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
Fall
| ECED 335 | Law & Ethics | 3 Credits |
| ECED 370 | Adaptations, Modifications & Planning* *Includes 30 hours of field experiences |
5 Credits |
| ECED& 355 | Anti-Bias Education/Social & Political Context of ECE | 3 Credits |
| EDUC 301 | Inquiry-Based Science for Teachers* *Include 20 hours of lab work |
5 Credits |
Winter
| ECED 307 | Health & Fitness | 3 Credits |
| ECED 340 | Assessment & Evaluation* *Includes 30 hours of field experiences |
5 Credits |
| ECED 365 | Observation, Documentation & Monitoring* *Includes 15 hours of field experiences |
3 Credits |
| ECED 385 | Advanced Language & Literacy Methods | 5 Credits |
Spring
| ECED 310 | Promoting Resilience in the Classroom | 3 Credits |
| ECED 395 | Collaboration & Supervision* *Includes 15 hours of field experiences |
3 Credits |
| EDUC 300 | Social Studies for Teachers | 5 Credits |
| EDUC 325 | Advanced Math Methods | 5 Credits |
Year 2: Practicum
Fall
| ECED 477 | Senior Portfolio I | 2 Credits |
| ECED 478 | Senior Seminar I | 5 Credits |
| ECED 479 | Fall Residency* *Includes 240 hours of residency field experiences |
8 Credits |
Winter
| ECED 487 | Senior Portfolio II | 2 Credits |
| ECED 488 | Senior Seminar II | 5 Credits |
| ECED 489 | Winter Residency* *Includes 240 hours of residency field experiences |
8 Credits |
Spring
| ECED 497 | Senior Portfolio III | 2 Credits |
| ECED 498 | Senior Seminar III | 5 Credits |
| ECED 499 | Spring Residency* *Includes 240 hours of residency field experiences |
8 Credits |