Early Childhood Teacher Education, A.A.

Written Communication (must be gtPathways approved)

• ENG 1021 - English Composition I 3 Credits ^
• ENG 1022 - English Composition II 3 Credits ^

Mathematics

• MAT 1240 - Mathematics for Liberal Arts 4 Credits ^

Arts & Humanities - Choose 1 from each group

History (must be gtPathways approved)

• HIS 1210 - US History to Reconstruction 3 Credits ^

• OR

• HIS 1220 - US History Since the Civil War 3 Credits ^

Social & Behavioral Science (must be gtPathways approved)

• GEO 1005 - World Regional Geography 3 Credits ^
• PSY 1001 - General Psychology I 3 Credits ^

Natural & Physical Science (must be gtPathways approved)

• SCI 1055 - Integrated Science I - Physics and Chemistry w/Lab 4 Credits ^
• SCI 1056 - Integrated Science II - Earth and Life Science w/Lab 4 Credits ^

Specialized Course Requirements

• ECE 1011 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 Credits
• ECE 1045 - Introduction to ECE Techniques 3 Credits
• ECE 1031 - Guidance Strategies for Young Children 3 Credits
• ECE 2621 - ECE Curriculum Development: Methods & Techniques 3 Credits
• ECE 2381 - ECE Child Growth & Development 3 Credits
• ECE 2101 - Working with Families & Communities 3 Credits

Electives

Select 9 Credits from the following - Choice guided by Receiving College Criteria. Links Below:

• ECE 1111 - Infant & Toddler Theory & Practice 3 Credits
• ECE 1125 - Intro to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques 3 Credits
• ECE 2051 - ECE Nutrition, Health and Safety 3 Credits
• ECE 2401 - Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs 3 Credits
• ECE 2411 - Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education 3 Credits
• ECE 2601 - Exceptional Child 3 Credits
• MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits ^
• PSY 2440 - Human Growth & Development 3 Credits ^

Total Required Credits: 60

Adams State University Contact: cmckinney@adams.edu or teachered@adams.edu
Colorado Mesa University Contact: vshoultz@coloradomesa.edu
Colorado State University-Fort Collins Contact: cerissa.steveonson@colostate.edu or Katie.ditter@colostate.edu

gtPathways courses are indicated with ^
This program is financial aid eligible.