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Degrees
Early Childhood and Family
Studies

Requirements

The following courses are required for the completion of a Bachelor of Arts major in Early Childhood and Family Studies. In addition to the course listed below, students must complete all other General Education requirements for the BA degree.

  • Early Childhood and Family Studies (21 credits)
    ECFS 300 Child Observation and Assessment (5)
    ECFS 301 Early Childhood Curriculum (5)
    ECFS 302 Survey of Infants and Children at Risk (3)
    ECFS 401 Understanding Early Childhood and Family Studies Research (3)
    ECFS 402 Social Policy & Organization Related to Early Childhood (5)
  • General Developmental Courses (22 credits)
    SPHSC 308 Social Cultural Aspects of Communication (3)
    NUTR 300 Nutrition for Today (3)
    EDPSY 304 Learning and Teaching in our Changing World: Insights from Experience and Research (5)
    EDUC 305 Purpose of Public Schools in a Democracy (5)
    EDSPE 419 Families (3)
    EDSPE 404 Exceptional Children (3)
  • Service Learning and Research Experience (18 credits)
    Year 1: ECFS 303, 304, 305 (including a weekly seminar) (3 credits each) (AWSp)
    Year 2: ECFS 454, 455 (including a weekly seminar) (3 credits each) (A,W)
    ECFS 456 Senior Project (includes a weekly seminar) (3)
  • Year 1:

    ECFS 303, 304, 305 (including a weekly seminar) (3 credits each) (AWSp)

  • Year 2:
    ECFS 454, 455 (including a weekly seminar) (3 credits each) (A,W)
    ECFS 456 Senior Project (includes a weekly seminar) (3)
    Electives (20 credits) Requires approval of advisor

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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