Early Learning and Teacher Education Career Pathway

The following section is a text summary of a flowchart that displays the Career Pathways available for students interested in Early Learning and Teacher Education. Entrance considerations, program choices (certificate, associate, Bachelor, or Masters), employment options, and information on the skills needed are all found in the flowchart.

• Entrance Considerations

  • Admissions
  • Transfer of Credits
  • English/Math Assessment
  • Support Resources
  • High School Equivalency
  • Career Advising
  • Program Advising
  • Tuition & Fees
  • Funding Options
  • Get involved at BC

Early Learning and Teacher Education Career Pathway: Your Choices

1. Choose one or more certificates

   • Lateral to Associate in Arts Early Childhood Education
   • Early Childhood Education Initial Certificate
   • Short State Certificate of Specialization— General
   • Infants and Toddlers - Short State Certificate of Specialization
   • Early Childhood Education State Certificate
   • Employment Options:
     • Employment Options

2. Associate in Arts Early Childhood Education

   • Lateral to Associate in Applied Science-T Early Childhood (AAS-T)
   • Bachelor of Applied Science Early Childhood Education
     • Employment Options

3. Associate in Applied Science-T Early Childhood (AAS-T)

   • Bachelor of Arts Children's Studies (Eastern Washington University)
     • Employment - Preschool Teacher

4. Associate in Arts & Sciences Direct Transfer (AAS-DTA)

   • Bachelor of Arts

     • Employment - K-12 Teacher

   • Bachelor of Arts Human Development (Washington State University)

     • Employment - Preschool Teacher

• 21st Century Skills Needed

  • The skills, knowledge and expertise you need to succeed in work and life in the 21st century. Mastery of these skills as well as subject areas such as language and interdisciplinary areas such as global awareness are critical to your success. Click on the following links to learn how you can gain these skills outside of the classroom:
    • Learning & Innovation Skills
    • Information, Media & Technology Skills
    • Life & Career Skills

• Other training to consider:

  • Washington STARS Training