ECE Early Childhood Education
ECE 101 / ECE 1011 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 Credits
Provides an introduction to Early Childhood Education. Includes the eight key areas
of professional knowledge: Child Growth and Development; Health, Nutrition and Safety;
Developmentally Appropriate Practices; Guidance; Family and Community Relationships;
Diversity; Professionalism; Administration and Supervision. Focuses on ages birth
through age 8. (Contact hours - 45)
Corequisite: ECE 102 / ECE 1045
ECE 102 / ECE 1045 - Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques 3 Credits
Focuses on a classroom seminar and placement in a child care setting. The supervised
placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe children, to practice
appropriate interactions, and to develop effective guidance and management techniques.
Addresses ages birth through age 8. (Contact hours - 60)
Corequisite: ECE 101 / ECE 1011
ECE 103 / ECE 1031- Guidance Strategies for Young Children 3 Credits
Explores guidance theories, applications, goals, techniques and factors that influence
expectations, classroom management issues, and prosocial skills. Addresses ages birth
through age 8. (Contact hours - 45)
ECE 111 / ECE 1111 - Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice 3 Credits
Presents an overview of theories, applications (including observations), and issues
pertinent to infant and toddler development in group and/or family settings. Includes
state requirements for licensing, health, safety and nutrition. Focuses on birth through
age three. (Contact hours - 45)
Corequisite: ECE 112 / ECE 1125
ECE 112 / ECE 1125 - Intro to Infant\Toddler Lab Techniques 3 Credits
Includes a classroom seminar and placement in an infant and\or toddler setting. The
supervised placement provides the student with the opportunity to observe, to practice
appropriate interactions and to develop effective guidance and nurturing techniques
with infants and\or toddlers. Addresses ages prenatal through age 2.
(Contact hours - 60)
Corequisite: ECE 111 / ECE 1111
ECE 205 / ECE 2051 - Nutrition, Health and Safety 3 Credits
Focuses on nutrition, health and safety as a key factor for optimal growth and development
of young children. Includes nutrient knowledge, menu planning, food program participation,
health practices, management and safety, appropriate activities and communication
with families. Addresses ages from prenatal through age 8.
(Contact hours - 45)
ECE 220 / ECE 2621 - Curriculum Development: Methods and Techniques 3 Credits
Provides an overview of early childhood curriculum development. Includes processes
for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate environments, materials
and experiences, and quality in early childhood programs. Focuses on ages birth through
age 8. (Contact hours - 45)
Prerequisites and Corequisites: ECE 101 / ECE 1011 or permission of instructor
ECE 225 / ECE 2631 - Language and Cognition for the Young Child 3 Credits
Examines theories of cognitive and language development as a framework for conceptualizing
the way children acquire thinking skills. Includes observing, planning, facilitating,
creative representation, and evaluating strategies within the context of play. Focuses
on language, science, math, problem solving and logical thinking.
(Contact hours - 45)
Addresses ages birth through age 8.
ECE 226 / ECE 2641 - Creativity and the Young Child 3 Credits
Provides an emphasis on encouraging and supporting creative self expression and problem
solving skills in children. Explores creative learning theories and research. Focuses
on developmentally appropriate curriculum strategies in all developmental domains.
Addresses ages birth through age 8. (Contact hours - 45)
ECE 228 / ECE 2651 - Language and Literacy 3 Credits
Presents strategies for optimum language development, literacy, social and emotional
development. Supports children’s language and literacy in home, classroom, and community
settings. Provides appropriate teacher/child verbal interactions, classroom environments,
and activities. Addresses ages birth through age 8.
(Contact hours - 45)
ECE 238 / ECE 2381 - Child Growth and Development 3 credits
Covers the growth and development of the child from conception through the elementary
school years. Emphasizes physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional domains
and the concept of the whole child as well as how adults can provide a supportive
environment through teaming and collaboration. (Contact hours - 45)
ECE 240 / ECE 2401 - Administration of Early Childhood Care and Education Programs 3 Credits
Examines Colorado’s licensing requirements, as well as quality standards pertaining
to the operation of programs for young children. Focuses on the director’s administrative
skills and role as a community advocate for young children. Addresses ages birth through
age 12. (Contact hours - 45)
ECE 241 / ECE 2411 - Administration: Human Relations for Early Childhood Education 3 Credits
Focuses on the human relations component of an early childhood professional's responsibilities.
Includes director-staff relationships, staff development, leadership strategies, parent-professional
partnerships, and community interaction. (Contact hours - 45)
ECE 256 / ECE 2101 - Working with Families and Communities 3 Credits
Examines professional attitudes related to working with diverse families and how unconscious
bias may affect family-professional partnerships in early care and education settings.
This course covers theoretical perspectives of families and communities, communication
strategies, and an exploration of activities and resources to support family engagement
in their children’s education. Supporting equity and inclusion of all family cultures
in early care and education settings for children ages birth through eight. (Contact
hours - 45)
ECE 260 / ECE 2601 - The Exceptional Child 3 Credits
Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with
disabilities in the early childhood setting. Topics include the following: typical
and atypical development, legal requirements, research based practices related to
inclusion, teaming and collaboration, and accommodations and adaptations. Student
will learn how a disability will impact a young child’s learning process. Focus of
the course is on birth through age 8. (Contact hours - 45)
ECE 288 / ECE 2088 - Practicum: Early Childhood Education 3 Credits
Provides students with advanced field experience opportunities in early childhood
education programs. (Contact hours - 135)
ECE 289 / ECE 2089 - Capstone: Early Childhood Education 3 Credits
Incorporates a demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study.
(Contact hours - 135)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
