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.
☐ 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)
Rev. 2019.05.09
NAME: ______________________
SID: _______________________
