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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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Full-time Plan of Study PDF

Year 1: Coursework

Fall

ECED 335 Law & Ethics 3 Credits
ECED 370 Adaptations, Modifications & Planning*
*Includes 30 hours of field experiences
5 Credits
ECED& 355 Anti-Bias Education/Social & Political Context of ECE 3 Credits
EDUC 301 Inquiry-Based Science for Teachers*
*Include 20 hours of lab work
5 Credits

 

Winter

ECED 307 Health & Fitness 3 Credits
ECED 340 Assessment & Evaluation*
*Includes 30 hours of field experiences
5 Credits
ECED 365 Observation, Documentation & Monitoring*
*Includes 15 hours of field experiences
3 Credits
ECED 385 Advanced Language & Literacy Methods 5 Credits

 

Spring

ECED 310 Promoting Resilience in the Classroom 3 Credits
ECED 395 Collaboration & Supervision*
*Includes 15 hours of field experiences
3 Credits
EDUC 300 Social Studies for Teachers 5 Credits
EDUC 325 Advanced Math Methods 5 Credits

 

 Year 2: Practicum

Fall

ECED 477 Senior Portfolio I 2 Credits
ECED 478 Senior Seminar I 5 Credits
ECED 479 Fall Residency*
*Includes 240 hours of residency field experiences
8 Credits

 

Winter

ECED 487 Senior Portfolio II 2 Credits
ECED 488 Senior Seminar II 5 Credits
ECED 489 Winter Residency*
*Includes 240 hours of residency field experiences
8 Credits

 

Spring

ECED 497 Senior Portfolio III 2 Credits
ECED 498 Senior Seminar III 5 Credits
ECED 499 Spring Residency*
*Includes 240 hours of residency field experiences
8 Credits