Early Childhood Teacher Education Associate of Arts
My Academic Plan
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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. Licensure requires a bachelor's degree and meeting the standards of the Colorado Department of Education. Students explore early childhood education techniques and strategies, child care, growth and development. As part of this degree, students will earn two certificates - Early Childhood Assistant Teacher and Early Childhood Teacher.
Learn more about this program.
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 |
Semester Note: Upon completions of
ECE 101 and
ECE 103, you
should apply for the
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate.
Second Semester
| ECE 102 | Intro to ECE Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Methods/Techniques | 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:
Certain classes in this degree are only offered through an online format. Speak to your Pathways Advisor or home campus ECE Program Director for additional information.
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 228, COM 115, PSY 102, and ECE 226.