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Education Premajor

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Considering a career in education? This popular pre-major program follows the general A.A. transfer degree requirements, including the education courses below. In addition, you can earn an associate degree through one of several Direct Transfer Agreements, which is a statewide articulated transfer degree agreement for elementary education majors between the community colleges and public baccalaureate universities. For specific requirements, contact Judy Noel at (509) 533-3617 or a counselor at (509) 533-3525.

Wondering how to get started? Download a copy of our Education Student Guide which will answer some common questions and tell you who to turn to when you need additional information.

Education Transfer Agreements

• Biology Education (AST) Career Guide
• Chemistry Education (AST) Career Guide
• Earth Science Education (DTA)
• Elementary Education (DTA) Career Guide
• General Science Education (AST) Career Guide
• Mathematics Education (DTA) Career Guide
• Physics Education (AST) Career Guide

Education Courses Offered

Three Education courses are recommended for Education Premajors:

• EDUC& 202 - Introduction to Education (5 Cr)
• EDUC& 205 - Introduction to Education with Field Experience (5 Cr)
• EDUC 206 - Tutor Training (1 Cr)

Additional Education courses available are listed below. Click on the links below for course description and current class schedule.

All course offerings are subject to change. The college cannot guarantee class offerings, designated times or specific instructors - as funding levels and student interest may affect whether or not an offering is available.

Class		Credits
EDUC 100	Exploring Teaching	5.0
EDUC& 202	Intro to Education	5.0
EDUC& 204	Exceptional Child	5.0
EDUC& 205	Intro to Ed w/ Field Exp	5.0
EDUC 206	Tutor Training	1.0
EDUC 207	Advanced Tutor Training	1.0
EDUC 208	Tutorial Practicum	1.0-2.0
EDUC 252	Social/Emotional Development	5.0
EDUC 270	Introduction to Developmental Disabilities	5.0
EDUC 275	Learning Disabilities	5.0
EDUC 280	Behavior/Classroom Management	5.0
EDUC 281	Education/Special Education Practicum I	5.0
EDUC 282	Education/Special Education Practicum II	5.0

TeachWashington is a web site developed to provide a user-friendly gateway to knowledge about teacher certification in the state of Washington.

• Find comprehensive and up-to-date information currently available about every teacher certification program in Washington State.
• Query the site for information about different pathways into teacher education programs, transfer information, and content area endorsements.
• Frequently asked questions on how to become a teacher in Washington.
• Links to the certification program web sites.
• A salary scale for Washington teachers.
• Links to information about scholarships and tuition assistance programs.
• Links to other national and state web sites in education.

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