Early Childhood Education

As an early childhood education professional, all of your daily activities will focus on the goal of helping students begin their academic journey and reach their potential. Through your instruction in the classroom, they will develop foundational knowledge in the key areas of math, reading, writing, social studies, and science that will carry them into high school and beyond. An AA program in Early Childhood Teacher Education will give you a firm grasp of pedagogy, including planning lessons and supporting different learning styles. You will learn how to create a safe, inclusive, stimulating classroom environment that invites them to ask questions and engage in discussion. Helping to shape small minds, while spending your day playing with children - a career in early childhood education can be serious fun! Teachers in early childhood settings have an enormous impact on the lives of young children, helping their developing brains build critical skills like curiosity, persistence, and collaboration that will support success in kindergarten and beyond. Early childhood educators monitor developmental progression while creating a safe, engaging environment for play-based learning to occur. An Early Childhood Education teaching degree can lead to a role as a classroom teacher, a center director, or an advocate for this important industry on which many families rely. In an associate program in Early Childhood Teacher Education, you will study developmental milestones, learn observation techniques, and explore culturally responsive and engaging teaching practices. This degree is transferable to universities offering bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education. Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement-Early Childhood Education A.A. Program Outcomes: Students majoring in Early Childhood Education will gain the following knowledge and skills upon completion of their degree:

1. Child development
2. Child psychology
3. Observation skills
4. Interpersonal communication
5. Behavioral techniques

See the full catalog page for Early Childhood Education, A.A.

LCC students may have to choose online courses to complete this degree. Do you enjoy spending time with children and teaching them new things? Does it give you a sense of pride and excitement when they master different skills and abilities? As an elementary education professional, all of your daily activities will focus on the goal of helping students begin their academic journey and reach their potential. Through your instruction in the classroom, they will develop foundational knowledge in the key areas of math, reading, writing, social studies, and science that will carry them into high school and beyond. A program in Elementary Teacher Education will give you a firm grasp of pedagogy, including how to plan lessons and support different learning styles. You will learn how to create a safe, inclusive, stimulating classroom environment that invites them to ask questions and engage in discussion. An associate degree in Elementary Teacher Education can be a first step toward a career as an elementary school teacher, special education teacher, school administrator, instructional designer, or professional tutor. This degree is transferable to universities offering a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Inclusive Elementary Education, Human Development, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts, and Liberal Studies. Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement-Elementary Teacher Education A.A. Program Outcomes: Students majoring in Elementary Teacher Education will gain the following knowledge and skills upon completion of their degree:

1. Child development
2. Classroom management
3. Observation skills
4. Interpersonal communication
5. Critical thinking

See the full catalog page for Elementary Teacher Education, A.A.

LCC students may have to choose online courses to complete this degree. Do you enjoy spending time with children and teaching them new things? Does it give you a sense of pride and excitement when they master different skills and abilities? As an elementary education professional, all of your daily activities will focus on the goal of helping students begin their academic journey and reach their potential. Through your instruction in the classroom, they will develop foundational knowledge in the key areas of math, reading, writing, social studies, and science that will carry them into high school and beyond. A program in Elementary Teacher Education will give you a firm grasp of pedagogy, including how to plan lessons and support different learning styles. You will learn how to create a safe, inclusive, stimulating classroom environment that invites them to ask questions and engage in discussion. An associate degree in Elementary Teacher Education can be a first step toward a career as an elementary school teacher, special education teacher, school administrator, instructional designer, or professional tutor. This degree is transferable to universities offering a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Inclusive Elementary Education, Human Development, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts, and Liberal Studies. Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement-Elementary Teacher Education A.A. Program Outcomes: Students majoring in Elementary Teacher Education will gain the following knowledge and skills upon completion of their degree:

1. Child development
2. Classroom management
3. Observation skills
4. Interpersonal communication
5. Critical thinking

See the full catalog page for Elementary Education TPREP, A.A. (Transfer to CU Denver only)

LCC students may have to choose online courses to complete this degree. Do you enjoy spending time with children and teaching them new things? Does it give you a sense of pride and excitement when they master different skills and abilities? As an elementary education professional, all of your daily activities will focus on the goal of helping students begin their academic journey and reach their potential. Through your instruction in the classroom, they will develop foundational knowledge in the key areas of math, reading, writing, social studies, and science that will carry them into high school and beyond. A program in Elementary Teacher Education will give you a firm grasp of pedagogy, including how to plan lessons and support different learning styles. You will learn how to create a safe, inclusive, stimulating classroom environment that invites them to ask questions and engage in discussion. An associate degree in Elementary Teacher Education can be a first step toward a career as an elementary school teacher, special education teacher, school administrator, instructional designer, or professional tutor. This degree is transferable to universities offering a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Inclusive Elementary Education, Human Development, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts, and Liberal Studies. Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement-Elementary Teacher Education A.A. Program Outcomes: Students majoring in Elementary Teacher Education will gain the following knowledge and skills upon completion of their degree:

1. Child development
2. Classroom management
3. Observation skills
4. Interpersonal communication
5. Critical thinking

See the full catalog page for Elementary Teacher Education, A.A. (Transfer to CMU only)

This program provides the State designated entry-level requirements for working in early care and education settings. To meet state licensing requirements, please see additional requirements and for any other requirements to be licensed by the state of Colorado. Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher certificate program, students should be able to:

1. Will have met academic requirements as an Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher.
2. Pursue employment as a certified Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher.

See the full catalog page for Early Childhood Teacher Certificate

This program provides the state-designated entry-level requirements for working in early care and education settings. To meet state licensing requirements, please see additional requirements and for any other requirements to be licensed by the state of Colorado. Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education Director certificate program, students should be able to:

1. Establish professional and ethical interactions with colleagues, children, and families
2. Implement responsive routines and environments to support the development of (typical and atypical) infants, toddlers, and children, including effective guidance and      management techniques
3. Observe and assess infant, toddler, and child development
4. Create a supportive, engaging, and inclusive classroom community
5. Design, implement, and evaluate developmentally and culturally appropriate learning experiences and environments
6. Manage Early Childhood Education programs (e.g., ethical decision making, resource management)

See the full catalog page for Early Childhood Director Certificate