The Child and Family Education (CFE) program has several tracks and outcomes.
- Associate in Applied Science-Transfer degree (90 credits)
- Emphasis in Early Childhood Education or Emphasis in Para education. Associate in Applied Science degree (90 credits-professional technical)
- Emphasis in Early Childhood Education, or Emphasis in Para education
- Certificate of Achievement(45 credits) Child Development Associate (12 credits)
Most classes are held in the late afternoons and evenings to allow individuals to work and attend classes.
Associate in Applied Science-Transfer Option
A few four year universities in the state of Washington, including Heritage University located on the BBCC campus, accept the Associate in Applied Science-Transfer degree allowing students to enter with junior status. For more information on which colleges accept the AAS-T degree see the CFE program advisor. Each university requires specific courses in order to meet their requirements for this degree. Please work carefully with an advisor knowledgeable in this transfer area.
Associate in Applied Science Professional Technical Program
The Child and Family Education (CFE) program is designed to prepare individuals to work with children, as preschool and/or child-care teachers or educational assistants.
Program prerequisites:
- High school diploma or GED.
- BBCC math and English placement test scores for ENG 099 and MPC 090 or above.
- Appointment with CFE program advisor.
* Tech Prep credit available
^ Requires Washington State Patrol background check, liability insurance, and approval of program advisor or instructor.
** Related instruction requirement for AAS degree and Certificate of Achievement.
Related instruction required for an Associate in Applied Science degree and Certificate of Achievement
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| EDUC& 115 |
Child Development |
5 |
| EDUC 240 |
Family Communication and Dynamics |
5 |
| ENGL& 101 |
English Composition I |
5 |
| FAD 150 |
Industrial First Aid |
2 |
| MAP 106 |
Applied Mathematics (CFE) |
4 |
|
or other communications credit
or other human relations credit
or valid first aid card |
|
Core Classes
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| ECE 105 |
Health and Safety |
3 |
| ECE 250 |
Literacy and Literature for Children+ |
4 |
| EDUC 102 |
Behavior Management |
3 |
| EDUC 106 |
Issues in Child Abuse |
1 |
| EDUC 110 |
Introduction to Special Education+ |
4 |
| EDUC& 115 |
Child Development** |
5 |
| EDUC 120 |
Instructional Media |
3 |
| EDUC 150 |
Family, Community Involvement |
3 |
| EDUC 189 |
Observing and Assessing Children |
3 |
| EDUC 190 |
Classroom Experience*^ |
9 |
| EDUC 240 |
Family Communication and Dynamics** |
5 |
*Tech Prep credit available
+Meets Heritage University requirements
**Related instruction requirement for AAS degree and Certificate of Achievement.
^Requires Washington State Patrol background check, liability insurance, and approval of program advisor or instructor.
With an ECE emphasis
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| Core CFE Classes plus related instruction |
64 |
| ECE 100 |
Intro to Issues and Trends in ECE |
3 |
| ECE 108 |
Infant and Toddler Care and Education |
3 |
| ECE 135 |
Skills for Preschool Teachers |
3 |
| ECE 160 |
Child Care Center Management and Operation |
3 |
| ECE 220 |
Instruction and Curriculum Methods in ECE |
3 |
| Electives |
|
11 |
Program electives may include:
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| ECE 175 |
Intoduction to Child Care* |
2 |
| EDUC 101 |
Introduction to Paraeducator Competencies |
3 |
| EDUC 198 |
Special Topics* |
1-5 |
| EDUC& 201 |
Intro to Education |
3 |
| EDUC 215 |
Approaches in Teaching ESL |
3 |
| EDUC 255 |
Approaches in Teaching Reading |
4 |
*Tech Prep credit available
With a Paraeducation emphasis
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| Core CFE Classes with related instruction |
64 |
| EDUC 101 |
Introduction to Paraeducator Competencies |
3 |
|
EDUC& 201 |
Intro to Eduction |
3 |
| EDUC 215 |
Approaches in Teaching ESL |
3 |
| EDUC 255 |
Approaches in Teaching Reading |
1 |
| Electives |
|
13 |
Program electives may include:
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| ECE 100 |
Intro to Issues and Trends in ECE |
3 |
| ECE 108 |
Infant and Toddler Care and Education |
3 |
| ECE 135 |
Skills for Preschool Teachers |
3 |
| ECE 160 |
Child Care Center Management and Operation |
3 |
| ECE 175 |
Introduction to Child Care* |
2 |
| ECE 220 |
Instruction and Curriculum Methods in ECE |
3 |
| EDUC 198 |
Special Topics* |
1-5 |
Professional Technical Certificate of Achievement in Child and Family Education
| Course |
Description |
Credits |
| ECE 100 |
Intro to Issues and Trends in ECE+ |
3 |
| |
or |
|
| EDUC 101 |
Introduction to Paraeducator Competencies |
3 |
| ECE 105 |
Health and Safety |
3 |
| ECE 250 |
Literacy and Literature for Children |
4 |
| EDUC 102 |
Behavior Management |
3 |
| EDUC 106 |
Issues in Child Abuse |
1 |
| EDUC 110 |
Introduction to Special Education+ |
4 |
| EDUC& 115 |
Child Development** |
5 |
| EDUC 120 |
Instructional Media |
3 |
| EDUC 150 |
Family, Community Involvement |
3 |
| EDUC 189 |
Observing and Assessing Children |
3 |
| EDUC 190 |
Classroom Experience^* |
3 |
| EDUC 240 |
Family Communication and Dynamics** |
5 |
| ENGL& 101 |
English Composition I** |
5 |
| FAD 150 |
Industrial First Aid** |
2 |
| MAP 106 |
Applied Mathematics (CFE)** |
4 |
+Meets Heritage University requirements
*Tech Prep credit available
**Related instruction requirement for AAS degree and Certificate of Achievement
^Requires Washington State Patrol background check, liability insurance, and approval of program advisor or instructor.
Child Development Associate (CDA)
This national credential requires 120 hours of early childhood education training. the CFE program was developed around hte thirteen functional areas of the CDA, and courswork taken in the program satisfies the training requirements for the CDA. In addition, CDA candidates wor independently with a CDA advisor; the specific courses each candidate will take should be determined by the candidate and advisor.