Associate of Education-Early Childhood Education, A.Ed., Planning Guide

Program Overview

This degree is intended to prepare students for entry into a teacher certification program. Although this degree will be granted to SVC students completing a cumulative 2.0 GPA, entry into a Bachelor’s degree Education program may require a higher GPA for admission. Upon completion of the Associate of Education (A.Ed.) requirements, students are eligible to apply to be awarded the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA . Seek out an SVC Early Childhood Education program advisor early in your studies.

This degree also furthers the objectives of the Maestros Para el Pueblo program. This program works with Western Washington University and various high schools in the area to help LatinX students achieve their goals in pursuing a career in education.

Sample Career Options Include:

• Preschool Teachers
• Education Administrators, Preschool & Childcare Center/Program
• Childcare Workers
• Elementary School Teachers

Transfer

If you are considering a major in Education and transferring to a four-year college or university in Washington state, the Associate of Education degree also allows students to meet the requirements of the Associate of Arts Direct Transfer Agreement, AA-DTA  degree. You will want to work closely with your advisor if you intend to pursue this option to make sure your classes meet all the requirements of the DTA. Of course, educational plans may vary, based on which quarter you begin, how many credits are taken, placement into Math and English, and your preferred transfer institution. To keep you on the best pathway, we encourage you to consult with an Academic Advisor for scheduling options.

Program Map

Program Maps are an integral part of our Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a suggested quarterly sequence of courses so you could earn your degree within two years of full-time study. Your Program Map is also designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, which is required of all SVC students. To start creating your Educational Plan, please consult with an Academic Advisor.

• Program Map - Associate of Education, Early Childhood Education, A.Ed.  

Degree Requirements

Students must complete 106 quarter credits in transferable courses numbered 100 or above (and 5 credits of MATH 099 ) with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in order to graduate from SVC with an Associate in Education-Education Paraprofessional degree. A minimum of 60 quarter hours of general education courses are required. At least 25 college-level credits must be earned at SVC with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Credits must satisfy course requirements listed below. Students should check specific admission and program requirements and application deadlines to assist in successful transfer to a four-year institution. College counselors and academic faculty can advise students of special lower division requirements.

MATH 099  is required in order to prepare students for applying to Western Washington University’s Woodring College of Education’s Teacher Preparation Program. This requirement can also be fulfilled through taking a mathematics course with MATH 099 as a pre-requisite or successfully passing an intermediate algebra placement test at WWU. College counselors and academic faculty can advise students of this requirement. Please contact an advisor if planning to transfer to a program other than WWU.

Courses with an ampersand (&) are Common Course Numbering courses.