Education

Degrees and Certificates

Bachelor of Applied Science - Teaching,
Bachelor of Applied Science

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements to obtain a Washington State K-12 teaching certificate

Demonstrate an understanding of facets of K-12 teaching including classroom management, instructional methodologies, curriculum, state standards, impact of diversity, assessment, and ethical responsibilities of teaching from a theoretical and/or practical point of view

Develop a personal philosophy of education by examining the impacts of education from an individual perspective to a broader societal perspective.

Classes

EDUC& 115: Child Development

Credits

Build foundation for explaining how children develop in all domains, conception through early adolescence. Explore various developmental theories, methods for documenting growth, and impact of brain development. Topics addressed: stress, trauma, culture, race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, family status, language, and health issues.

EDUC& 130: Guiding Behavior

Credits

Examine the principles and theories promoting social competence in young children and creating safe learning environments. Develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences.

EDUC& 136: School Age Care Management

Credits

Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities/care for children ages 5-12 in a variety of settings. Topics include: implementation of curriculum, preparation of environments, building relationships, guiding cognitive and social emotional development, and community outreach.

EDUC& 150: Child, Family & Community

Credits

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.

EDUC& 202: Introduction to Education

Credits

Introduction to education as a professional career. Explores real issues of schooling, skills, and knowledge they will need to be successful professionals: survey of history, philosophy, principles, issues, and trends in American Education. This includes opportunities for observations of educational models and exploration of career paths. (Formerly EDUC 200).

EDUC& 204: Exceptional Child (Introduction to Special Education)

Credits

Introduction to the field of special education. Includes various categories of disabilities and special needs, legal and historical perspectives for special education services, roles and responsibilities of special education team members, and instructional strategies for teaching in a special education environment. (Covers the 14 core competencies for special education paraeducators.)

EDUC 210: Education Practicum

Credits

This course acquaints teacher candidates with principal issues in educational practice, and begins developing reflective teaching. Students discuss and reflect on observations of classroom management, instructional methodology, instructional assessment, diversity, exceptional learners, educational legal issues, and educational technology. In this field experience, students work directly with teachers, administrators, and para-educators.