ATA in Early Childhood Education

First Year

Fall Qtr Credits Winter Qtr Credits Spring Qtr Credits Summer Qtr Credits
ECE 100 5 ECE 160 3 ECE 129 3 -- --
ECE 105 2 EDUC& 203 3 ECE 140 3 -- --
EDUC& 121 5 *WMATH 100 5 ECE 215 3 -- --
*ENGL& 101 5 **ELEC 0 3 ***LC/GE 0 5 -- --
Total Credits 17   14   14   0

Second Year

Fall Qtr Credits Winter Qtr Credits Spring Qtr Credits Summer Qtr Credits
ECE 102 3 ****ECE 199 2 ECE 202 4 -- --
ECE 130 3 ECE 201 4 ECE 223 5 -- --
****ECE 199 4 ECE 230 3 EDUC 260 3 -- --
ECE 211 3 PE 200 2 **ELEC 0 4 -- --
EDUC 245 3 SOSC 125 2 -- -- -- --
SOSC 113 1 -- -- -- -- -- --
Total Credits 17   13   16   0

* Students who do not receive an appropriate test score will require additional coursework to develop necessary skills for entry into class. (ENGL 170 may be substituted for ENGL 101)

** Electives (total of 4 to 8 credits) approved by Department Chair include: ECE 240, EDUC 246, EDUC& 122.

*** Learning Community (5 to 10 credits) or 5 credits of General Education (culture, natural world or arts). Must be outside of technical area, approved by Department Chair. Suggested General Education courses include; PSYC& 100, 200, CMST& 220 and a Foreign Language (Spanish, ASL, etc.)

**** ECE 199 may be taken at any time during the two year process. A minimum of four credits of ECE 199 must be completed.

NOTE: Student schedule may vary based on entry point, credit load, and prerequisites. Consult with department chair or SVC counselor for scheduling options. Also see Education Paraprofessional (EDUC) for information on a related program. Includes required ATA courses.