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2022-2023 Catalog SVC

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2022-2023 Catalog SVC [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education, Early Childhood Education, AAS

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Overview

The Early Childhood Education (ECED) program prepares students for positions working with young children and families in a variety of early care and education settings. Graduates of an early childhood education degree are often employed as lead teachers, family home visitors, or administrators in childcare, head start, early childhood education and assistance program (ECEAP), and preschool programs. Courses meet the criteria addressed in the national association for the education of young children (NAEYC) standards for early childhood professional preparation.

Sample Career Options

Preschool Teacher
Childcare Worker
Education Administrator, Preschool & Childcare Center/Program

Degree Intent and Transfer Options

Upon completion, Workforce degrees and/or certificates are intended to give students the skills needed to move directly into employment. While these degrees are not intended to transfer to a university, students will be eligible to apply for admissions to Skagit Valley College’s Bachelor of Applied Science - Applied Management (BASAM) degree or Bachelor of Applied Science - Environmental Conservation (BASEC) degree and, in some cases, could transfer to other schools. If you are interested in continuing your education by entering a bachelor’s degree program, please work closely with your Academic Advisor and Department Chair.

Program Map

Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and is designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan.

90 credits

First Year

Fall Quarter

ECED& 105 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: (5)
ECED& 120 - Nurturing Relationships Credits: (2)
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: (2)
† ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 14

Winter Quarter

ECED& 107 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition Credits: (5)
∞ Special (3)
EDUC& 130 - Guiding Behavior Credits: (3)
WMATH 100 - Professional Technical Applied Math Credits: (5)
or BUS 111 - Business Math
or MATH 107 - Math in Society

Total Credits: 16

Spring Quarter

ECED& 190 - Observation and Assessment Credits: (3)
EDUC& 115 - Child Development Credits: (5)
or EDUC 122 - Child Development II with department chair permission
EDUC& 150 - Child, Family, and Community Credits: (3)
SPAN& 121 - Spanish I: D Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 16

Second Year

Fall Quarter

ECED& 160 - Curriculum Development Credits: (5)
ECED& 180 - Language and Literacy Development Credits: (3)
ECED 201 - Art, Music, and Movement for Children Credits: (4)
* Elective (3)

Total Credits: 15

Winter Quarter

ECED 101 - Child Abuse and Neglect Credits: (2)
ECED 211 - Equity in Education: D Credits: (3)
EDUC& 203 - Exceptional Child Credits: (3)
∆ Academic Elective (5)
PE 200 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR Credits: (2)

Total Credits: 15

Spring Quarter

ECED 202 - Math and Science Learning for Children Credits: (4)
ECED 223 - Practicum & Seminar Credits: (1-4) (4)
EDUC 246 - Working with Bilingual Children Credits: (3)
EDUC 260 - Instructional Technology Credits: (3)

Total Credits: 14

Note:

∆ Accepted academic electives include: ART 100 , ART 142 , ART 143 , ART 144 ; ASTR 101 ; BIOL 100 , BIOL 105 , BIOL 133 ; EASC 102 , EASC 111 ; GEOL 101 , GEOL 110 , GEOL 208 ; MUSC 100 , MUSC 127 ; MUSC 141 ; NASC 100 ; NUTR 101 , OCEA 101 ; PHYS 111 . For a complete course list, please see the department chair.

∞ Specialization, choose one 3-credit class from the following: ECED 132 , ECED 134 , ECED 139 , or ECED 170 .

* Electives (total of 3 credits).

† Students who do not receive an appropriate test score will require additional coursework to develop necessary skills for entry into class.

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