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Early Childhood Education Major
Be involved in a child’s success from the beginning.
At a glance
If you enjoy interacting with children and helping families, you may enjoy the Early Childhood Education major. You will take classes about specific stages of child development, along with how family, community, and culture play a role. You’ll learn how environmental and social factors affect physical, cognitive, and emotional development in children ages 0-8 years old (infants to 3rd grade). By the end of your program, you’ll have gained early childhood education teaching licensure and director qualifications.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Health and Human Sciences | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Some Career Options
You’ll graduate ready to receive your Early Childhood teacher licensure and director qualification in the state of Colorado, along with readiness to start careers in the development and education of infants, toddlers, and young children (0 – 8 years). You may work in a range of contexts, from pre-K to third grade in Colorado public or private schools, Head Start, family or center care provider businesses, or serve as directors of childcare centers.
- Preschool – Grade 3 Teacher
- Head Start Teacher/Director
- Childcare Business or Preschool Facility Owner/Operator
- Foster Care Professional
- International Adoption Specialist
- Recreational Therapist
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Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Health and Human Sciences recruiter at chhs_recruitment@mail.colostate.edu
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.