Early Childhood Education AAS Degree
This program prepares you to work as a professional in a variety of capacities in early childhood education. If you complete the degree requirements, you will have met the academic requirements for the Early Childhood Entry, Early Childhood Preschool Teacher I, Early Childhood Preschool Teacher II, and Early Childhood Director certificates in addition to the AAS degree in Early Childhood Education. Completing this program prepares you for teaching and/or administrative positions in early care and education settings.
In addition to the academic requirements, The Colorado Department of Human Services requires individuals with a two year degree in ECE must have at least six (6) months (910 hours) of verified work experience working directly with children in a child development program to be considered EC teacher qualified as stipulated in CDHS 7.702.44 A1d or twelve (12) months (1,820 hours) of verified experience working directly with children in a child development program to be considered EC Director qualified as stipulated in CDHS 7.702.43A4 regulations.
Requirements
Complete the following certificates:
Director, Early Childhood Education Certificate:
| ECE 111 | Infant/Toddler Theory/Practice | 3 |
| ECE 205 | ECE Nutrition/Health/Safety | 3 |
| ECE 240 | Admin of ECE Programs | 3 |
| ECE 241 | Admin:Human Relations ECE | 3 |
| ECE 260 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Early Childhood Preschool Teacher II Certificate:
| ECE 188 | Practicum: ECE | 3 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Methods/Techniques | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Early Childhood Preschool Teacher I Certificate:
| ECE 102 | Intro to ECE Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 238 | ECE Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Early Childhood Entry Certificate:
| ECE 101 | Intro to Early Childhood Educ | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies Yng Child | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 33
Requirements
And then complete the following required courses to earn the AAS Degree:
Required Courses
| ECE 228 | Language and Literacy | 3 |
| ECE 256 | Working with Families and Communities | 3 |
| ECE 288 | Practicum: Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Specific Program Requirements:
| CIS 118 | Intro PC Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
General Education Course Requirements:
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 107 | Career Math | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Credit from two of the following areas: ( 6 Credits)
Arts & Humanities, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Faculty advisor-approved electives from above
Total Credit Hours: 27
Total Credit Hours: 60