Early Childhood Education

Fall 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$327-1828
Supplies and Equipment$10-95

Program Description

The Early Childhood Education program provides experiences in educational theory in the areas of social, emotional, cognitive, physical/motor and creative development for children from birth through age 8. Courses also are available for caregivers 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. Courses are through eLearning and/or days and evenings.

SFCC Early Childhood Education program options:

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the seven Critical Work Functions for the Washington State Skill Standards for the Lead Early Childhood Teacher.
  2. Students will demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communication.
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to manage resources relevant to the Early Childhood Education profession.

Career Opportunities

Outlook for employment in this field is excellent due to current research and recognition of the importance of early development and learning. The SFCC early childhood education program has achieved recognition in our community and region. Regional employers contact our program seeking educated early childhood employees for positions such as: lead teacher, family child care provider, school-age care provider, teacher's aide/assistant, program specialist, parent-school liaison, program supervisor, early education coordinator, center director/manager, assistant director/manager, foster care provider.

AAS - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College

First Quarter
ECED 103College Success 3
ECED&105Introduction to Early Childhood Education 5
ECED&107Health, Safety, Nutrition 5
ECED&120Practicum-Nurturing Relationships 2
15

Second Quarter
ECED&132Infants and Toddlers 3
ECED 133Practicum: Infants/Toddlers Care 2
EDUC&115Child Development 5
EDUC&130Guiding Behavior 3
13

Third Quarter
ECED&170Learning Environments for Young Children 3
ECED&190Observation and Assessment 3
ECED 191Practicum: Observation and Assessment 2
HLTH 174First Aid 3
Math Elective 15
16

Fourth Quarter
ECED&180Language and Literacy 3
EDUC&150Child, Family, Community 3
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
16

Fifth Quarter
ECED&160Curriculum Development 5
ECED 282Practicum I 5
Program Elective 5
15

Sixth Quarter
ECED 283Practicum II 5
Human Relations/Leadership Elective 5
Program Elective 5
15
90 credits are required for the AAS

Human Relations/Leadership Elective 
CMST 227Intercultural Communication 5
HS   136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5

Math Elective 
BUS  110Basic Mathematics Review 1
BUS  111Percents and Simple Interest 1
BUS  112Payroll and Compound Interest 1
BUS  113Discounts, Markups and Markdowns 1
BUS  114Solving for the Unknown and Business Math Review 1
BUS  122Practical Business Math 3
BUS  123Practical Business Math Applications 5

Program Elective 
ART& 100Art Appreciation 5
ASL& 121Am Sign Language I 5
CMST 121Job Communication Skills 2-5
CMST&220Public Speaking 5
CMST 227Intercultural Communication 5
DRMA&101Intro to Theatre 5
ECED&100Child Care Basics 3
ECED 118Early Childhood Education Seminar 1-11
ECED&134Family Child Care 3
ECED&139Administration of Early Learning Programs 3
EDUC&136School-Age Care 3
ENGL&102Composition II 5
ENGL&111Intro to Literature 5
ENVS&101Intro to Env Science 5
GEOL&100Survey of Earth Science 5
HIST&214Pacific NW History 5
HS   105Child Abuse 5
HUM& 101Intro to Humanities 5
IS   120Business Computer Use 3
LMLIB135Children's Literature and Library Services 5
MUSC&105Music Appreciation 5
PHOTO101Introduction to Photography 5
PSYC&100General Psychology 5
PSYC&200Lifespan Psychology 5
SOC& 101Intro to Sociology 5
SOC  211Marriage and the Family 5
1May choose any course or combination of courses for a required five credits of computation. MATH 087, 088 or 090 may be substituted with any higher level math course.

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.