Full-time Program Guide
About
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Teaching is for students planning to become certified Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education teachers in grades preschool through third grade in the state of Washington.
The BAS-Teaching degree is a 2+2 program: two-year associate degree + two-year bachelor of applied science degree. Prior to beginning the bachelor of applied science program, the student must have an associate’s degree or equivalent, in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Students with experience working in early childhood settings may also submit a portfolio of work in place of some required coursework.
Year 1: Coursework
Summer
ENGL 201 | Composition: Advanced Essay | 5 Credits |
ECED 335 | Law & Ethics | 3 Credits |
ECED& 355 | Anti-Bias Education/Social & Political Context of ECE | 3 Credits |
Fall
ECED 370 | Adaptations, Modifications & Planning | 5 Credits |
ECED 385 | Advanced Language & Literacy Methods | 3 Credits |
ECED 307 | Health & Fitness | 2 Credits |
MATH 172 | Math for Elementary Educators II | 5 Credits |
Winter
ECED 310 | Promoting Resilience in the Classroom | 3 Credits |
ECED 365 | Observation, Documentation & Monitoring | 3 Credits |
ECED 340 | Assessment & Evaluation | 5 Credits |
EDUC 325 | Advanced Math Methods | 3 Credits |
Spring
ECED 395 | Collaboration & Supervision | 3 Credits |
EDUC 300 | Social Studies for Teachers | 5 Credits |
EDUC 301 | Inquiry-Based Science for Teachers | 5 Credits |
Year 2: Practicum (with EdTPA and Professional Learning Communities)
Fall
ECED 479 | Fall Residency | 15 Credits |
Winter
ECED 489 | Winter Residency | 15 Credits |
Spring
ECED 499 | Spring Residency | 15 Credits |