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Associate in Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program provides experiences in educational theory in the areas of social/emotional, physical/motor, language/literacy, cognitive, and creative for children from birth through age 8. Courses also are available for providers of school–age children, ages 5 through 14 years. Now that ongoing research reveals the significance of early development, professional preparation has become essential to anyone pursuing a career in the education and care of young children.

SFCC Early Childhood Education program options: 

  • WA State ECED Stackable Certificates (12–47 credits) –Three "stackable" certificates meet State requirements and allow progression without course repetition for students who wish to earn higher level certificates or degrees. (State Initial Certificate = 12 credits / State Short Certificate(s) of Specialization = 20 credits / State Certificate = 47 credits)
  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree (90 credits) –contains the same course work as the ECED certificate above, plus supporting courses and electives to support professional development and career goals.
  • Associate in Applied Science Transfer (AAS–T) degree (90-95 credits) –contains ECED core content with the option to transfer to accepting four–year schools.
  • Specialized AAS-T agreements with four-year schools supporting seamless transfer for advanced degree opportunities: Eastern WA University – Bachelor of Education in P3 Teacher Certification, and  WA State University – Bachelor of Human Development.
  • Associate in Arts (AA) degree (90 credits) –includes 15 credits of electives in ECED that transfers to four–year schools.
  • Articulation with area high schools articulates college credits for completion of specified high school ECED courses.

Offered At

Online Learning, Spokane Falls Community College

Start

Fall

Website

https://sfcc.spokane.edu/ece

Typical Student Schedule


A. Program Courses (all required)
62
B. Program Electives (choose 13 credits)
1
13
C. Computation/Math Elective (choose 5 credits)
2
5
D. Communication Elective (ENGL& 101 required)
5
E. Human Relations/Leadership Elective (choose 5 credits)
5
90

90 credits are required for the Associate in Applied Science

A. Program Courses (all required)

ECED 103
College Success
3
ECED&105
Introduction to Early Childhood Education
5
ECED&107
Health, Safety, Nutrition
5
ECED&120
Practicum-Nurturing Relationships
2
ECED&132
Infant/Toddler Care
3
ECED 133
Practicum: Infant/Toddler Care
2
ECED&160
Curriculum Development
5
ECED&170
Learning Environments
3
ECED&180
Language and Literacy
3
ECED&190
Observation and Assessment
3
ECED 191
Practicum: Observation and Assessment
2
ECED 282
Practicum I
5
ECED 283
Practicum II
5
EDUC&115
Child Development
5
EDUC&130
Guiding Behavior
3
EDUC&150
Child, Family, Community
3
EDUC&204
Exceptional Child
5

B. Program Electives (choose 13 credits)

1
ART& 100
Art Appreciation
5
ASL& 121
Am Sign Language I
5
CMST 121
Job Communication Skills
2-5
CMST&220
Public Speaking
5
CMST 227
Intercultural Communication
5
DRMA&101
Intro to Theatre
5
ECED&100
Child Care Basics
3
ECED 104
Early Achiever's Success Course
1
ECED 118
Early Childhood Education Seminar
1-11
ECED&134
Family Childcare Management
3
ECED&137
Outdoor Learning for Young Children
3
ECED&138
Home Visitor / Family Engagement
3
ECED&139
Administration of ECE
3
EDUC&136
School-Age Care
3
ENGL&102
Composition II
5
ENGL&111
Intro to Literature
5
ENVS&101
Intro to Env Science
5
GEOL&100
Survey of Earth Science
5
HIST&214
Pacific NW History
5
HUM& 101
Intro to Humanities
5
ICS  180
Child Abuse and Neglect
5
LMLIB135
Children's Literature and Library Services
5
MUSC&105
Music Appreciation
5
PHOTO101
Introduction to Photography
5
PSYC&100
General Psychology
5
PSYC&200
Lifespan Psychology
5
SOC& 101
Intro to Sociology
5
SOC  211
Marriage and the Family
5

C. Computation/Math Elective (choose 5 credits)

2
BUS  113
Discounts, Markups and Markdowns
1
BUS  114
Solving for the Unknown and Business Math Review
1
BUS  123
Practical Business Math Applications
5
MATH 87
Algebra for Math Literacy I
5

D. Communication Elective (ENGL& 101 required)

ENGL&101
English Composition I
5

E. Human Relations/Leadership Elective (choose 5 credits)

CMST&210
Interpersonal Communication
5
CMST 227
Intercultural Communication
5

1
This is a list of suggested program electives. Students may choose any course or combination of courses numbered 100 or above.
2
The 5-credit computation/math requirement may be satisfied with any 5-credit MATH course (087 or higher), any Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning course listed on the AA-DTA degree, or any of these 5-credit combinations: BUS 110-114 ... or ... BUS 113, 114 & 122 ... or ... BUS 123.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.