Early Childhood Education - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Code: F_AAS_ECM2
Campus: Boulder County, Larimer And Westminster
This program provides training for those who want to pursue a career involving the care and education of young children from birth through age eight. Courses in theory and internship are combined to provide a comprehensive base of growth and development. Early intervention, high risk, gifted and developmentally delayed issues are included. The program meets all Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements. Those working with very young children need to be in good health and able to lift and carry young children comfortably.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Required Courses applied to a certificate or degree.
Assessment testing is required for all students. Students who place into ENG 090 (or above), MAT 090 (or above), and REA 090 (or above), may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study.
Required Courses
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Credits
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ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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3
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ECE 102 Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques
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3
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ECE 103 Guidance Strategies for Children
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3
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ECE 111 Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice
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3
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ECE 155 Family and Parenting Issues
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1
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ECE 179 Seminar
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2
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ECE 180 Internship
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3
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ECE 205 Nutrition, Health and Safety
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3
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ECE 220 Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques
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3
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ECE 238 Child Growth and Development
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4
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ECE 240 Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs
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3
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ECE 241 Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education
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3
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ECE 260 Exceptional Child
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3
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ECE 279 Seminar
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2
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ECE 280 Internship
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3
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ECE Elective (program advisor approval) (see ECE electives below)
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3
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Total Required Credits
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45
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Required General Education Courses
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Credits
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ENG 121 English Composition I
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3
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Mathematics Elective (program advisor approval)
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3
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Science or Humanities Elective
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3
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Sociology Elective
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3
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Psychology Elective
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3
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Total Required General Education Credits
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15
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Total Required Credits for A.A.S. Degree
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60
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ECE Elective Courses
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Credits
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Choose 3 credits with program advisor approval:
ECE 108 The Assessment Process in Early Childhood Education
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1
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ECE 112 Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques
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3
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ECE 127 Music/Movement for the Young Child
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1
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ECE 157 Family Dynamics
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1
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ECE 160 Behavior Management Techniques in Early Childhood Education
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1
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ECE 161 The Team Process
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1
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ECE 162 Transitions for Handicapped Adolescents
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1
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ECE 163 Facilitating Functional Skills for Communication
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2
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ECE 175 Special Topics
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1-3
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ECE 195 School Age Child in Child Care
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2
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ECE 225 Language and Cognition for the Young Child
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3
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ECE 226 Creativity and the Young Child
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3
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ECE 228 Language and Literacy
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3
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ECE 236 Child Growth/Development Laboratory
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1
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ECE 266 Multicultural Curriculum
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3
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