Academic Options
- Associate in Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education - 90 credits
- Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Education - 49 credits
- Associate in Arts Degree in Early Childhood Special Education - 90 credits
- Certificate of Achievement in Early Childhood Special Education – 50 credits
- Infant/Toddler Short Certificate - 21 credits
- Associate in Applied Science-T - Early Childhood Education - 90 credits
- Associate in Elementary Education Direct Transfer Degree (DTA) – 90 credits
- Washington STARS Continuing Education, Credits vary
Associate in Arts Degree or Certificate in Early Childhood Education
The degree program may be completed in two years (six quarters) of full-time study. Certificate programs can be completed in a year or less. Either program may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.
- Learn more about the AA Degree requirements
- Learn more about the certificate course requirements
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Associate in Arts Degree in Early Childhood Special Education or Certificate
The special education Associate in Arts degree is similar to the basic program except that some electives are replaced with American Sign Language courses and an additional special education course. Students receive two quarters of practicum experience in a special education setting.
Infant and Toddler Care Short Certificate
Students learn to plan appropriate programming for children under the age of three, as well as to establish partnerships with parents that support best practices in infant and toddler care.
Associate in Applied Science-T Degree (AAS-T)
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The AAS-T in early childhood education is a dual purpose degree—to prepare students for working with young children and to transfer to a degree program at some baccalaureate institutions. Students wishing to become an elementary teacher often choose the AAS-T degree as their first step towards reaching their professional development goal.
Associate in Elementary Education Direct Transfer Degree
This degree is designed for students who want to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a K-8 certification. It provides a broad foundation in liberal arts and beginning coursework in teacher education that is needed upon transfer to teacher certification programs at colleges/universities
- Learn more about the Associate in Elementary Education Direct Transfer Degree
- View Advising/Completion Worksheet
Washington STARS Continuing Education
Washington State Training and Registry System (Washington STARS) is a program of training and education for those currently employed in the field of early childhood education. Washington STARS students are welcome in all classes. See http://www.stars.dshs.wa.gov for more information.
Those who need to fulfill the Washington STARS requirement of 10 hours or one college credit annual education are welcome to participate, and may receive Washington STARS credit, for almost any of the Early Childhood Education courses.
Additionally, the program offers many one and two credit courses on Saturdays and evenings that are especially convenient for those who are employed.
Topics vary from quarter to quarter and include music, art, math concepts, positive guidance and discipline, language learning, group experiences, infant and toddler curriculum, science curriculum, and much more.
For current topics and class dates please check the BC quarterly credit class schedules or call 425-564-2674 to be placed on our mailing list.
