Early Childhood Education BAS Information

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General Program Information

Admission: Fall, Winter, Spring

Program length: 6 quarters, 90 Credits

Please refer to the catalog for prerequisites needed for the Early Childhood Education BAS and course planning.

Early Childhood Education BAS Catalog Info

 

Accreditation

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities at the associate degree level and at the baccalaureate level.

Estimated Program Costs

Description Estimated Cost
Estimated Tuition & Fee Cost $14,776
Estimated Books and Supplies $755
Estimated Class/Lab Fees $257
Estimated Technology Fees $5,112
Estimated Total Program Cost $18,344

For more information on the Cost of Attendance, please visit the Estimated Cost by Program page.

Estimated costs do not include pre-requisite coursework. These numbers are estimates and are subject to change.

Paying for College

For help with Financial Aid or other funding options, please visit the Pay for College page.

Financial Aid takes significant time to process; please apply early before you apply to the program so that you are not delayed in receiving funding.

 

Application Deadlines

Early Childhood Education BAS offers 3 program starts: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each cycle has a unique deadline. Applications received after the deadline will be processed for the the following quarter.

  • Winter 2025:
    • Application Due December 1, 2024
  • Spring 2025:
    • Application Due: February 24, 2025
  • Fall 2025:
    • Priority Deadline: May 19, 2025
    • Applications accepted on a rolling basis until August 25, 2025

Applying for the Early Childhood Education BAS program

Step 1: Apply for General Admission to the College

If you are a current student at LWTech, you have already done this step! Skip to Step 2.

You must be admitted as a student to LWTech to apply for a BAS program. Please complete this quick application (takes about 10 minutes) to become a student in our system. You will receive a Student ID number, a student email, and more.

If you are in High School Programs, transitioning from Essential Skills, or were a student over a year ago, you must complete the Returning Student Reactivation Form instead of the college application. Please update your Residency information when you complete this form.

Step 2: Complete Requirements and Send Documents

If you took classes at LWTech, you do not need to send transcripts.

Read through this Info Page and make sure you meet the program requirements. Then send us your Official Transcripts from any other college where you took required classes. You can find instructions on sending your transcripts on our Transferring to LWTech page. 

Please contact Selective Admission for questions about requirements or transcripts.

Step 3: Submit Your Application to Early Childhood Education BAS

Beginning May 20, 2025, students must apply using the Rolling Admission Application.

Due to the shift in format this year, applicants will only receive communication via email and will not be able to check their application status.

Early Childhood Eductation BAS Application

 

Required Courses and Application Requirements

In order to apply for the Early Childhood Education BAS program, you need to meet some specific criteria and complete required classes.

  • Complete an associate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
    • If you have not yet finished your associate degree, you can apply if you have completed a minimum of 90 credits and English, Math, and Social Science.
  • Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA from all required classes.
  • Complete these classes with a minimum 2.0 (C) GPA:
    • ECED&105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
    • ECED&107 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
    • ECED&120 Practicum: Nurturing Relationships
    • ECED&160 Curriculum Development
    • ECED&170 Environments (or ECED&132 Infant-Toddler Care)
    • ECED&180 Language and Literacy Development
    • ECED&190 Observation and Assessment
    • EDUC&115 Child Development
    • EDUC&130 Guiding Behavior
    • EDUC&150 Child, Family, and Community

 

Transferring Credits To LWTech

Selective Admission Programs require Official Transcripts from every college where you took any required classes. If you have an International Transcript, we are happy to accept the Course-by-Course Evaluation from an evaluation agency.  You can find additional information on our Transferring to LWTech page.

Note: You do not need to request Official Transcripts if you took all your classes at LWTech.

Please email Selective Admission if you have questions about your transcripts.

 

Early Childhood Education Information & Advising Planning Sessions

Info Sessions

Find out more about the BAS in Early Childhood Education here at Lake Washington Institute of Technology! Sessions include information about:

  • Program overview
  • The application process
  • Scholarship opportunities

Information sessions are held every quarter. Please contact Shanti Connors for information on upcoming information sessions.

Advising Sessions

You can also schedule a one-on-one appointment with an Academic Advisor for help with program requirements, applying for aid, and other questions you may have.