幼儿教育艺术学士学位的设计旨在满足华盛顿州职业格言准则的要求，适用于有兴趣在幼儿期成为首席老师，课程主管，课程主任或家庭支持专家，照顾和教育幼儿的人们。重点放在学生的积极参与，观察，参与和实践经验上。课堂帮助成年人增进对儿童身体，智力，情感和社会发展的了解，并运用适合发展的指导和课程方法，以满足儿童及其家庭的个人和团体需求。
This degree prepares you for immediate employment working with children and families in a variety of settings. Classes are designed to increase understanding of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children. Youll also learn how to create safe and healthy environments. Build positive, culturally sensitive relationships with children and families in the early childhood education profession. <br>The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education is designed to meet the Washington State Career Lattice guidelines for people interested in becoming lead teachers, program supervisors, program directors, or family support specialists in early childhood settings, caring for and educating young children. Emphasis is placed on active student involvement, observation, participation, and practical experience. Classes help adults increase their understanding of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children and to apply developmentally appropriate guidance and curriculum methods to meet the individual and group needs of children and their families.