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Bachelor of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

First-year students are those who have not enrolled in any college course work after completing their high school or secondary schooling. 

First-year applicants must complete secondary school and earn an appropriate secondary certification or pass an appropriate external exam. Grades should be above average and course selection must include preparatory study in humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences.

Students who are completing an International High School Completion (IHSC) program and earning an associate degree in Washington state (including Associate in Arts DTA, Associate in Arts and Sciences DTA, Associate in Science – Transfer or MRP transfer degrees) should apply as transfer students and submit their official community college transcripts. IHSC applicants who are not completing their associate degree will be required to submit all secondary school transcripts with certified English translations if necessary. 

English requirements

With the exception of students whose primary and secondary education took place in Australia, Canada (English Provinces), Great Britain, Ireland, New Zealand or the U.S., applicants must demonstrate English proficiency. This is generally demonstrated by a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 80 (iBT) or 550 (paper-based), or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5. Students who are earning a transferable associate's degree from a Washington State community college and have "B" or better grades in two English composition courses are NOT required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. TOEFL scores must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service and must be postmarked by the priority application deadline. Photocopies of TOEFL score reports cannot be accepted.

By exception, the English language proficiency requirement can be waived for applicants educated in other countries if the applicant's primary and secondary education language of instruction was in English. Such exceptions require an official letter from the school of instruction.

Students whose English language proficiency does not yet meet minimum requirements may be considered for Conditional Admission, a program that allows students to be fully admitted to the university upon successfully completing at least one quarter of the Intensive English Program.

Course Information

The Early Childhood Education Program offers two options to students. Both options are for candidates seeking a profession in early childhood education and specialization in working with young children and their families.

  • The Non-certification option is designed for individuals who want to work in positions specific to the birth to eight years age range in childcare, HeadStart or with school-age children in after-school programs.
  • The P-3 option is designed for students wanting to specialize in early childhood education (birth through third grade) and seek a teaching endorsement to work in the public schools. 

Upon completion of the program, candidates can work in childcare centers, preschools, Head Start programs, and, if they receive the P-3 teacher endorsement, in the primary grades in public schools. The course work offers a combination of theory, methods, and field experiences in a variety of early childhood settings. 

 

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Requirements

❑  ECE 380 - Foundations of Literacy for Early Childhood Education Credits: 4

❑  ECE 390 - Infant and Toddler Practicum and Seminar Credits: 4

❑  ECE 391 - Preschool Practicum and Seminar Credits: 4

❑  ECE 430 - Creativity & Play in ECE Credits: 4

❑  ECE 431 - Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education Credits: 4

❑  ECE 434 - Environments for Early Learning Credits: 4

❑  ECE 435 - Child Abuse and Neglect Credits: 4

❑  ECE 436 - Child Guidance: Principles and Practices Credits: 3

❑  ECE 438 - Family and Community Relationships Credits: 4

❑  ECE 439 - Curriculum Planning in Early Childhood Education Credits: 4

❑  ECE 495 - Internship - Preschool Credits: 6

❑  ECE 498 - Seminar in Early Childhood Education Credits: 2

❑  EDUC 311 - Understanding Washington State Tribal History, Culture, and Government: Since Time Immemorial Curriculum Credits: 1

❑  ELED 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity Credits: 5

❑  ELED 480 - Literacy: Beginning Communicators Credits: 5

❑  I T 344 - Foundations of Technology in Teaching and Learning Credits: 1

❑  I T 442 - Digital Decisions: Technology for Educators Credits: 3

❑  MATH 381 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics I Credits: 4

or  MATH 371 - Teaching P-3 Mathematics I Credits: 4

❑  MATH 382 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics II Credits: 4

or  MATH 372 - Teaching P-3 Mathematics II Credits: 4

❑  MATH 383 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics III Credits: 4

or  MATH 373 - Teaching P-3 Mathematics III Credits: 4

❑  SCED 480 - Science Methods and Curriculum for the Elementary School Credits: 5

❑  SCED 490 - Laboratory/Field Experience in Elementary Science Credits: 3

❑  SPED 364 - Teaching Each Student Credits: 4

❑  SPED 443 - Early Development Variations Credits: 4

❑  SPED 444 - Assessment and Intervention in Early Childhood Special Education Credits: 4

 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Elementary Education Teacher (P-3)
  • Head Start
  • Childcare

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Emergency Health Insurance (required):

$1,110

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