May 11, 2024  
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

Early Childhood Teacher Certificate - Academic Plan


Total Credits = 18

Want to make a difference in a young child’s life? Consider the field of Early Childhood Education. Research supports the importance of high quality, early childhood programs which impact children’s development throughout their school years and on into adult life. One of the most important influences is the teacher. Arapahoe Community College and the Early Childhood Education program faculty are committed to prepare professionals to work with young children, birth through age 8, in a variety of settings. The Early Childhood Teacher Certificate will prepare students for early childhood teacher positions in early childhood care and education settings. Upon completion of these classes, you will have met academic requirements as an Early Childhood Teacher. In addition to the academic requirements, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires at least 3 months (455 hours) of verifiable work experience. All Early Childhood and general education coursework must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations


Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
ECE 1045 - Introduction to Early Childhood Techniques   Prerequisite / CorequisiteECE 1011 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education  and ECE 1031 - Guidance Strategies for Young Children  
ECE 1031 - Guidance Strategies for Young Children   Prerequisite / CorequisiteECE 1011 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education  
ECE 2621 - Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques   Prerequisite / CorequisiteECE 1011 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education  and ECE 2381 - Child Growth and Development  
ECE 2381 - Child Growth and Development   Prerequisite / CorequisiteECE 1011 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education  
ECE 2601 - The Exceptional Child  OR
ECE 2051 - Nutrition, Health and Safety  OR
ECE 1111 - Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice  
Prerequisite / CorequisiteECE 1011 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education  and ECE 2381 - Child Growth and Development  OR
Prerequisite / CorequisiteECE 1011 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education  OR
Prerequisite / CorequisiteECE 1011 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education  

 

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)


Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)


Notes


  • Course availability is subject to change.
  • ECE 1111   and ECE 2601   are only available in an online format during the Fall term.
  • In addition to the academic requirements, the Colorado Department of Human Services requires at least 3 months (455 hours) of verifiable work experience.
  • Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
  • Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this certificate.
  • Students pursuing this certificate MUST complete and pass a background check. Go to cccs.castlebranch.com and complete the background check with Castle Branch.
  • *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
  • ECE 1045  , ECE 2051  , and ECE 2381   are only available in an online format during the Spring term.