Asotin/Whitman

College Website: http://wsu.edu

Elementary Education Website: http://futurestudents.wsu.edu/academics/fos/study.asp?ID=EDUC

The education curriculum provides the skills and knowledge to teach and guide school children in preschool through 12th grade. Students who successfully complete Washington State University’s preparation program and pass the WEST-E test will receive a Residency Teaching Certificate from the State of Washington.  The early childhood education offering under the human development major provides a residency teaching certificate with primary endorsements in both early childhood and elementary education.  An endorsement for Special Education is also offered.

Human Development Website: http://futurestudents.wsu.edu/academics/fos/study.asp?ID=H_D

 Human Development is the study of how children, youth, adults, and families develop, change, and face challenges throughout the life span. An undergraduate degree in human development prepares for a successful career in a variety of human services and/or educational settings. There are many concentrations available in which to specialize your human development degree.

Early Childhood Development Website: http://futurestudents.wsu.edu/academics/fos/study.asp?ID=ECHDV

The early childhood development specialty in the human development major prepares graduates for careers in institutions and settings that focus on young children. This program addresses the complex ways in which child development is influenced by biological, family, neighborhood, school, and community factors, and how this knowledge can be applied to designing innovative and effective programs for young children and their families.

Family Studies Website: http://futurestudents.wsu.edu/academics/fos/study.asp?ID=FAMST

The family studies specialty of the human development major prepares students for careers in institutions and community agencies that provide services to families. This program focuses on family development through the lifespan and applies this knowledge toward designing innovative and effective programs for children and their families.

Articulation Agreements: Wenatchee Valley Community College, Peninsula College,  Lower Columbia Community, Big Bend Community College, Grays Harbor Community College, Bellevue Community College, Highline Community College, Shoreline Community College, Olympic College, Centralia Community College, Pierce College,  Skagit Valley College, Edmonds Community College, Spokane Falls Community College,  Walla Walla Community College, Whatcom Community College, Yakima Valley College, Tacoma Community College