BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
THE ARTS, EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (AAS)
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 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.
There are four certificate options and one degree option in the ECE program. The Initial Certificate is equivalent to the
CDA. However, this certificate includes college-credit, which does not expire like the CDA. This degree pathway leads to
an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree that will transfer to Washington State University’s Human Development
program.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Complete Admissions and Placement processes Meet with ECE Coordinator/Advisor prior to enrolling
Students must pass a 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 ECED& 120-Practicum.
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
State Initial Early childhood Education Certificate Requirements (12 Credits)
ECED& 105 Intro to Early Childhood Education (5)
ECED& 107 Health/Safety/Nutrition (5)
ECED& 120 Practicum: Nurturing Relationships (2)
State Short Certificate of Specialization Requirements (20 Total Certificate Credits)
Initial Certificate, plus the following:
EDUC& 115 Child Development (5)
EDUC&130 Guiding Behavior (3)
General Certificate
ECED&132 Infants/Toddler Care (3)
Infant Toddler Care Certificate
State Early Childhood Education Certificate Requirements (54 Total Certificate Credits)
Initial & Short Certificate (General), plus the following:
CMST& 220 Public Speaking (5)
ECED& 160 Curriculum Development (5)
ECED& 170 Environments-Young Child (3)
ECED& 180 Language/Literacy Development (3)
ECED& 190 Observation/Assessment (3)
EDUC& 150 Child/Family/Community (3)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
MATH& 107 Math in Society (5)
FAD 150 First Aid & CPR (2)
Degree Requirements (34 Additional Credits)
Initial, General, Infant Toddler, and State ECE Certifications Required
CSS 100 College Survival Skills (3)
EDUC 106 Issues in Child Abuse (2)
EDUC 190 Classroom Experience (9)
EDUC& 204 Inclusive Education
(formerly Exceptional Child) (5)
HUM 214 Diversity Issues (5)
PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5)
SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5)
91 TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS
Rev. 2019.05.09
NAME: ______________________
SID: _______________________
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AAS PRE-REQUISITE FLOW CHART
Start by talking with your assigned advisor to determine which courses to take first based on your placement scores.
Program Courses WITHOUT PRE-requisites
CSS 100 College Survival Skills
CMST& 220 Public Speaking
ECED& 107 – Health/Safety/Nutrition
ECED& 132 Infant/Toddler Care
ECED& 170 – Environments
ECED& 180 Language & Literacy Development
EDUC 106 Issues in Child Abuse
EDUC& 115 Child Development
EDUC& 130 Guiding Behavior
EDUC& 150 Child/Family/Community
EDUC& 204 Inclusive Education (formerly
Exceptional Child)
FAD 150 Industrial First Aid and CPR
PSYC& 100 General Psychology
SOC& 101 Intro to Sociology
KEY
of SEQUENCE
PRE-requisite
CO-requisite
[F = fall W = winter Sp = spring Su = summer]
ENGL 098
Basic Engl Skills
ENGL 099
English Skills
ENGL& 101
Composition I
DVS 080
College
Transitions Math
(F, W, Sp)
EDUC 190
Class Experience
MATH 094
Intro to Algebra
ECED&105
Intro to ECE
ECED&120
Practicum
MATH 098
Interm Algebra
HUM 214
Diversity Issues
(F, Sp)
MATH& 107
Math in Society
ECED& 160
Curric Develop
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ECED& 190
Observe & Assess
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AAS QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR ONE)
FALL (17 credits)
WINTER (18 credits)
SPRING (15 credits)
CSS 100 (3)
ECED& 105 (5)
ECED& 170 (3)
EDUC& 130 (3)
EDUC& 150 (3)
ECED& 107 (5)
ECED& 120 (2)
ECED& 132 (3)
ECED& 160 (5)
ECED& 190 (3)
ECED& 180 (3)
EDUC 106 (2)
EDUC& 115 (5)
ENGL& 101 (5)
ADVISING
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WINTER
SPRING
BBCC Foundation scholarship app
Fill out FAFSA or WAFSA for next year
Meet with your advisor
Obtain WEA Liability Insurance
Complete Tuberculin skin test
Complete Dept of Children, Youth,
and Families background check
Assess program plan with advisor
Assess program plan with advisor
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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AAS QUARTERLY PROGRAM PLAN (YEAR TWO)
FALL (13 credits)
WINTER (15 credits)
SPRING (13 credits)
CMST& 220 (5)
EDUC 190 (3)
SOC& 101 (5)
EDUC 190 (3)
FAD 150 (2)
MATH& 107 (5)
PSYC& 100 (5)
EDUC 190 (3)
EDUC& 204 (5)
HUM 214 (5)
ADVISING
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
BBCC Foundation scholarship app
Fill out FAFSA or WAFSA for next year
Meet with your advisor
Renew Tuberculin skin test
Renew WEA Liability Insurance
Assess program plan with advisor
Apply for graduation
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Big Bend Community College
WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Certificate of Achievement
Students working toward a Certificate of Achievement need to develop a program plan with the faculty advisor in their
Workforce Education area of interest. The plan must include all related instruction components. The Certificate of
Achievement is designed to provide recognition for the student who has not completed an Associate in Applied Science
degree program.
Certificate of Accomplishment
Students working toward a Certificate of Accomplishment need to develop a program plan with the faculty advisor in their
Workforce Education area of interest. The Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide recognition for the student
who does not complete a Certificate of Achievement or an Associate in Applied Science degree program.
Changes or substitutions for course work in the college catalog must be listed and approved by the advisor. It is
essential that students meet quarterly with their advisor before registration to review progress and plan their program.
Each program plan must be approved by the Workforce Education program advisor and Dean of Workforce Education.
Certificates will be issued out of the Dean of Workforce Education Instructional Services office.
Certificate of Achievement QTR & YR Completed:
Certificate of Achievement QTR & YR Completed:
Title of Certificate:
Advisor Approval:
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Advisor Date
Program Completion Approval:
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Dean of Workforce Education Date
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Instructional Services Office Assistant Date
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