Early Childhood Education
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CCD.edu/ECE
Early Childhood teacher Education Designation
The following courses represent the statewide transfer agreement between the Colorado Community College System and all Colorado four-year institutions offering early childhood teacher education preparation programs.
The first 51 credit hours are common for all transfer institutions. The final 9 elective credits must be determined carefully as they are specific to the receiving institution (please refer to the footnotes). The four-year college or university will accept all credits in your early childhood education graduation agreement earned within 10 years of transfer. Courses earned more than 10 years earlier will be evaluated on an individual basis. Meet with your academic advisor to select appropriate electives.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Math for Liberal Arts: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~Gt-AH4) | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| Choose One Literature Course (GT-AH1~Gt-AH4) | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | ||
| Children`s Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Choose One Course Based on your Transfer Institution | 3 | |
| Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice 1,4,6 | ||
| Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 2,3 | ||
| Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education 5 | ||
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ECE 220 | ECE Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 238 | ECE Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| GEO 105 | World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 | 3 |
| SCI 155 | Integrated Science with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Choose One Course Based on your Transfer Institution | 3 | |
| Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques 1 | ||
| Nutrition, Health and Safety 2,5 | ||
| Public Speaking 4 | ||
| Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education 1,3,6 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ECE 256 | Working with Parents, Families, and Community Systems | 3 |
| SCI 156 | Integrated Science II with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| U.S. History to Reconstruction: GT-HI1 | ||
| U.S. History Since the Civil War: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Course Based on your Transfer Institution | 3 | |
| Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 2 | ||
| Language and Literacy 3 | ||
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 4 | ||
| Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs 5,6 | ||
| Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| 1 | Adams State University |
| 2 | Colorado State University |
| 3 | Fort Lewis College |
| 4 | Metropolitan State University |
| 5 | University of Colorado Denver |
| 6 | University of Northern Colorado |
NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.
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CCD.edu/ECE
Early Childhood Education
This program meets the academic needs of personnel involved in the care and education of young children (birth through 8 years) and all Colorado Department of Human Services licensing academic requirements. A grade of C or better is required in all degree courses. Upon completing the degree requirements, you will have met the requirements for the early childhood teacher, level I and level II - certificates and the early childhood education director certificate.
In addition to the academic requirement, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires 24 months (3,640 hours) of work experience.
To ensure success in the program, early childhood education credits older than seven years should not be used towards a currently offered certificate or degree. The program chair can make exceptions for you if you are continually employed in the field (at least 3/4 time) after completing the course.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program. See your academic advisor for more information.
NOTE: Background checks will be required for some courses in this program and for employment in this field.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| Choose One Mathematics Course | 3 | |
| Career Math | ||
| Integrated Math I: GT-MA1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECE 205 | Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| ECE 220 | ECE Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Early Childhood Education Course | 3 | |
| Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice | ||
| Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ECE 108 | The Assessment Process in Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| ECE 188 | Practicum: Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 236 | Child Growth/Development Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 238 | ECE Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Choose One Early Childhood Education Course | 3 | |
| Creativity and the Young Child | ||
| Language and Literacy | ||
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| ECE 209 | Observing and Utilizing Young Children's Assessment Instruments | 1 |
| ECE 240 | Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs | 3 |
| ECE 241 | Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 256 | Working with Parents, Families, and Community Systems | 3 |
| ECE 288 | Practicum: Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 260 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Center for Business, Industry, Technology & Public Service
CCD.edu/ECE
Community College of Denver currently offers three certificates in early childhood education.
- Early Childhood Education Director
- Early Childhood Teacher, Level I
- Early Childhood Teacher, Level II
Early Childhood Education Director
This program prepares you for director-qualified positions in early childhood care and education settings. A grade of C or better is required in all certificate and degree courses. Upon completing the director certificate requirements, you will also have met the requirements for the early childhood teacher, level I and level II - ECE certificates. The certificate is fully transferable to the early childhood education A.A.S. degree. Please see your academic advisor about this certificate.
This curriculum meets Colorado Human Services licensing education requirements. In addition to this academic requirement, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires 24 months (3,640 hours) of work experience.
To ensure success in the program, ECE credits older than seven years should not be used towards a currently offered certificate or degree. The program chair can make exceptions for you if you are continually employed in the field (at least 3/4 time) after completing the course.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program. See your academic advisor for more information.
NOTE: Background checks will be required for some courses in this program and for employment in this field.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 111 | Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ECE 205 | Nutrition, Health and Safety | 3 |
| ECE 220 | ECE Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 236 | Child Growth/Development Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 238 | ECE Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Creativity and the Young Child | ||
| Language and Literacy | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| ECE 240 | Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs | 3 |
| ECE 241 | Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 256 | Working with Parents, Families, and Community Systems | 3 |
| ECE 260 | The Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 37 | |
Early Childhood Teacher, Level I
**This program is not eligible for federal student aid.**
This program prepares you for entry-level positions in early childhood care and education settings. A grade of C or better is required in all certificate and degree programs. In addition to this academic requirement, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires work experience.
All early childhood teacher, level I - ECE certificate credits apply toward the requirements of the A.A.S. degree and certificates in early childhood education.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program. See your academic advisor for more information.
NOTE: Background checks will be required for employment in this field.
COURSE MAP
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Early Childhood Teacher, Level II
This program prepares you for preschool group leader or infant toddler positions in early childhood care and education settings. A grade of C or better is required in all certificate and degree courses. In addition to this academic requirement, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires work experience.
All early childhood teacher, level II - ECE certificate credits apply toward the requirements of the A.A.S. degree in early childhood education. The early childhood teacher, level II - ECE certificate credits are fully transferable to the early childhood education director certificate if the program requirements are carefully selected with the assistance of your academic advisor.
To ensure success in the program, ECE credits older than seven years should not be used towards a currently offered certificate or degree. The program chair can make exceptions for you if you are continually employed in the field (at least 3/4 time) after completing the course.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program. See your academic advisor for more information.
NOTE: Background checks will be required for some courses in this program and for employment in this field.
COURSE MAP
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 236 | Child Growth/Development Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 238 | ECE Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Choose One Early Childhood Education Course | 3 | |
| ECE Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques | ||
| Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice | ||
| Total Credits | 16 | |
