Requirements
College Success - 2 units
A College Success course is mandatory for all new degree-seeking students. The class may be waived due to previous college coursework or the specific course of study. Certain programs are exempt from this requirement; please see the College Success webpage for details.
Required Course
General Education - 15 units
Required Courses
5 units from the DTA Quantitative Skills course list, MATH& 107 recommended
Required ECE Courses - 59 units
- A minimum grade of a C (2.0) or higher is required.
To enter ECE 132 Practicum Lab II, these things need to be documented: MERIT background test, TB Test, First Aid, CPR and HIV Certification, and Food Handlers card (see your advisor).
Required Courses
General Required - 10 units
Required Courses
5 units from the DTA Natural Sciences Distribution course list
ENVS& 100 or NUTR& 101 are strongly recommended.
Electives - 4 units
Complete 4 units of electives. ECE 239, ECED& 132, ECED& 134, ECED& 139, EDUC& 136, ENGL 183, ENGL 183, and SOC 220 are recommended
Total Credit Hours: 90
Diversity Course Requirement
Diversity courses focus on perspectives related to cultural diversity in our society, which is defined as including human differences in culture, race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexuality, gender, ability, class, socioeconomic status, language, and religion. Courses are listed in the Class Schedule with a Diversity Class Attribute. They are typically found in the areas of Communications, Humanities, Social Sciences and Transfer Electives. A Diversity course may count toward one of the Distributions listed above, as well as meeting the Diversity Course requirement. Please consult with your advisor.
Completing one diversity class with a grade of D or better is an EvCC institutional requirement and is necessary to receive any degree from Everett Community College.
Required Course
Any course from the Diversity course list
EvCC Residency Units Requirement
To be eligible to earn a diploma at EvCC for any certificate, at least one-third of the units must be earned at Everett Community College and apply towards the credential being earned. These units must be traditionally graded and calculated in the EvCC GPA.
Required Residency Units: 30 minimum
Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the applicable Diversity and Residency Units requirements, EvCC has other graduation requirements for all certificates and degrees, including which version of credential requirements should be met, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, fulfillment of all obligations to the college (financial or otherwise), and filing of an application for graduation. Details can be found in EvCC Graduation Requirements or in the Current Catalog on the EvCC website.
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Subject Matter Knowledge: Students will gain sound knowledge of the central concepts, foundational theories and intellectual frameworks of education and teaching-approaches to guidance and discipline, constructivist learning principles, the role of family and communities-and develop the capability to relate each area of knowledge to another.
- Professional and Personal Attitudes: Students will be introduced to a variety of educational philosophies, attitudes, and approaches in order to understand issues of professional teaching standards-what it means to be a competent and ethical teacher in a democratic society, and to develop a personal and lifelong commitment to knowledge, to the continuing pursuit of questions, and to a willingness to take risks.
- Instructional Strategies and Skills: Students will understand curriculum as a process, including learning goals and objectives, sequences of content, multiple instructional strategies, and formal and informal assessment-through classroom observations and the development of instructional lessons that address individual learner needs and styles.
- Human Development and Learning: Students will be introduced to a variety of perspectives on human development and learning that support the diverse cognitive, psychological, and social needs of learners; and will understand the role of positive learning environments and effective relationships with learners.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Everett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment. Contact the following people with inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination, Title IX compliance, or Americans with Disabilities Act compliance: Equal Opportunity Director: EqualOpportunity@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271; ADA Coordinator: ADAcoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9232; Title IX Coordinator: TitleIXCoordinator@everettcc.edu, 425-388-9271. All offices are located in Olympus Hall 111, 2000 Tower St. Everett, WA 98201. For more information, visit the Equal Opportunity and Title IX website: EverettCC.edu/EqualOpportunity.