Early Childhood Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Boulder County, Larimer and Westminster

The care and education of children from birth through age eight takes special skills. Learn those skills here. Classroom study and internships combine to to provide a comprehensive base of growth and development.

The program meets all Colorado Department of Human Services licensing requirements.

In addition to the Associate of Applied Science degree, you can earn certificates in:

• Child Development Associate (nationally approved)
  • Infant-Toddler Specialist
  • Preschool Specialist
  • Family Day Care Specialist
  • Homestart Specialist
  • Bilingual certificates in each speciality
• Director
• Group Leader
• Infant -Toddler Nursery Supervisor (meets state requirements)
• Paraprofessionals in the Inclusive Classroom
• Paraeducator Certificates
  • Bilingual Education for Paraeducators
  • Early Childhood Education for Paraeducators
  • Foundations for Paraeducators
  • General Education for Paraeducators
  • Technology for Paraeducators

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• Required courses for an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education 
• Required courses for certificates in Early Childhood Education 
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Faculty

• Larimer
  •   Richard Wagner 

• Westminster
  • Jo Murphy