AAAS Degree (90 Credits)

Note: Students must meet with advisor to complete graduation paperwork for this program.

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Program Information:

Length of Program: 90 Credits
Completion Award: A.A.A.S. Degree
Enrollment: Every Quarter
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $0
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: www.shoreline.edu/education

EPC 839D

Core Curriculum (25 Credits)

Note: These classes have prerequisites based upon lower level classes or placement in English and Math.

Early Childhood Education Core Requirements (57 Credits)

* The human relations requirement is embedded in these courses.

• ECED& 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 5
• ECED& 107 Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 5
• ECED& 120 Practicum-Nurturing Relationships Credits: 2
• EDUC& 115 Child Growth and Development Credits: 5 *
• EDUC& 130 Guiding Behavior Credits: 3 *
• EDUC& 150 Child, Family, Community Credits: 3
• ECED& 160 Curriculum Development Credits: 5
• ECED& 170 Environments for Young Children Credits: 3
• ECED& 180 Language and Literacy Development Credits: 3
• ECED& 190 Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
• EDUC& 204 Introduction to Inclusive Education Credits: 5 *
• EDUC 210 Best Practices In Special Education Credits: 5
• EDUC 290 Student Internship I Credits: 5 *
• EDUC 296 Student Internship II Credits: 5 *

Electives (8 Credits)

All classes must be 100 level or higher.  Recommended:  CAST classes leading to CAST - Child Advocacy Studies Certificate of Completion Planning Guide ;  any other EDUC or ECED courses.

• *Course 1 ____________________ Credits: _____
• *Course 2 ____________________ Credits: _____

Recommendations:

CAST classes leading to CAST 15 credit certificate; any other EDUC or ECED courses.

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Special Education-What is it?

The Special Education program provides an overview of the social, emotional, language and intellectual development of children, along with specific strategies for encouraging healthy development, with an added emphasis on working with children with exceptional children and those with special needs. The core curriculum & internships focus on developing group activities, planning curriculum, positively guiding children, and effectively communicating with children, parents, and co-workers.

Career Opportunities-What can I do with a Degree in Special Education?

Teacher and teacher assistant positions working with children aged eight and under in licensed child care centers and homes, Head Start and State Preschools are in high demand. With this certificate, the student will have credentials for teaching assistant positions, and often lead teacher and administrator positions in licensed child care facilities Head Start/ECEAP programs and some paraeductaor positions in public schools in the State of Washington. This certificate further provides a focus on knowledge and skills related to working with exceptional children and those with special needs.

Potential employers include: Licensed Child Care Centers, child care family homes, Head Start/ECEAP, NAEYC accredited child care, public schools. For more, please visit career information and resources at http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.

Shoreline Community College

16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696

(206) 546-4101

www.shoreline.edu