The coursework in the Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education degree meets Level 3-Steps 8 & 9 on the Career Lattice. Students who complete the AAS in ECE may work with children birth to age eight as in-home or center-based child care providers, administrators, lead or assistant preschool teachers, or Paraeducators in public schools.
Program Learning Outcomes:
IO1 Communication: Students will be able to communicate clearly and effectively within a workplace context
IO2 Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason mathematically using methods appropriate to the profession
IO3 Human Relations/Workplace Skills:, Evaluate and analyze an early care and education setting while serving families in a professional manner.
PO4 Explain how children develop physically, cognitively, and socially with particular attention to language acquisition, equity of care and trauma prevention.
PO5 Analyze how trauma informed methods, equitable relationships with children along with positive and equitable learning environments ensure the health, growth and safety of children in the following domains: physical, cognitive, and social-emotional.
Program Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (if applying for Financial Aid)
- Pass Washington State Patrol background check
- Pass a Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families background check (fingerprints may be required)
- Complete Tuberculin skin test
- Obtain Washington Education Liability Insurance (if applicable)
- Maintain an overall 2.0 GPA (if receiving Financial Aid and to earn degree)
See a program advisor for substitute courses.