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Natural Science NUTR 101 Human Nutrition Social Science PSYC& 100 General Psychology Required Professional/Technical Core Courses AH 155 First Aid/CPR/Blood-Borne Pathogen Training BT 101 Beginning Keyboarding EDUC 101 Application of Critical Reading & Thinking in Children's Literature for Professionals EDUC 102 Parent Community & Volunteers EDUC 103 Guiding Behavior: School-Age Child EDUC 201 Development of the School-Age Child or ECED 101 Preschool Child Development EDUC 202 Educational Linguistics EDUC 210 Introduction to Becoming a Teacher EDUC 250 Public School Practicum PTECH 116 Applied Math II for Early Childhood Ed SPED 200 Intro. to Exceptionality in Early Childhood Ed. Electives ECED 105 Child Abuse & Neglect READ 105 Critical Reading Additional 18 credits ECED or EDUC courses above 100 level or as approved by department. Total Credits
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The Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) in Elementary (K-8) & Special Education Double Major This program, in collaboration with Central Washington University (CWU), offers a baccalaureate degree in elementary education with a secondary endorsement in TESL. It provides a course of study for persons desiring to teach children in kindergarten through eighth grade in public and private schools. This program is unique in that the outstanding instructional strengths of two institutions are brought together to provide students a rare opportunity to experience learning at its best in the classroom and in the field. All classes are held on the YVCC campus in Yakima. Students first complete an Associate in Arts degree with Education Emphasis at YVCC. Admittance into the YVCC program does not ensure admittance into the teacher education program at CWU. Students must meet entrance requirements to the CWU program, which includes an associate degree. Be sure to check with an Education Department advisor or on the CWU website (www.cwu.edu) to get the latest information. WEST-B Information While working for the associate degree requirements, students must also prepare for and take the WEST-B test. This test is mandated for admission to all teacher preparation programs in the state of Washington. It is advisable to take this test before April if fall quarter admission will be sought. For information about the test, to download a study guide, or to sign up for the test, visit www.nesinc.com. Students must apply to CWU and the Teacher Preparation Program separately by April 1 for fall quarter admission. Entrance requirements include at least a 3.0 grade point average for the last 45 graded credits, all required applications and fees, admission to CWU and the Teacher Preparation Program, successful completion of the WEST-B test, all required letters of support, and other items as required each year. Under the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), students are only admitted to CWU in the fall at the Yakima Campus, and these students stay together for the two years of teacher preparation. To download application materials for CWU,
go to www.cwu.edu. To access information about CWU's teacher preparation program, go to www.cwu.edu/~cert. Students who complete the DTA program can apply to teach in the state of Washington with endorsements in elementary education (K-8) and TESL. The courses are offered by the collaborating institutions: Yakima Valley Community College and Central Washington University. All classes are held on the YVCC campus. Yakima Valley Community College provides basic coursework in the areas of science, communication, math, and entry-level education. CWU provides a strong professional education sequence, an upper-division elementary curriculum, TESL curriculum, and student teaching. Admission to either of the two institutions does not guarantee admission to the program. Associate in Arts Degree, Transfer to CWU - Yakima Campus K-8 Teaching Certificate & Special Education Double Major This program is a joint effort between YVCC and CWU to provide coursework for earning a Baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education Special Education on the Yakima Campus. It provides a course of study for persons desiring to teach children in kindergarten through eighth grade in public schools. Students take specific coursework while earning a transfer Associate in Arts degree from YVCC. Courses must appear on the YVCC course distribution list to meet requirements. CWU requires a 3.0 for admittance in the Education Program. Articulation - CWU Basic Requirements: 18 Credits Group A * ENGL& 101 English Composition I z * ENGL 102 English Composition II
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Group B * MATH& 132 Mathematics for Elementary Education 2 5 Communication Requirement: 3-5 Credits Humanities: 15 Credits CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication (recommended) 5 Natural Sciences : 15 Credits One course must be a lab science Social Sciences: 15 Credits * PSYC& 100 General Psychology 5 Electives: 25-27 Credits Core Electives: 15-17 Credits Select from the distribution of courses listed in Quantitative/ Symbolic Reasoning, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences *PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology 5 EDUC 111 Careers in Education/Early Childhood 2 Note: Prerequisite for ALL ECED and EDUC courses is EDUC 111 General Electives: 10-12 Credits Any college level courses numbered over 100. These may include additional Core Electives as well as courses from the Restricted List. *EDUC 210 Introduction to Becoming a Teacher 5 *EDUC 201 Developmental School-Age Child 4 *EDUC 250 Public School Practicum 4 *MATH& 131 Mathematics for Elementary Education 1 5 (Prerequisite to MATH& 132) READ 105 Critical Reading (highly recommended) 5 Total Credits 93
All Education courses must have a C (2.0) or better. * Required courses for entrance into the CWU program.
Common Course Numbers include the symbol (&) and are used at all Washington community and technical colleges to identify equivalent courses. Quarters listed are for the 2014-2015 year only, and all courses are subject to change.