The Early Childhood Education program offers a spectrum of opportunities for students of all ages. As awareness grows about the importance of a child s early years to his or her adult development, more of society s resources are supporting services for children and families. The program is for students entering the job market for the first time, changing careers, or seeking to strengthen their professional skills as educators. A major focus of the program is learning how to support the growth and development of young children and work effectively with their parents.
Students practice their teaching skills and strategies through course work and internships.
Careers Career possibilities for those who enjoy working with children and their families include preschool teachers, childcare providers, recreation leaders, and special education assistants, among other jobs. The flexible curriculum of the program helps students reach their goals by offering an ATA degree or a certificate in Early Childhood Education. To assist you in the planning of your education, the requirements for each program are available for download. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to be able to view the requirement sheet. Courses are also available to Associate of Arts and Sciences students planning to pursue a Washington State teaching certificate at a four-year university.