Education Courses & Descriptions
EDUC& 114 Child Development • 3 CR
Previously EDUC 256
Studies the physical, social, and emotional development of the child from infancy to adolescence.
EDUC 150 Language & Literacy Development • 3 CR
Students learn strategies for fostering language and literacy development during the early childhood years, birth through age eight, to become knowledgeable about resources available to support language and literacy competence in young children.
EDUC 190 Working as a Paraeducator • 5 CR
Focuses on the roles, responsibilities, and tasks expected of paraeducators. Content includes Washington State Core Competencies one through seven for paraeducators. Sequence and milestones of human development, values, ethics, communication, and positive behavior support are covered. Requires 30 hours of classroom participation working with children with disabilities. Prerequisite: ECED 171 or EDUC& 205 (prev EDUC 110).
EDUC& 204 Exceptional Child • 5 CR
Previously ECED 131 Orientation to the Child with Special Needs
Examines the educational, social, and developmental patterns of the child with special needs. Students explore the impact of disabilities on the children, their families, and on their futures. Format includes lecture and participation.
EDUC& 205 Introduction to Education with Field Experience • 5 CR
Previously EDUC 110 Introduction to Education
Details the history, development, purposes, and processes of education. Students examine the teaching-learning process. Format includes lecture, discussion, and lab.
EDUC 240 Culture & Human Diversity in Education • 3 CR
Focus on concepts, theories, and strategies that constitute major dimensions of a culturally relevant anti-bias curriculum for early childhood and elementary education classrooms.
EDUC 285 Academic Tutoring • V1-5 CR
Provides instruction, supervision, and experience in tutoring adult college students in academic disciplines. Useful preparation for careers in education. Fulfills a requirement for the BC Honors Program. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
EDUC 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Education • V1-5 CR
Allows in-depth study or approved work experience in the field of education. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits.