Early Childhood Education/Child Care
Laurie O'Neill
Instructor
253.680.7322
LeaEllen Maass
Career Advisor
253.680.7007
lmaass@bates.ctc.edu
Hours Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (day)
Tu, Wed, Thur (evening)
The associate in applied science - transfer degree includes technical courses required for job preparation but also includes a college-level general education component so that students may prepare for employment or to transfer to a four-year university. Curriculum is based on core competencies outlined by the Washington State Child Care Coordinating Committee and the nationally-recognized Child Development Associate credential. First-year instruction provides students with skills to work as entry-level child care/early education teachers. Second-year students prepare to become lead teachers, program supervisors and directors.
Note: In support of working child care professionals who already have a first-year certificate of training, Bates offers 200-level Child Care/Early Education courses during a convenient evening timeframe. Prospective students should contact the program instructor for current and upcoming course offerings and schedules throughout the year.
Program Length: Six quarters (approximate)
Early Achievers Opportunity Grant
Bates offers the Early Achievers Opportunity Grant to qualified students. The grant provides funding for tuition and books. Click to learn more or contact 253.680.7320 to find out about eligibility requirements.
Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree: 101 Credits
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS |
| 100+ Level Human Relations 100+ Level Communications 100+ Level Mathematics 100+ Level Humanities/Social Sciences |
5 5 5 5 |
| REQUIRED COURSEWORK | CREDITS |
| ECE 103 STARS ECED& 105 Intro to Early Childhood Education ECED& 107 Health, Nutrition and Safety EDUC& 115 Child Development ECED& 120 Practicum - Nurturing Relationships EDUC& 130 Child Guidance EDUC& 150 Child, Family and Community ECED& 160 Curriculum Development ECED& 170 Environments for Young Children ECED& 180 Language & Literacy Development ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment ECE 201 Issues in Child Care / Early Education ECE 202 Children with Special Needs ECE 204 Early Childhood Practicum II ECE 205 Instructional Strategies ECE 207 Professionalism ECE 209 Program Management ECE 210 Early Childhood Practicum III ECE 211 Emotional and Social Development ECE 212 Cognitive Development |
2 5 5 5 2 3 3 5 3 3 3 5 5 3 5 5 5 3 5 5 |
Associate of Technology Degree: 96 Credits
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS |
| 100+ Level Human Relations 100+ Level Communications 100+ Level Mathematics |
5 5 5 |
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS |
| ECE 103 STARS ECED& 105 Intro to Early Childhood Education ECED& 107 Health, Nutrition and Safety EDUC& 115 Child Development ECED& 120 Practicum - Nurturing Relationships EDUC& 130 Child Guidance EDUC& 150 Child, Family and Community ECED& 160 Curriculum Development ECED& 170 Environments for Young Children ECED& 180 Language & Literacy Development ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment ECE 201 Issues in Child Care / Early Education ECE 202 Children with Special Needs ECE 204 Early Childhood Practicum II ECE 205 Instructional Strategies ECE 207 Professionalism ECE 209 Program Management ECE 210 Early Childhood Practicum III ECE 211 Emotional and Social Development ECE 212 Cognitive Development |
2 5 5 5 2 3 3 5 3 3 3 5 5 3 5 5 5 3 5 5 |
State Credential/ECE Certificate: 47 Credits
Prerequisite: ECE 103, STARS
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS |
| 100+ Level Communications 100+ Level Mathematics |
5 5 |
| REQUIRED COURSEWORK | CREDITS |
| ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECED& 107 Health, Nutrition, and Safety EDUC& 115 Child Development* ECED& 120 Practicum - Nurturing Relations EDUC& 130 Child Guidance* EDUC& 150 Child, Family, and Community ECED& 160 Curriculum Development ECED& 170 Environments for Young Children ECED& 180 Language and Literacy Development ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment |
5 5 5 2 3 3 5 3 3 3 |
Short Certificate of Specialization: 20 Credits
Prerequisite: ECE 103 STARS
| REQUIRED COURSEWORK | CREDITS |
| ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECED& 107 Health, Nutrition, and Safety EDUC& 115 Child Development* ECED& 120 Practicum EDUC& 130 Child Guidance |
5 5 5 2 3 |
*This course meets the SBCTC requirement for human relations/leadership.
Initial Certificate: 12 Credits
Prerequisite: ECE 103 STARS
| REQUIRED COURSEWORK | CREDITS |
| ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education ECED& 107 Health, Nutrition, and Safety ECED& 120 Practicum - Nurturing Relationships |
5 5 2 |
