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Early Childhood Education Pathways
Click on each early childhood education pathway to view the recommended quarter-by-quarter classes and other recommendations.
These pathways assume:
- You will be a full-time student.
- You will start in the fall.
- You are ready to take 100- and 200-level classes.
If not, you can still complete the pathway! You will just need to make adjustments. Talk with your advisor to customize your plan.
This early childhood education degree prepares you for careers in early learning, caring for and teaching children birth through age 8 in childcare programs, preschools, and publicly supported programs such as Head Start. It is not intended as preparation to teach in public schools. As a graduate of this program, you will meet Washington's Level 3 state competencies for early care and education professionals and NAEYC ECE associate degree standards.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this sequence for your individual goals.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | This course helps students become more effective writers in academic and professional settings. Students learn to enter ongoing academic conversations, analyze and use secondary sources to formulate, develop, revise, and communicate ideas in writing, and shape their message to different purposes, audiences, and media. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101. |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals. Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan. Review the pathway and how it aligns with workforce requirements.
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
Action item: Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center, and the library.
| Description | Designed to introduce students to basic interpersonal communication theory. Emphasis on topics such as functions of communication, self-concept, perception, conversation skills, relationship development and maintenance, self-disclosure, listening, and conflict management strategies. Recommended preparation: placement in ENGL&101. (OC) (effective Winter 2025) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | This course is designed to provide students with basic theories and skills essential to public speaking. Topics include audience analysis, assessing research, organizing ideas and modes of delivery. Students will learn how to analyze their own and others¿ speeches. Recommended preparation: placement in ENGL& 101. (OC) (effective Winter 2025) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | This course provides students with a comprehensive survey of small group communication theory and practice. Upon finishing the course students will understand how groups function and how they can adapt their communication behaviors to enhance group effectiveness and satisfaction. Emphasis is on communication skills including conflict management, problem solving, decision making, participant observation, leadership, listening and group presentations. Recommended preparation: placement in ENGL& 101. (OC) (effective Winter 2025) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Collect and record observation of and assessment data in order to plan for and support the child in early childhood settings. Practice reflection techniques, summarizing conclusions, and communicating findings.(UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Basic concepts and theory of development from birth through early adolescence. Techniques for observing, assessing, and recording growth and development. (LEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Compare the Early Childhood Education majors at the universities where Whatcom has agreements for transferring this degree.
| Description | Develop teaching strategies for language acquisition and literacy skill development at each developmental stage (birth-age 8) through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing, and reading.(UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Examine principles and theories promoting social competence in young people through adolescence. Includes the creation of safe learning environments. Develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Integrate the family and community contexts in which a child develops.Explore cultures and demographics of families in society, community resources, strategies for involving families in the education of their child, and tools for effective communication. (UEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | The basic properties and graphs of functions and inverses of functions, operations on functions, compositions; various specific functions and their properties including polynomial, absolute value, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; applications of various functions; conics. A graphing calculator is required. (QSR,MS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of MATH 099 or MATH 132 with a minimum grade of C. |
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| Description | Rigorous introduction to statistical methods and hypothesis testing. Includes descriptive and inferential statistics. Tabular and pictorialmethods for describing data; central tendencies; mean; modes; medians; variance; standard deviation; quartiles; regression; normal distribution; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing, one and two-tailed tests. Applications to business, social sciences, and sciences. (QSR,MS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of MATH 088 or MATH 099 with a minimum grade of C. |
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If you're not ready for 100-level math, start the math sequence that leads to it.
Total credits this quarter: 14
Career exploration: Ask your instructors about nearby conferences you might attend next year.
Career exploration: Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action item: Check the GPA and other entry requirements for your future major. Are you on track?
| Description | Design, evaluate, and improve indoor and outdoor environments that ensure high quality and comprehensive learning experiences, and optimize the development of young children. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | This course helps students become more effective communicators through the production of various forms and mediums of writing. Students develop effective rhetorical strategies through analysis of texts and contexts, as well as engaging in independent research as part of meaningful and ethical scholarship. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL& 101 with a minimum grade of C-. |
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| Description | The course introduces the student to practices and principles in the field of communication as they apply to face to face interaction with peoples of diverse cultures both within the U.S. and out. The course isdesigned to provide students with the knowledge and opportunity to apply skills learned in class to their everyday encounters. Topics covered include intercultural barriers, cultural values, worldview, and the interrelation between the environment and social systems that underpin culture. (SS,Hwgs) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Placement in ENGL& 101 and completion of One of the following CMST& 101, 210, 220 or 230 |
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Total credits this quarter: 13
Career exploration: Listen to podcasts about early childhood education or the kind of career you're aiming for.
Action item: Meet with your advisor about applying to universities. Start your transfer applications.
Action item: Apply for next year's financial aid.
| Description | Investigate learning theory, program planning, and tools for curriculum development promoting language, fine/gross motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills and growth in young children (birth-age 8). (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105 and EDUC& 115 |
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| Description | Integrating music and movement into early childhood environments. A repertoire of music and movement activities will be developed that focuson social development, physical health, enhancing creativity, and supporting all areas of a child's development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Introductory course in recognition and identification of exceptionality in children from birth through high school. Includes state and federal regulations and provisions for special education and related services, as well as adaptations for serving special needs students in general education classrooms. (LE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | This course introduces students to the field of children's literature, spanning classic to contemporary works. The emphasis is on exploringvarious genres, styles, trends, and cultural traditions-through works for the very young to young adults. (Hwd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL& 101 |
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Total credits this quarter: 18
Action item: Apply to graduate.
| Description | Fundamental concepts of biology including biodiversity, process and application of science, intersections of science and society, ecological principles, and genetics. For non-science majors. Lab work included. (MSwl) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Placement in ENGL& 101 |
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| Description | Part of a three quarter set of courses using extensive hands-on and inquiry-based activities to help students understand a few central ideas in biology regarding the flow of energy and matter. Students will develop critical thinking skills required to pursue scientific understanding of important ideas in biological systems. Preferred sequence is PHYSC 104, GEOL 104, and BIOL 104. Lab work included. Recommended preparation: PHYSC 104 and GEOL 104. (MSl) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | First of a three quarter set of courses using extensive hands-on and inquiry-based activities that allow students to develop a solid understanding of the nature of interactions and energy exchange. Students will develop critical thinking skills required to pursue scientific understanding of important ideas in physical systems. Not intended for students with prior physical science coursework. Preferred sequence is PHYSC 104, GEOL 104, and BIOL 104. Lab work included. (MSl) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Student will complete an academic internship that offers experience-based learning, in a structured, supervised, and career-related setting. Measurable internship learning outcomes are collaboratively created by the student, internship supervisor, and faculty mentor. The student will develop professional readiness by fostering skills necessary to work in the early childhood education field. Repeatable with program permission. Recommended preparation: ECED& 120. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Students will develop problem-solving skills and learn to resolve dilemmas using the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Professional portfolios will be developed. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Surveys the knowledge and methods of the discipline of psychology. Emphasis include an overview of current knowledge in major areas of psychology, accessing and assessing information about behavior, skills inscientific reasoning and critical thinking. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 16
The early childhood education associate of applied science degree will prepare you for immediate employment working with children as a family home care child care provider or assistant teacher. It is not intended to prepare you to transfer to a university or to teach in public schools. This degree aligns with Washington state core competencies for early care and education professionals Level 3.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this sequence for your individual goals.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | This course helps students become more effective writers in academic and professional settings. Students learn to enter ongoing academic conversations, analyze and use secondary sources to formulate, develop, revise, and communicate ideas in writing, and shape their message to different purposes, audiences, and media. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101. |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals. Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan. Review the pathway and how it aligns with workforce requirements.
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
Action item: Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center, and the library.
| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Collect and record observation of and assessment data in order to plan for and support the child in early childhood settings. Practice reflection techniques, summarizing conclusions, and communicating findings.(UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Basic concepts and theory of development from birth through early adolescence. Techniques for observing, assessing, and recording growth and development. (LEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Any ORAL COMMUNICATION click for list (5 credits) - If you plan to apply for the stackable State ECE Certificate before you complete this degree, choose CMST& 101 or CMST& 210.
Total credits this quarter: 15
| Description | Develop teaching strategies for language acquisition and literacy skill development at each developmental stage (birth-age 8) through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing, and reading.(UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Teaches techniques for teaching the foundations of mathematical and scientific thought and encouraging the development of math and science concepts and skills in young children. Environmental awareness and sustainability practices introduced. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Integrate the family and community contexts in which a child develops.Explore cultures and demographics of families in society, community resources, strategies for involving families in the education of their child, and tools for effective communication. (UEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Any COMPUTATION click for list (5 credits)
Total credits this quarter: 14
Career exploration: Look for a summer job or internship related to your career goals.
Action item: Meet with the early childhood education program coordinator to choose your electives for quarters 4, 5 and 6.
| Description | Explore the development of creativity and stages of artistic growth inchildren. Plan integrated curriculum, carry out lesson plans, identify resources, and observe guidance techniques. (LE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Examine the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Study the role of the caregiver, relationships with families, developmentally appropriate practices, nurturing environments for infants and toddlers, and culturally relevant care. Recommended preparation: EDUC& 115. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Design, evaluate, and improve indoor and outdoor environments that ensure high quality and comprehensive learning experiences, and optimize the development of young children. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 16
Career exploration: Listen to podcasts about early childhood education or the kind of career you're aiming for.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to update your degree plan.
Action item: Apply for next year's financial aid.
| Description | Investigate learning theory, program planning, and tools for curriculum development promoting language, fine/gross motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills and growth in young children (birth-age 8). (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105 and EDUC& 115 |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Integrating music and movement into early childhood environments. A repertoire of music and movement activities will be developed that focuson social development, physical health, enhancing creativity, and supporting all areas of a child's development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Introductory course in recognition and identification of exceptionality in children from birth through high school. Includes state and federal regulations and provisions for special education and related services, as well as adaptations for serving special needs students in general education classrooms. (LE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 16
Action item: Apply to graduate.
| Description | Student will complete an academic internship that offers experience-based learning, in a structured, supervised, and career-related setting. Measurable internship learning outcomes are collaboratively created by the student, internship supervisor, and faculty mentor. The student will develop professional readiness by fostering skills necessary to work in the early childhood education field. Repeatable with program permission. Recommended preparation: ECED& 120. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Examine principles and theories promoting social competence in young people through adolescence. Includes the creation of safe learning environments. Develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Students will develop problem-solving skills and learn to resolve dilemmas using the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Professional portfolios will be developed. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 16
The third of three stackable certificates. The early childhood education program prepares you for careers in working with children in early learning and care programs, Head Start, preschools, childcare centers & homes. Competencies are developed for assistant teacher positions Step 7 on the Washington state career lattice for early care and education professionals.
Talk with your advisor about adapting this sequence for your individual goals.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | This course helps students become more effective writers in academic and professional settings. Students learn to enter ongoing academic conversations, analyze and use secondary sources to formulate, develop, revise, and communicate ideas in writing, and shape their message to different purposes, audiences, and media. (CC) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of ENGL 95 or placement in ENGL& 101. |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Find your people! Attend area-of-study activities and connect with clubs related to your career goals. Find out where students in your pathway go to study.
Action item: Meet with your advisor to build your degree plan. Review the pathway and how it aligns with workforce requirements.
Action item: Have your transfer-in credits officially evaluated.
Action item: Visit the Intercultural Center, the Learning Center, and the library.
| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Investigate learning theory, program planning, and tools for curriculum development promoting language, fine/gross motor, social-emotional, cognitive and creative skills and growth in young children (birth-age 8). (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105 and EDUC& 115 |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Collect and record observation of and assessment data in order to plan for and support the child in early childhood settings. Practice reflection techniques, summarizing conclusions, and communicating findings.(UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Basic concepts and theory of development from birth through early adolescence. Techniques for observing, assessing, and recording growth and development. (LEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
Career exploration: Listen to podcasts about early childhood education or the kind of career you're aiming for.
| Description | Develop teaching strategies for language acquisition and literacy skill development at each developmental stage (birth-age 8) through the four interrelated areas of speaking, listening, writing, and reading.(UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Examine principles and theories promoting social competence in young people through adolescence. Includes the creation of safe learning environments. Develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Integrate the family and community contexts in which a child develops.Explore cultures and demographics of families in society, community resources, strategies for involving families in the education of their child, and tools for effective communication. (UEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Formerly MATH 125. Exploration of mathematical concepts with emphasis on observing closely, developing critical thinking, analyzing and synthesizing techniques, improving problem solving skills, and applying concepts to new situations. Core topics are probability and statistics. Additional topics may be chosen from a variety of math areas useful inour society. Graphing calculator required. (QSR,MS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | Completion of MATH 088 or MATH 099 with a minimum grade of C. |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 14
Action item: Apply to graduate.
| Description | Design, evaluate, and improve indoor and outdoor environments that ensure high quality and comprehensive learning experiences, and optimize the development of young children. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | This course surveys theories and research from the field of Communication Studies. Students will explore a variety of areas of specialization within the field of Communication Studies, such as: Interpersonal, Intercultural, Small Group, Organizational and Public Address. This course will inform both those students interested in improving communication skills in general, as well as a beginning Communication Studies student. Recommended preparation: placement in ENGL& 101. (OC) (effective Winter 2025) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Designed to introduce students to basic interpersonal communication theory. Emphasis on topics such as functions of communication, self-concept, perception, conversation skills, relationship development and maintenance, self-disclosure, listening, and conflict management strategies. Recommended preparation: placement in ENGL&101. (OC) (effective Winter 2025) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 8
The second of three stackable certificates aligned with Washington state core competencies for early care and education professionals. Level 2 competencies are taught and assessed, enabling individuals to hold lead teacher positions with a specialty in administration.
If taken as a stand-alone certificate starting in fall quarter, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. If you are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the early childhood education certificate, AAS degree, or AAS-T degree, follow the respective course sequence.
A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 12
| Description | Basic concepts and theory of development from birth through early adolescence. Techniques for observing, assessing, and recording growth and development. (LEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
| Description | Develop administrative skills required to develop, open, operate, manage, and assess early childhood education and care programs. Explore techniques and resources available for Washington State licensing and NAEYC standard compliance. Recommended preparation: ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 3
The second of three stackable certificates aligned with Washington state core competencies for early care and education professionals. Level 2 competencies are taught and assessed, enabling individuals to hold lead teacher positions with a specialty in administration.
If taken as a stand-alone certificate starting in fall quarter, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. If you are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the early childhood education certificate, AAS degree, or AAS-T degree, follow the respective course sequence.
A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 12
| Description | Basic concepts and theory of development from birth through early adolescence. Techniques for observing, assessing, and recording growth and development. (LEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
| Description | Learn the basics of home/family child care program management. Topics include: licensing requirements; business management; relationship building; health, safety; nutrition; guiding behavior and; promoting growth and development. Recommended preparation: ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 3
The second of three stackable certificates aligned with Washington state core competencies for early care and education professionals. Level 2 competencies are taught and assessed, enabling individuals to hold lead teacher positions with a specialty in administration.
If you are are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the early childhood education certificate, AAS degree, or AAS-T degree, follow the respective course sequence.
A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Examine principles and theories promoting social competence in young people through adolescence. Includes the creation of safe learning environments. Develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 15
| Description | Basic concepts and theory of development from birth through early adolescence. Techniques for observing, assessing, and recording growth and development. (LEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
The second of three stackable certificates aligned with Washington state core competencies for early care and education professionals. Level 2 competencies are taught and assessed, enabling individuals to hold lead teacher positions with a specialty in administration.
If taken as a stand-alone certificate starting in fall quarter, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. If you are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the early childhood education certificate, AAS degree, or AAS-T degree, follow the respective course sequence.
A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 12
| Description | Basic concepts and theory of development from birth through early adolescence. Techniques for observing, assessing, and recording growth and development. (LEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
| Description | Plan and provide home visits and group activities that promote secure parent-child relationships and support families to provide high-quality early learning experiences that are embedded in everyday routines and experiences. Recommended preparation: ECED& 115 with a minimum C grade. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 3
The second of three stackable certificates aligned with Washington state core competencies for early care and education professionals. Level 2 competencies are taught and assessed, enabling individuals to hold lead teacher positions with a specialty in administration.
If taken as a stand-alone certificate starting in fall quarter, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. If you are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the early childhood education certificate, AAS degree, or AAS-T degree, follow the respective course sequence.
A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 12
| Description | Basic concepts and theory of development from birth through early adolescence. Techniques for observing, assessing, and recording growth and development. (LEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
| Description | Examine the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers. Study the role of the caregiver, relationships with families, developmentally appropriate practices, nurturing environments for infants and toddlers, and culturally relevant care. Recommended preparation: EDUC& 115. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
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Total credits this quarter: 3
The second of three stackable certificates aligned with Washington state core competencies for early care and education professionals. Level 2 competencies are taught and assessed, enabling individuals to hold lead teacher positions with a specialty in administration.
If taken as a stand-alone certificate starting in fall quarter, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. If you are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the early childhood education certificate, AAS degree, or AAS-T degree, follow the respective course sequence.
A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 12
| Description | Basic concepts and theory of development from birth through early adolescence. Techniques for observing, assessing, and recording growth and development. (LEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
| Description | This course is an exploration of nature-based, outdoor learning experiences for all young children. Students will explore the benefits of outdoor learning for children, learn about the teacher¿s role in supporting learning in the outdoor environment, and examine the balance of risk-taking and safety as an element of child development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 3
The second of three stackable certificates of proficiency aligned with Washington state core competencies for early care and education professionals. Level 2 competencies are taught and assessed, enabling individuals to hold lead teacher positions with a specialty in administration.
If taken as a stand-alone certificate starting in fall quarter, this can only be completed on a part-time basis. If you are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the early childhood education certificate, AAS degree, or AAS-T degree, follow the respective course sequence.
A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
Total credits this quarter: 12
| Description | Basic concepts and theory of development from birth through early adolescence. Techniques for observing, assessing, and recording growth and development. (LEd) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 5
| Description | Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities and care, specifically: preparing the environment, implementing curriculum, building relationships, guiding academic /social skill development, and community outreach. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 3
The first of three stackable certificates, aligned with step 5 of Washington state's career lattice for early care and education professionals. Level 2 core competencies are taught and assessed, enabling assistant teachers to move to lead teacher positions in licensed childcare centers.
If you are are completing this certificate on the path toward completing the early childhood education certificate, AAS degree, or AAS-T degree, follow the respective course sequence.
A grade of "C" or better in each class is required to earn this certificate of proficiency.
| Description | Explore the foundations of early childhood education. Examine theories defining the field, issues and trends, best practices, and program models. Observe children, professionals, and programs in action. (SS) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
|
| Description | Introduction to implementation of equitable health, safety and nutrition standards for the growing child in group care. Focus on federal Child Care Block Grant funding (CCDF) requirements, WA state licensing and Head Start Performance standards. Develop skills necessary to keep children healthy, safe, report abuse and neglect, and connect families to community resources. Recommended preparation: prior or concurrent enrollment in ECED& 105. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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| Description | Apply best practice for engaging in nurturing relationships with children in an early learning setting. Focus on keeping children healthy and safe while promoting growth and development. (UE) |
| Enrollment Requirements | None |
| Course Attributes |
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Total credits this quarter: 12