Elementary Education
Early Childhood Education
This program prepares students for teacher licensure for birth through grade three. It is designed to meet both Washington State teacher certification requirements and those set forth by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This program consists of an academic major in Early Childhood Education and a sequence of professional certification courses that lead to teacher licensure PreK-third grade. Upon completion of the program, candidates can work in childcare centers, preschools, Head Start programs, and primary grades in public schools. The course work offers a combination of theory, methods, and field experiences in a variety of early childhood settings.
Unique Program Features:
- Students attend classes with other early childhood education students as a cohort group throughout the program.
- Students gain experience in teaching children in three age groups (infant/toddlers, pre-primary and primary) and in a variety of settings.
- Students are taught to understand and respect intercultural/familial diversity as they learn to develop partnerships with families.
- Students learn to use inquiry tools and process for developing meaningful and integrated learning experiences for young children.
| Applications to the Early Childhood Program will be accepted during Spring 2010 for Fall Quarter 2010 admission |
Interested and want to know more?
Contact:
- Dr. Eileen Hughes,
eileen.hughes@wwu.edu
(360-650-3416)
- Dr. Marilyn Chu, marilyn.chu@wwu.edu (360-650-2737)
Coursework and program sheet information:
- Early Childhood Education Undergraduate Program
- Early Childhood Education General University Requirements
