Associate of Technical Science Degree

Early Childhood Education

To be eligible for either of the associate degrees or the certificate, students must earn at least a “C” grade (2.0) in all Early Childhood Education core courses and a cumulative 2.0 grade point average.

Suggested Course Sequence: Associate of Technical Science Degree Program

Offered at Wenatchee and Omak campuses

Total Credits
90
Course Sequencing

First Year - Fall Quarter

Note: students completing ECED& 105, ECED& 120 and ECED& 107 and who have received training in CPR/first aid and bloodborne pathogens may be eligible to test for the Child Development Associate national certification. Contact ECE program advisor at 509-682-6633 for further information.

Course ID
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12

First Year - Winter Quarter

OCED 102: Placement score required. May be replaced with Technical English or higher. 

Course ID
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
13

First Year - Spring Quarter

Course ID
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
13

First Year - Sumer Quarter

Course ID
Title
Credits
5.0
Sub-Total Credits
11

Second Year - Fall Quarter

Second Year - Winter Quarter

Second Year - Spring Quarter

Course ID
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15


Program outcomes

Students who complete a degree in Early Childhood Education should be able to:

  • Document foundational competency in the Washington state’s eleven Early Childhood Education Professional Core Competencies.
  • Demonstrate evidence of the ability to plan experiences and provide materials for young children in the four different Early Childhood settings – infant/toddler program, family/home child care program, preschool program and a kindergarten, 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade classroom.
  • Identify and use credible professional resources from multiple sources, allowing them to better serve children and families with a wide range of cultures, languages, needs and abilities.
  • Acquire training and education to seek employment or advance in current employment in the field of Early Childhood Education.
  • Develop a foundation to continue their studies in Early Childhood Education.