐ ECED& 132 – Infants/Toddler Care (3)
☐ ECED& 160 – Curriculum Development (5)
☐ ECED& 170 – Environments-Young Child (3)
☐ ECED& 180 – Language/Literacy Development (3)
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ECED& 190 – Observation/Assessment (3)
☐ EDUC& 115 – Child Development (5)
☐ EDUC& 130 – Guiding Behavior (3)
☐ EDUC& 150 – Child/Family/Community (3)
☐ EDUC 190 – Classroom Experience (3)
☐ EDUC& 204 – Inclusive Education (formerly
Exceptional Child) (5)
95 TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS
Rev. 2019.05.01
