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WINTER 2010 Career Planning Guide

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 West Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5298
http://www.spokanefalls.edu/

Completion Award: AAS, Certificate

Start: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Tuition and Fees: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/iCatalog/Fees.pdf

Additional Costs
Books$350-450
* Approximate quarterly cost of books.
PROGRAM WEBSITE: http://www.spokanefalls.edu/ece
Program Description

The Early Childhood Education program provides experiences in educational theory in the areas of social, emotional, cognitive, physical/motor and creative development for children from birth through age 8. Courses also are available for caregivers of school-age children, ages 5 through 14 years. Now that ongoing research reveals the significance of early development, professional preparation has become essential to anyone pursuing a career in the education and care of young children. Courses are based on the Washington State Skill Standards and are offered day, evening and online.

SFCC Early Childhood Education program options:

  • Certificates of Specialization (20-30 credits) - eight certificates that focus on a specific area of study.
  • Early Childhood Education Certificate (57-60 credits) - contains the ECED core content courses. Valid first aid card required for certificate.
  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree (90-93 credits) - contains the same course work as the ECED certificate above, plus supporting courses and electives which may be modified for articulation into a BA degree.
  • Associate of Applied Science Transfer degree (AAS-T) (91-92 credits) -contains ECED core content with the option to transfer to accepting four-year schools.
  • Associate of Arts (AA) degree (90 credits) - includes 15 credits of electives in ECED that transfers to four-year schools.
  • Articulation with area high schools articulates college credits for completion of specified high school ECED courses.
  • State Training and Registry System (STARS) Accepts college credits to meet STARS requirements.
Program Goals
  1. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the seven Critical Work Functions for the Washington State Skill Standards for the Lead Early Childhood Teacher.
  2. Students will demonstrate proficiency in both written and oral communication.
  3. Students will demonstrate the ability to manage resources relevant to the Early Childhood Education profession.
Career Opportunities

Outlook for employment in this field is excellent due to current research and recognition of the importance of early development and learning. The SFCC early childhood education program has achieved recognition in our community and region. Regional employers contact our program seeking educated early childhood employees for positions such as: lead teacher, family child care provider, school-age care provider, teacher's aide/assistant, program specialist, parent-school liaison, program supervisor, early education coordinator, center director/manager, assistant director/manager, foster care provider.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
AAS, Certificate: SFCC
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Adviser/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
AAS
First Quarter
ECED101Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education 5
ECED102Observation and Documentation 1-2
ECED103College Success 3
ECED124Methods of Learning 5
14-15
Second Quarter
ECED135Infant/Toddler Care and Education 5
ECED190Child Development 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
15
Third Quarter
ECED226Curriculum Development 5
ECED230Learning Environments 5
EDUC&204Exceptional Child 5
HLTH174First Aid 3
18
Fourth Quarter
ECED132Fostering Social Competence 5
ECED290School-age Development 5
Math Elective 3-5
13-15
Fifth Quarter
ECED254Dynamics of Family Relationships 5
ECED281Capstone Practicum 5
ECED Elective 15
15
Sixth Quarter
ECED282Practicum I 5
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
Approved Elective 15
15
90-93 credits are required for the AAS
Certificate
Early Childhood Education Certificate
ECED101Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education 5
ECED102Observation and Documentation 1-2
ECED103College Success 3
ECED124Methods of Learning 5
ECED132Fostering Social Competence 5
ECED135Infant/Toddler Care and Education 5
ECED190Child Development 5
ECED226Curriculum Development 5
ECED230Learning Environments 5
ECED281Capstone Practicum 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
Math Elective 3-5
57-60
57-60 credits are required for the Certificate
Child Care Administration Specialist
ECED101Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education 5
ECED190Child Development 5
ECED260Child Care Administration 5
ECED290School-age Development 5
SBM101How to Start a Small Business 5
25
25 credits are required for the Certificate
Curriculum Development Specialist
ECED102Observation and Documentation 1-2
ECED124Methods of Learning 5
ECED190Child Development 5
ECED226Curriculum Development 5
ECED230Learning Environments 5
21-22
21-22 credits are required for the Certificate
Early Childhood Specialist I
ECED102Observation and Documentation 1-2
ECED124Methods of Learning 5
ECED132Fostering Social Competence 5
ECED190Child Development 5
ECED230Learning Environments 5
21-22
21-22 credits are required for the Certificate
Early Childhood Specialist II
ECED101Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education 25
ECED254Dynamics of Family Relationships 5
ECED281Capstone Practicum 5
ECED282Practicum I 5
20
20 credits are required for the Certificate
Family Child Care Specialist
ECED101Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education 35
ECED102Observation and Documentation 1-2
ECED132Fostering Social Competence 5
ECED190Child Development 5
ECED254Dynamics of Family Relationships 5
21-22
21-22 credits are required for the Certificate
Family Services Advocate
ECED190Child Development 5
ECED254Dynamics of Family Relationships 5
HS136Improving Interpersonal Communication 5
HS281Practicum I 5
20
20 credits are required for the Certificate
Infant Toddler Specialist
ECED102Observation and Documentation 1-2
ECED132Fostering Social Competence 5
ECED135Infant/Toddler Care and Education 5
Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
AAS, Certificate:
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Advisor/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
ECED190Child Development 5
ECED254Dynamics of Family Relationships 5
21-22
21-22 credits are required for the Certificate
School-age Care Specialist
ECED102Observation and Documentation 1-2
ECED260Child Care Administration 5
ECED270School-age Creative Activities 5
ECED280School-age Guidance 5
ECED290School-age Development 5
21-22
21-22 credits are required for the Certificate
ECED Elective 
ECED100Basic Child Care Training 2
ECED101Issues and Trends in Early Childhood Education 5
ECED118Early Childhood Education Seminar 0.5-11
ECED124Methods of Learning 5
ECED125Science Methods in ECED 3
ECED132Fostering Social Competence 5
ECED190Child Development 5
ECED226Curriculum Development 5
ECED230Learning Environments 5
ECED254Dynamics of Family Relationships 5
ECED260Child Care Administration 5
ECED270School-age Creative Activities 5
ECED280School-age Guidance 5
ECED283Practicum II 5
ECED290School-age Development 5
Approved Elective 1
ASL&121Am Sign Language I 5
CMST121Job Communication Skills 2-5
EDUC&205Intro to Ed w/ Field Exp 5
EDUC270Introduction to Developmental Disabilities  5
EDUC275Learning Disabilities  5
EDUC280Behavior/Classroom Management  5
ENGL&111Intro to Literature 5
GENST106College Success 2-3
HS105Child Abuse 5
HSEAR106Introduction to Deaf Culture 5
IS120Business Computer Use 3
PSYC&100General Psychology  5
PSYC210Conception through Adolescent Developmental Psychology 5
PSYC250Psychology of Adjustment 5
SBM101How to Start a Small Business 5
SOC&101Intro to Sociology 5
SOC211Marriage and the Family 5
Math Elective 
BUS102Math Skills for Business 3
MATH090Pre-Algebra 45
1Elective may be selected with the approval of an early childhood education instructor.
2ECED 101 may be substituted with ECED 226.
3ECED 101 may be substituted with ECED 124.
4MATH 090 may be substituted with any higher level math course.
Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.