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. Tara Haskins
Williamson Hall 310B
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
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
MATH& 131 Math for Elementary Educators 1 (5)
MATH 211 Structure of Elementary Mathematics I (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SPCH 110 Intro to Public Speaking (5)
CMST 201 Public Speaking (4)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
MATH& 132 Math for Elementary Educators 2 (5)
MATH 212 Structure of Elementary Mathematics II (5)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
DIVERSITY (5 credits)
EDUC& 205 Intro to Education with Field Experience (5)
EDUC 201 Intro to Education (3)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ART 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5)
CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5)
HUM 164 Lifestyles (5)
SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5)
HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5)
HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5)
POLS 107 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)