Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Teacher Certificate
This program is designed to prepare students to work with young children in environments that support a child's individual physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development, by offering students an understanding of programs and curricula appropriate for young children. By completing this program students will be prepared to work in numerous early childhood care and education settings as a qualified early childhood teacher (CDHS 7.703.44). In addition to the academic requirements, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires nine months (1.395 hours) of verifiable work experience.
Certificate Requirements: 21 credits
| ECE 1011 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 1031 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 1045 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 2051 | ECE Nutrition, Health, and Safety | 3 |
| ECE 2088 | Practicum: Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 2381 | ECE Child Growth & Development | 3 |
| ECE 2621 | Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques | 3 |