Early Childhood
Associate of Applied Science and Certificate Option
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) curriculum offers a variety of degree and certificate options depending on the interests and career goals of the student.
This course of study is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of Early Childhood Education.
There are a number of options available to the student that require education and work experience to become certified childcare workers.
The Early Childhood Education Program at TSJC is designed to meet the educational requirements for:
- Child Development Associate (CDA), Group Leader,
- Infant/Toddler Nursery Supervisor,
- and Director certification.
Mission Statement
The mission of the TSJC Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program is to provide all early learning professionals the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to implement quality early education while fostering the professional’s career opportunities and responding effectively to the workforce needs of our diverse communities.
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| Associate of Applied Science Core Curriculum | ||
| ECE 101 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions Lab | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Children | 3 |
| ECE 111 | Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ECE 112 | Intro to Infant/Toddler Lab | 3 |
| ECE 205 | Nutrition, Health, Safety for Young Child | 3 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Dev.: Methods/Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 225 | Language and Cognition for the Young | 3 |
| ECE 226 | Creativity and the Young Child | 3 |
| PSY 238 /ECE 238 | Child Dev. Or Growth Dev. Of Early Child | 3 or 4 |
| ECE 240 | Admin. Of Early Childhood Care | 3 |
| ECE 241 | Admin. Human Relations for EC Professions | 3 |
| ECE 260 | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Total Core Credits | 39 or 40 | |
| Additional Degree Requirements | ||
| ECE 125 | Science/Math and the Young Child | 3 |
| ECE 288 | Practicum: Advanced Classroom | 3 |
| ECE 289 | Capstone | 2 |
| Total Additional Credits | 8 | |
| Electives: | ||
| ECE 107 | Child Dev. Associate (CDA) Preparation | 2 |
| ECE 100 | Pre-Licensing Training for Child Care Provider | 1 |
| ECE 195 | Music, Movement and the Young Child | 1 |
| ECE 256 | Working with Parents, Families & Community | 3 |
| ECE 188 | Practicum: Early Childhood Ed (CDA) | 2 |
| ECE 280 | Internship | 3 |
| ECE 288 | Practicum: Advanced Classroom | 3 |
| ECP 187 /287 | Cooperative Educaton | 1-12 credits |
| ECE 175 /275 | Special Topics | 1-6 credits |
| ECE 236 | Child Growth and Development Lab | 1 |
| Total Electives Required | 2 | |
| Total General Education Credits | 18 | |
| Total AAS Credits | 67 or 68 | |
| Colorado Child Care Pre-licensing Requirements | Credit | |
| ECE 100 | Pre-licensing Training-Child Care Providers | 1 |
| CDA Training Certificate Option 1-Preschool (Headstart) | ||
| ECE 101 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Children | 3 |
| ECE 107 | Child Dev. Associate (CDA) Preparation | 2 |
| ECE 188 | Practicum: Early Childhood Ed (CDA) | 2 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Dev.: Methods/Techniques | 3 |
| Total Certificate Credits | 13 | |
| CDA Training Certificate Option 2-Infants & Toddlers | ||
| ECE 101 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions | 3 |
| ECE 111 | Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Dev.: Methods/Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Children | 3 |
| ECE 107 | Child Dev. Associate (CDA) Preparation | 2 |
| ECE 188 | Practicum: Early Childhood Ed (CDA) | 2 |
| Total Certificate Credits | 16 | |
| Group Leader Certificate-Primary Certificate | ||
| ECE 101 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions Lab | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Children | 3 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Dev.: Methods/Techniques | 3 |
| PSY 238 | Child Development | 3 |
| Total Certificate Credits | 15 | |
| Director of Education Certificate | ||
| ECE 101 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions Lab | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Children | 3 |
| ECE 205 | Nutrition, Health, Safety for Young Child | 3 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Dev.: Methods/Techniques | 3 |
| ECE 240 | Admin. Of Early Childhood Care | 3 |
| ECE 241 | Admin. Human Relations for EC Professions | 3 |
| PSY 238 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 101 /102 | General Psychology I or II | 3 |
| Electives: | ECE 225, 226, 260, 125, 111, or SOC 101 | 3 |
| Total Certificate Credits | 30 | |
| Infant/Toddler Supervisor Certificate | ||
| ECE 101 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions | 3 |
| ECE 102 | Intro to Early Childhood Professions Lab | 3 |
| ECE 103 | Guidance Strategies for Children | 3 |
| ECE 220 | Curriculum Dev.: Methods/Techniques | 3 |
| PSY 238 | Child Development | 3 |
| ECE 111 | Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ECE 112 | Intro to Infant/Toddler Lab | 3 |
| Total Certificate Credits | 21 | |
Early Childhood