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 111Infant/Toddler Theory/Practice

3

ECE 205ECE Nutrition/Health/Safety

3

ECE 240Admin of ECE Programs

3

ECE 241Admin:Human Relations ECE

3

ECE 260The Exceptional Child

3

Early Childhood Preschool Teacher II Certificate:

ECE 188Practicum: ECE

3

ECE 220Curriculum Methods/Techniques

3

Early Childhood Preschool Teacher I Certificate:

ECE 102Intro to ECE Techniques

3

ECE 238ECE Child Growth & Development

3

Early Childhood Entry Certificate:

ECE 101Intro to Early Childhood Educ

3

ECE 103Guidance Strategies Yng Child

3

Total Credit Hours: 33

Requirements

And then complete the following required courses to earn the AAS Degree:

Required Courses

ECE 228Language and Literacy

3

ECE 256Working with Families and Communities

3

ECE 288Practicum: Early Childhood Education

3

Specific Program Requirements:

CIS 118Intro PC Applications

3

General Education Course Requirements:

ENG 121English Composition I:CO1

3

MAT 107Career Math

3

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