1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
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. Marion Moore
302 Williamson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Department Assistant
Ashley West
302 Williamson Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Childcare Director
Teacher
Family Home Provider

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENTS
COMMUNICATION (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
MATH& 171 Math for Elementary Education I (5)
MATH 211 Structure of Elementary Mathematics I (5)
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
CMST 101 Speech Essentials (3) OR
CMST 110 Communication Behavior (3)
OR CMST& 220 Public Speaking (5)
CMST 200 Introduction to Speech Communication (5) OR
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
MATH& 172 Math for Elementary Education II (5)
MATH 212 Structure of Elementary Mathematics II (5)
MATH& 173 Math for Elementary Education III (5)
This program requires a grade equal to or greater than a 2.8 in ALL prerequisite coursework.
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5)
ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5)
ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5)
HIST 107 Chicano History (5)
HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5)
HIST 116 History of Africa (5)
HIST117 History of India (5)
ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5)
ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5)
ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5)
ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 160 Gender Studies (5)
WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5)
WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5)
HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5)
JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5)
PHIL 131 World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)