Family and Human Services - Early Childhood Professional, AAS
Students who have completed Early Childhood Education at Washburn Institute of Technology may enter into an articulation agreement to earn their Associate of Applied Science in Family and Human Services at Washburn University.
Students who go on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Services in the Family Services track will meet the educational requirements to apply for national Certification in Family Life Education (CFLE) with the National Council on Family Relations. This certification prepares students to work as family life educators in a variety of human services settings (e.g., child welfare agencies, youth programs, parenting programs, county extension offices, hospital education departments, senior centers, prevention programs, etc.).
Degree Requirements
In addition to the requirements stated below, students must complete the Early Childhood Professional Certificate (Cert A - 24 hours), 15 hours of General Education and all requirements for an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Some of the courses below may also fulfill general education or other degree requirements. Please see your advisor for more information.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses Inside Department 1 | ||
| HS 100 | Family and Human Services | 3 |
| HS 131 | Human Development | 3 |
| HS 250 | Skills for Helping Professionals | 3 |
| HS XXX | HS Electives | 3 |
| Required Courses Outside Department 1 | ||
| WU 101 | The Washburn Experience | 3 |
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Students must receive a C or better in each course.