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Full-time Program Guide

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The Bachelor of Applied Science in Teaching is for students planning to become certified Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education teachers in grades preschool through third grade in the state of Washington.

The BAS-Teaching degree is a 2+2 program: two-year associate degree + two-year bachelor of applied science degree. Prior to beginning the bachelor of applied science program, the student must have an associate’s degree or equivalent, in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Students with experience working in early childhood settings may also submit a portfolio of work in place of some required coursework.

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Year 1: Coursework

Summer

ENGL 201  Composition: Advanced Essay 5 Credits
ECED 335 Law & Ethics 3 Credits
ECED& 355 Anti-Bias Education/Social & Political Context of ECE 3 Credits

 

Fall

ECED 370 Adaptations, Modifications & Planning 5 Credits
ECED 385 Advanced Language & Literacy Methods 3 Credits
ECED 307 Health & Fitness 2 Credits
MATH 172 Math for Elementary Educators II 5 Credits

 

Winter

ECED 310 Promoting Resilience in the Classroom 3 Credits
ECED 365 Observation, Documentation & Monitoring 3 Credits
ECED 340 Assessment & Evaluation 5 Credits
EDUC 325 Advanced Math Methods 3 Credits

Spring

ECED 395 Collaboration & Supervision 3 Credits
EDUC 300 Social Studies for Teachers 5 Credits
EDUC 301 Inquiry-Based Science for Teachers 5 Credits

 Year 2: Practicum (with EdTPA and Professional Learning Communities)

Fall

ECED 479 Fall Residency 15 Credits

 

Winter

ECED 489 Winter Residency 15 Credits

 

Spring

ECED 499 Spring Residency 15 Credits