Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Degree in Early Childhood Education
This program of study is designed for people pursuing careers in the early care and education field. With a strong emphasis in early childhood, students are prepared for positions as lead teachers and for a variety of other employment opportunities in Head Start, child care, and other birth-to-eight programs. The student is also prepared to transfer to specific four-year degree programs. Students interested in transferring should consult with an NWIC advisor before selecting courses to ensure that they meet the requirements of the college or university of their choice. Students who have completed the Award of Completion: Initial ECE Certificate have already completed three courses toward their AAS-T-ECE degree. Students who have completed the Award of Completion: Short ECE Certificate of Specialization have already completed five courses toward their AAS-T ECE degree.
Additional information regarding Washington State's Stackable Certificates in Early Childhood Education
Northwest Indian College Requirements
Required (11 Credits)
NOTE: CMPS 101 or above; If a computer course coded NE (Non-transfer Elective) is substituted then 3 additional credits of Transfer Electives (coded TE) must be chosen.
Northwest Indian College Foundational Requirements (15 Credits)
CSOV 102: One or more Native language courses totaling at least 5 credits. Consult with an advisor regarding satisfying general education requirements. Requires approval by the Dean of Academics.
General Education Requirements (20 Credits)
| ENGL 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
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| ENGL 102 | English Composition II | 5 |
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| ENGL 202 | Technical Writing | 5 |
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| MATH 107 | Elementary Statistics I | 5 |
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| other course that meets AAS QS Requirements | |
Humanities Distribution 10 credit requirement - met in Foundational Requirements and NWIC Requirements
Social Science Distribution 10 credit requirement - met in Foundational Requirements and Core Requirements
Natural Science Distribution 5 credit requirement - choose course meeting AAS Natural Science Requirements
Core Program Requirements (50 Credits)
| ECED 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 5 |
| ECED 106 | Guidance in Early Childhood | 4 |
| ECED 114 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 5 |
| ECED 160 | Infant-Toddler Caregiving | 4 |
| ECED 197 | Practicum I: Expressing Warmth to Children | 3 |
| ECED 206 | Building Relationships: Culture, Family, and Community | 4 |
| ECED 210 | Child Development | 5 |
| ECED 212 | Observation, Documentation, and Assessment | 5 |
| ECED 213 | Preschool Curriculum Development | 5 |
| ECED 220 | Communication, Language, and Literacy | 5 |
| ECED 297 | Practicum II: Connecting to Children | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 96