Early Childhood [Teacher] Education
Children are Our Future.
The early years of a child’s life provide the essential foundation for all the child’s future physical, emotional, mental and social development. To help a child develop into a healthy, happy adult who is capable, independent, and functions well in today’s society, it is vital to invest considerable time and resources into high quality early childhood education.
Early Childhood Education professionals play a crucial role in providing appropriate guidance and a safe and loving environment where children can play and interact, explore and learn.
Early Childhood Education, like all education, demands well-prepared teachers. If you have energy, enthusiasm, endless patience, and a love for children, then you may want a career as an Early Childhood Educator. Want to find out if this program is for you? Check out potential careers on the web at www.acinet.org or www.bls.gov/oco.
AA/AS Degree
The Associate of Arts degree is designed to give you a traditional liberal arts education that will transfer to a four year college or university. The AA provides a solid foundation of study in the areas of arts and humanities, communication, or social sciences. Click here for track specific information.
Program Description
The Associate of Arts Early Childhood [Teacher] Education option is the result of a State wide articulation agreement between the Colorado Community College System and the four-year colleges and universities. Students completing the 60 credit hour Early Childhood program at PPCC will transfer in 100% of their classes and start as an entering junior at the following four-year schools: Colorado State University (Fort Collins), University of Northern Colorado, Metro State, Fort Lewis, Adams State, and Mesa State. Please consult with your faculty advisor for the proper sequence of classes.
"60+60" Transfer Guarantee
Spend two years at PPCC, earning your Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, and we’ll send you off with half the credits you’ll need for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. Guaranteed. If you sign up for the 60+60 Bachelor’s Degree Transfer Program, we guarantee that the credits you’ve earned at PPCC will automatically be accepted by any four-year, public institution of higher learning in the state – providing, of course, you follow a few simple rules. For instance, you have to maintain at least a “C” in each of your 60+60 courses. And only approved 60+60 courses apply. But other than that, there’s hardly anything difficult about it. If you think you might want to move on to a state college or university after completing your two years at PPCC, ask one of our advisors about the 60+60 program. Find out more at www.ppcc.edu/60plus60.
Employment Opportunities
Nationwide, there is an increasing demand for qualified early childhood education professionals. Early Childhood Education is rated as one of the top ten fields of employment for the future. With the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, students are prepared to transfer to an approved four-year institution to complete a bachelors degree and earn early childhood teacher licensure for preschool through grade 3.
Career Path Notes
WHAT YOU’LL EXPLORE IN THE CLASSROOM •the history of early childhood education •theories of child development •planning for children’s nutritional needs •developing a safe and healthy classroom environment •interpersonal aspects of educational work settings •hands on experiences with children •observation and assessment techniques •program management
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Call the Division of Business, Social and Behavioral Sciences at 719-502-3300
Minimum Recommended Basic Skills
•ENG 090 •MAT 090 •REA 090 Find Out What You Can Do With This Degree Contact Career Services at (719) 502-3232 www.ppcc.edu/Careers