Early Childhood B.A. — Liberal Arts Emphasis

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

School of Teacher Education

McKee 216, Greeley, CO 80639

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Website: https://www.unco.edu/cebs/teacher-education/

 

Center for Urban Education

1059 Alton Way #758, Denver, CO 80230

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Website: https://www.unco.edu/cebs/urban-education/

Advising Information:

Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.

To find your advisor, log into ursa.unco.edu; go to 'Student' tab and click 'View Student Information' link. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.

The program consists of three parts:

1. Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
2. Required Major Credits
3. University-Wide Credits

Program Description:

The Early Childhood Education Teacher Education Program is offered at the Greeley campus and the Center for Urban Education (CUE) at the Denver Center at Lowry. Graduates possess a broad background of knowledge within liberal arts areas and the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to be successful in a variety of early childhood settings. In addition to the degree, students are eligible for Colorado Department of Human Resources Director Qualification designation.

Program Admission Requirements:

Academic Good Standing

Degree Requirements — 120 Credits

1. Required Specific LAC — 6 credits

LAC area 5 - Social and Behavioral Science

SOC 120

Introduction to Family Studies

3

Note: Additional family courses in LAC area 5 can be approved and substituted by advisor.

LAC area 7 - International Studies

SPAN 103

Spanish for Professionals

3

Note: Additional Spanish language courses in LAC area 7 can be approved and substituted by advisor.

Remaining LAC - 34 credits

See “Liberal Arts Core”

2. Required Major — 53-55 credits

Take all of the following courses:

EDEC 101	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
EDEC 102	Introduction to Early Childhood Education Lab	3
EDEC 103	Guidance Strategies for Children	3
EDEC 205	Nutrition, Health, and Safety	3
EDEC 220	Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques	3
EDEC 240	Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Program	3
EDEC 241	Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood	3
EDEC 315	Children's Literature for Early Childhood, Pre K to 3rd Grade	3
EDEC 330	Development and Education of Infants and Toddlers	3
EDEC 400	Child Development in Context (0-8 years)	3
EDEC 450	Family Diversity and Involvement Early Childhood Education	3
EDEC 455	Creative Expression and Play in Early Childhood	3
ECLD 350	Teaching Young Bilingual Children	3
EDRD 319	Language and Literacy Development of Preschool and Elementary School Children	3
EDRD 410	Achieving Effective Instruction in Developmental Reading	3
EDSE 431	Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education	3
ET 340	Integration of Technology into Content and Pedagogy	2
	Application for Initial Admission to PTEP
	Application for Full Admission to PTEP

Additional Main Campus Requirements:

Take the following course:

EDEC 360

School Programs for Young Children

3

Additional Urban Education Requirements:

Take the following courses:

EDEC 361	School Programs for Young Children (CUE)	2
EDEC 475	Assessment for Primary Classrooms	3

3. University-Wide Credits — 25-27 credits

Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree, that will typically be 25-27 credits.

Teacher education and educator preparation licensure programs do not accept Professional Teacher Education Program (PTEP) or field based courses that are more than ten years old. PLEASE NOTE: Teacher Candidates have the right to petition this policy at the discretion of the program coordinator.