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 1011 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 1031 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 2381 | ECE Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| ECE 1045 | Intro to ECE Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 2621 | Curriculum Methods/Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 2101 | Working w/Families & Communities | 3 |
| GT- AH2 | LIT 2055/1015 | 3 |
| MAT 1240 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| GEO 1005 | World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 | 3 |
| HIS 1210 or HIS 1220 | US History to Reconst. (1210) or US History Since Civil War (1220) | 3 |
| GT- AH | MUS 1020, ART 1110, or THE 1005 | 3 |
| SCI 1055 | Integrated Science I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| SCI 1056 | 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 1055 and SCI 1056 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 courses vary by institution, they must be selected from the following: ECE 1111, ECE 1125, ECE 2051, ECE 2401, ECE 2411, ECE 2601, MAT 1260, PSY 2440, ECE 2651, COM 1150, PSY 1002, and ECE 2641.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.