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What is equivalent to an AAS-T in ECE?

If you did not earn an AAS-T in ECE, but would like to apply to the BAS-T program, you can demonstrate that you have the prerequisite foundation. The checklist and hyperlinks below can help you assess your qualifications for this program.

▢ 90 quarter credits total (60 semester credits)

▢ 40 quarter credits (24 semester credits) of general education

  • Communications 5 cr: English 101  ______________
  • Quantitative 5 cr: Math 100 or above ___________
  • Humanities (HM) 5 cr: ________________________
  • Humanities (HM 5 cr: ________________________
  • Social Science (SS) 5 cr: _____________________
  • Natural Science (NS) 5 cr: _____________________
  • SS/NS/HM/Q 5 cr: ___________________________
  • SS/NS/HM/Q 5 cr: ___________________________

▢ Early Childhood Education Foundation

▢ Portfolio: If you have been working with children aged 0-8 for at least two years and have been engaged in professional development in early childhood education, you can submit a portfolio demonstrating that you have met the program outcomes for an AAS-T in ECE. The portfolio will be assessed by an early childhood professor using this criteria.

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▢ Minimum Early Childhood Education Coursework
Check the class schedule to see when these courses are offered:

  • ECED& 105: Intro to ECE
  • EDUC& 115: Child Development
  • EDUC& 130: Guiding Behavior
  • EDUC& 150: Child/ Family/ Community
  • ECED& 160: Curriculum Development
  • ECED& 190: Observation/Assessment