Early Childhood Teacher Education Associate of Arts

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree 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.

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

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: GT-CO1	3
PSY 101	General Psychology I: GT-SS3	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Second Semester

ECE 102	Intro to ECE Techniques	3
ECE 220	Curriculum Methods/Technologies	3
ECE 256	Working w/Families & Communities	3
GT- AH	LIT 255/115	3
MAT 120	Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Third Semester

ENG 122	English Composition II: GT-CO2	3
GEO 105	World Regional Geography: GT-SS2	3
GT- HI1	HIS 121/122	3
GT- AH	MUS 120, ART 110, or THE 105	3
SCI 155	Integrated Science I w/Lab: GT-SC1	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Fourth Semester

SCI 156	Integrated Science II w/Lab: GT-SC1	4
ELECTIVE	Transfer Agreement List Course	3
ELECTIVE	Transfer Agreement List Course	3
ELECTIVE	Transfer Agreement List Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		13

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes: 

Per the Statewide 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.

Electives vary by transfer institution per the Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement. Although these course vary by institution, they must be selected from the following: ECE 111, ECE 112, ECE 240, ECE 241, ECE 205, ECE 260, MAT 135, PSY 235, ECE 238, COM 115, PSY 102, and ECE 226.