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Education Program 2007-2008
AAAS Degree :
Early Childhood Educator/Paraeducator
Program Description
The Education Programs are
designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary
for employment in a variety of social and educational agencies.
Based on personal and career interests, students may select one of
three AAAS degree options: Early Childhood Education, Special
Education and Bilingual/Bicultural Education. These programs are
designed to meet endorsement requirements set by the Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Shoreline also offers
two Certificates of Proficiency programs: In-Home Care Provider and
Instructional Aide/Paraeducator.
Students learn about
the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of
children as well as specific strategies for encouraging healthy
development. Students also learn how to develop group activities,
plan a curriculum, positively guide an individual child and groups
of children, and effectively communicate with children, parents and
co-workers. Internships provide students with an opportunity to
integrate classroom learning, increase confidence and gain valuable
experience. All courses are taught from a multicultural perspective
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete
this program should be able to:
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Select and
implement developmentally and culturally appropriate
educational practices that positively impact young
children’s development, creativity and self-esteem.
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Develop and
implement creative, innovative and culturally sensitive
instructional techniques.
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Plan group
activities and effectively manage a multicultural classroom.
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Perform basic
assessments and measurements of children in an educational
setting.
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Work
appropriately with exceptional children and those with
special needs.
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Communicate
effectively with children, parents, colleagues and
educational administrators.
Program Prerequisites
Eng 100 (Analytical
Reading and Writing) or ESL 100
(Academic ESL) or satisfactory ASSET test score or ESL
placement test score for English 101
Math 070 (Preparation for Algebra) or satisfactory ASSET test
score for Math 080 or 099
Program Requirements
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Eng 101 Composition and
Expository Prose . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Math 170 Math for Elem Teachers I – or –
Math 107 Math: A Practical Art – or –
or other approved Math course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
IAStu 103 Intro to Multicultural Studies – or –
other approved Multicultural course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
EnvSc 201 Environmental Science – or –
other approved Science course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
IAStu 282 Gender, Violence & Social Change . . . . . . . . . . . .5
PE 292 First Aid and Personal Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CORE REQUIREMENTS
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Edu 100 Intro to
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Edu 101* Child Growth & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Edu 105 Language & Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Edu 115*† Culturally Relevant Anti-Bias Strategies . . . . . . . .5
Edu 125* Intro to Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Edu 250† Child Guidance and Classroom Mgmt. . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Edu 265† Issues & Trends in Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . 5
Edu 260*† Student Internship I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Edu 261*† Student Internship II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Edu 140† Educational Methods: K-3 – or –
Edu 150† Early Childhood Curriculum Dev. – or –
Edu 160† Programs for Infants and Toddlers . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Edu 215*† Family Systems – or –
Edu 123 *† Multi Ethnic Children and Families . . . . . . . . . . 5
ELECTIVES
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Cr.
Choose 10 credits from courses listed below:
World Languages American Sign Language I – or –
any other world language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Edu Any Education class not taken
as a core requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Math/Science Any approved Math or Science course . . . . . . . . .5
Total Credits Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
* The Human Relations
requirement is embedded in these courses.
† Classes only offered once a year: Check with Education instructors
for schedule.
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