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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA or BS with licensure in Early Childhood Teacher Education. Child development is explored. Licensure requires a bachelor's degree. The ECE program prepares the student for a career in teaching children (birth to age 5). The program can also prepare students to become an Early Childhood Teacher or director in the field of Early Childhood Education. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in the care and well-being of young children, be free from evidence of physical and mental illness, and be free from personal conduct that may be injurious to children as stated in the Colorado Rules and Regulations for Child Care Centers, section 7.702.51. This program prepares students to become a productive, caring and responsible teacher. Classes emphasize child development skills in the areas of language, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Classes also focus on cultural diversity among children. Students will become familiar with theories concerning child development and ECE, and will participate in many group discussions and hands-on activities that they can apply in the preschool classroom. Students will learn from qualified faculty members who believe in the success of each ECE student.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 238 | ECE Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ECE 102 | Intro to ECE Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Methods/Technologies | 3 |
| ECE 256 | Working w/Parents/Fam.Commun | 3 |
| GT- HI1 | HIS 121 or HIS 122 | 3 |
| GT- AH | LIT 255 or LIT 115 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| GEO 105 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Mathematics for the Liberal Arts | 4 |
| SCI 155 | Integrated Science I with Lab | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fourth Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GT- AH | MUS 120, ART 110, or THE105 | 3 |
| SCI 156 | Integrated Science II with Lab | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | Transfer Agreement List Course:__________ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Transfer Agreement List Course:__________ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Transfer Agreement List Course:__________ | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Semester Note: Per the
Statewide Articulation Transfer Agreement, you
must pass with a C- or higher BOTH
SCI 155 and
SCI 156 to satisfy the GT Pathways science requirement.
Credits for additional required courses may not be required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution. If not required, they will be applied to the Bachelor’s degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.