1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BAE in Early Childhood Education
(99 credits)
Education Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study P-3 education? Teaching is an enormously challenging and rewarding profession. Every teacher must use his or her knowledge of the subject matter, instructional strategies, and interpersonal skills to provide learning experiences for every student in the classroom. Upon completion, graduates will find employment opportunities in childcare centers, preschools, Head Start Programs, ECEAP programs, blended preschools, and primary grades in the public schools. The program in Early Childhood consists of an academic major in Early Childhood Education and a sequence of professional certification courses. Completion of this program satisfies the State of Washington endorsement for teaching preschool through grade 3. Field Experiences The purpose of field experiences is to provide the teacher candidate with direct teaching/learning experience in a school setting. The candidate has the opportunity during this time to observe teachers, plan lessons, and teach under the guidance of cooperating teachers. Student teaching is the culminating field experience when the candidate co-teaches full-time for the entire quarter. Education Department Advisor Tiffany Dixon 312 Williamson Hall Cheney, WA
Department Chair
Dr. Tara Haskins
Williamson Hall 310B
Department Assistant
Ashley West
302 Williamson Hall
Sample Careers
Childcare Director
Teacher
Family Home Provider

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
GRAYS HARBOR COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SCIENCE (15 credits)
ELECETIVES (30 credits)
EDUC 201 Intro/Orientation to Teaching (5)
EDUC 201 Intro to Education (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
HIST 270 African-Americans in Slavery and Freedom (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
ENGL 275 Gender in Literature (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS& 100 Survey of Environmental Science (5)
HIST 122 History of Modern East Asia (5)
HIST 252 Latin American History (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)