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Degrees
Early Childhood and Family
Studies

Proposed Course of Study

Required prior to application:

Course in Human Development (NURS 201, PSYCH 206, or other approved course)

Required within two quarters of admission:

Course in Biological sciences (BIOL 104, 180)
Course in Biological bases of development (BIOL 118, 200, B STR 301, PSYCH 202, SPHSC 300 or other course with approval)
Course in Math or Statistics (MATH 170, STAT 220 or other college level math or statistics course)

Required prior to degree completion:

20 credits of ECFS program electives

Junior Year

Autumn Courses
ECFS 300:  Child Observation (5)
NUTR 300: Nutrition for Today (3)
ECFS 303:  Service Learning and Research
Winter Courses
EDSPE 419:  Families (3)
SPHSC 308 Social Aspects of Communication (3)
Or
EDUC 305:  Public School and Democracy (5)
ECFS 304:  Service Learning and Research (3)
Spring Courses
ECFS 301:  Early Childhood Curriculum (5)
ECFS 302:  Survey of Infants and Children at Risk (3)
EDPSY 304:  Educational Psychology (5)
ECFS 305:  Service Learning and Research (3)

 

Senior Year

Autumn Courses
ECFS 401:  Understanding Research (3)
ECFS 454:  Service Learning and Research (3)
Winter Courses
ECFS 402:  Social Policy (5)
EDSPE 404:  Exceptional Children (3)
SPHSC 308:  Social Cultural Aspects of Communication (3) 
Or
EDUC 305:  Public School and Democracy (5)
ECFS 455:  Service Learning and Research (3)
Spring Courses
ECFS 456:  Senior Project (3)

 

 

Please consult our Student Services Specialist for additional information regarding electives and courses to meet General Education requirements.

Early Childhood and Family
Studies

For additional information, contact:

ECFS Program Advisor

Lisa Murakami
206 Miller Hall (206) 616-6211
Office Hours:
Drop ins: Tues & Thurs 3:30-5:00
Weds: 9:30-11:00
or by appointment

ecfsinfo@u.washington.edu


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