Program Overview

Early Childhood Education Major

Be involved in a child’s success from the beginning.

At a glance

Fortify your passion for kids with the science of behavior to promote positive development. In the early childhood education major, you will take classes about child development and how family, community, and culture play a role in this dynamic period of the lifespan. You’ll learn how environmental and social factors affect physical, cognitive, and emotional development in children ages 0-8 years old (infants through 3rd graders). You’ll start with advising and classes in the followed by coursework in teacher licensure. The first two years of your program can be completed on campus or online.

Degree type| Bachelor of Science| Format| On campus| Part of| College of Health and Human Sciences and Department of Human Development and Family Studies| Competitive major?| No| Accelerated option?| No|

Some Career Options

You’ll graduate ready to work in a wide range of childcare areas serving preschool through third grade. This major will prepare you to apply for state licensure in early childhood education and the Large Center Childcare Director Qualification in Colorado. Many graduates pursue teaching endorsements and advanced degrees to increase their teaching options. Whatever path you choose, you’ll make a meaningful difference in children’s lives and the community.

• Preschool – Grade 3 Teacher
• Head Start Teacher/Director
• Childcare Business or Preschool Facility Owner/Operator
• Foster Care Professional
• International Adoption Specialist
• Recreational Therapist

Related CSU majors

• Human Development and Family Studies, B.S.
• Family and Consumer Sciences, B.S.

Related CSU graduate programs

• M.Ed., Education and Human Resource Studies and Teacher Licensure
• M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies
• M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education
• M.B.A., Business Administration
• Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Science
• Ph.D, Education and Human Resource Studies
• Applied Developmental Science, Ph.D.