Early Childhood Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered at: Boulder County, Larimer and Westminster

The care and education of children from birth through age eight takes special skills. Learn those skills here. Classroom study and internships combine to to provide a comprehensive base of growth and development.

The program meets all Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements.

Early Childhood Education - Associate in Applied Science Degree

• See required courses

Certificates

• Child Development Associate (CDA) - required courses
  •  Infant Toddler (0-3 years) Specialist 
  •  Preschool (3-5 years) Specialist 
  •  Family Day Care (0-5 years) Specialist 
  •  Homestart Specialist
    • All specialties: Students may earn a bilingual CDA  
• Director - required courses  
• Group Leader - required courses  
• Infant-Toddler Nursery Supervisor - required courses  
• Paraprofessionals in the Inclusive Classroom - required courses  

Resources

• Early Childhood Education course descriptions
• Job outlook
• What can I do with this field of study?
• Colorado Child Care Licensing Requirements
• Early Childhood Education for Transfer
  

Program Contacts

• Larimer - Richard Wagner  
• Westminster - Jo Murphy