Early Childhood Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• ENG 090
• MAT 060
• REA 090
Early Childhood Education, like all education, demands well-prepared teachers. A growing body of research supports the value of high-quality early childhood programs for children’s later success in school and in life, the most important determinant of which is the teacher.
Pikes Peak Community College and the Early Childhood Education program faculty are committed to providing the optimal course of study that meets the career goals of each student. The Early Childhood Education program is the foundation for a challenging and rewarding career in early childhood care and education as well as other related fields.
Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education program, students will be able to meet the educational qualifications for group leader and director as defined by the Colorado Department of Human Services.
All students should schedule an appointment with an Early Childhood Education program advisor prior to enrolling in a class. Please call (719) 502-3300 to schedule an appointment.
General Education Courses
| CIS 118 |
Introduction to PC Applications |
3 |
| or |
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| CSC 105 |
Computer Literacy |
(3) |
| ENG 121 |
English Composition I: CO1 |
3 |
| MAT 112 |
Financial Mathematics |
3 |
| PSY 101 |
General Psychology I: SS3 |
3 |
| or |
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| PSY 112 |
Psychology of Adjustment |
(3) |
| SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology I: SS3 |
3 |
| or |
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| SOC 205 |
Sociology of Family Dynamics: SS3 |
(3) |
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|
15 |
Courses required for all emphasis areas
| ECE 101 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| ECE 102 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques |
3 |
| ECE 103 |
Guidance Strategies for Children |
3 |
| ECE 111 |
Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice |
3 |
| ECE 112 |
Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques |
3 |
| ECE 113 |
Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques II |
3 |
| ECE 191 |
School Age Theory and Practice |
3 |
| ECE 192 |
School Age Lab Techniques |
3 |
| ECE 205 |
Nutrition, Health and Safety |
3 |
| ECE 220 |
Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques |
3 |
| ECE 226 |
Creativity and the Young Child |
3 |
| ECE 238 |
Child Growth and Development |
4 |
| ECE 240 |
Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs |
3 |
| ECE 241 |
Admin: Human Relations for Early Childhood Professions |
3 |
| ECE 260 |
Exceptional Child |
3 |
| ECE 261 |
Exceptional Child Lab Techniques |
3 |
| ECE 289 |
Capstone: Early Childhood Education |
5 |
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54 |
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Total Credit Hours |
69 |
Certificates
Director
| ECE 101 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| ECE 102 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques |
3 |
| ECE 103 |
Guidance Strategies for Children |
3 |
| ECE 111 |
Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice |
3 |
| ECE 205 |
Nutrition, Health and Safety |
3 |
| ECE 220 |
Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques |
3 |
| ECE 238 |
Child Growth and Development |
4 |
| ECE 240 |
Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs |
3 |
| ECE 241 |
Human Relations for Early Childhood Professions |
3 |
| ECE 260 |
Exceptional Child |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
31 |
Group Leader
| ECE 101 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
| ECE 102 |
Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques |
3 |
| ECE 103 |
Guidance Strategies for Children |
3 |
| ECE 220 |
Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques |
3 |
| ECE 238 |
Child Growth and Development |
4 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
16 |
Infant Toddler
| ECE 111 |
Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice |
3 |
| ECE 112 |
Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques |
3 |
| ECE 238 |
Child Growth and Development |
4 |
| |
Total Credit Hours |
10 |
Professional Development *
Any combination of three (3) classes in the following areas:
Preschool
School Age
Administration
*Student must see advisor before enrolling in this program
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