B.S. in Early Childhood Education with Teacher Licensure
The Early Childhood Education Major with Teacher Licensure (ECEL) is an open major that prepares students to teach ages birth to 8 years old. It is available to on-campus students only.
B.S. in Early Childhood Education with Teacher Licensure
A Degree in Early Childhood Education with Teacher Licensure
If you enjoy interacting with children and helping families, you may enjoy studying early childhood education. You will take classes about specific stages of child development and how family, community, and culture play a role. You will learn how environmental and social factors affect physical, cognitive, and emotional development in children ages 0-8 years old (infants to 3rd grade).
Adviser communication is critical, and it is recommended you talk to your adviser before orientation.
Early Childhood Education with Teacher Licensure Curriculum
Major in Early Childhood Education with Teacher Licensure
Students must complete 120 total credits, including 42 upper division credits (300/400 level courses), of which 30 upper division credits must be completed through CSU. Fifteen of the last 30 credits must also be completed through CSU. Both the cumulative GPA and AUCC GPA must be at least 2.0.
Transfer Credits
Transfer courses may be applied to this degree program. A maximum of 64 credits will be accepted from a community college. Students must verify course transferability ahead of time by using Transferology at registrar.colostate.edu/transferology or through consultation with the Registrar’s Office as well as their academic adviser if courses are not directly equivalent. A minimum grade of C- must be earned for transfer credit. Transfer courses are not calculated in students’ CSU GPA nor applied towards eligibility for graduation with distinction.
Online Course Offerings
Many AUCC and HDFS courses are offered online through CSU Online. AUCC courses are not offered online (except for EDUC 275). Online tuition is paid in addition to on campus tuition. Different policies and deadlines apply. Before taking online courses students should consult with Student Financial Services, financialaid.colostate.edu/.
Students are strongly encouraged to utilize career services for career exploration and planning as well as graduate program and/or job search and application assistance. Schedule an appointment online or call (970) 491-6331.
Upon completion of our program and coursework at the Center for Educator Preparation, you will be prepared to apply for licensure as a teacher or director in early childhood education. You will also be well prepared to pursue additional teaching endorsements and advanced degrees.
Students are assigned an academic adviser upon entry to the HDFS major, and should meet with their assigned adviser each semester. Appointments are scheduled, and drop-in hours are posted on the HDFS Undergraduate Program website. HDFS students will also be added to My HDFS Advising Portal in Canvas where they will have access to important information, deadlines, and opportunities. Announcements will also be sent via email to their CSU email account.
Faculty are available throughout the academic year. Office hours vary and students should arrange appointments with faculty directly. For more information on how to contact faculty and their specific career/research areas, check the HDFS Undergraduate Program website for the HDFS Faculty and Staff information.
