Education

See also Early Childhood Education (ECED) for information on a related program.

Entry into the Program

Students may enter the program at the beginning of any quarter. For specific information contact Enrollment Services or the Department Chair.

According to Washington State law RCW 43.43.830, any person with a positive criminal history for “crimes” against persons is not allowed to work with children. Background checks of criminal history are required of all students who work with children in any setting. Participants in this program will be required to provide a disclosure statement which will be submitted to the Washington State Patrol in order to complete a criminal history background check.

All EDUC courses require extensive reading and writing. Students should expect to participate in both individual and group assignments. Written assignments in EDUC classes are required to be typewritten or computer generated.

Work-Based Learning

Students will integrate classroom learning with work-based learning experience in EDUC 223: Practicum and Seminar at a supervised school or education site. Department Chair approval is required. Credits and grades are based on job-hours worked, work performance, and completion of the learning objectives specified in the practicum. Attendance at a weekly seminar focusing on application of education coursework in the K-12 setting is required.

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Students may pursue an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree, a one-year certificate or earn electives to an AA-DTA degree. Check with the transfer counselor for the most current transfer information. Students seeking transfer to the bachelor’s program are urged to consider the Associate in Education degree.

Courses

Education