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4-13-4: Bachelor of Arts: Elementary or Early Childhood Education

Within the context of a Christian worldview, the BA for Elementary and Early Childhood Education programs provide a challenging, theory-based and application-oriented approach to education. Students acquire knowledge, develop skills and demonstrate competencies necessary to teach effectively in public and private schools. The educator programs are designed for adults seeking personal transformational change and are taught in an accelerated seminar format. The programs are tailored to the working professional, and can be completed by attending courses on week nights and weekends. Courses and field experiences develop educators who are dedicated to addressing diverse learner needs with excellence through servant-leadership in their field and in society.

The master teacher emphasis: Educator programs enhance the student's teaching abilities through the study of curriculum development, program assessment, psychological foundations of teaching methods, group dynamics, and teaching thinking skills. These principles are then put into practical application with the student gaining hands-on experience in the classroom. This unique combination of textbook knowledge and training contributes to the student's development as a master teacher.

Leadership (training and development) is yet another emphasis of the program: By utilizing essential and exciting training from the fields of education, students can become proficient in those skills essential to success in the schools.

Students may pursue one of four Bachelor of Arts degrees for educators:

Required Courses for General Education and Liberal Arts Requirements for all of the Education Bachelor's Degrees

Students who are pursuing an education degree that wish to start at the Associate of Arts level should complete the following courses toward completion of the AA.

ENG 102 Basic Composition (3)
ENG 104 Research Writing (3)
COM 110 Oral Communication (3)
Science w/ a lab (4)
MAT 110 Math Concepts (3)
ENG 201 Introduction to Literature (3) or
HUM 429 C.S. Lewis in Film & Literature (3) or
HUM 216 Classic Christmas Films & Literature (3)
ART 112 Art Appreciation (3) or
MUS 110 Musical Perspectives (3) or
HUM 101 Creative Arts (3)
PHL 202 Philosophical Inquiry (3)
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC 202 Marriage & Family (3) or
SOC 205 Principles of Sociology (3) or
GEO 270 World Geography (3)
HIS 201 World Civilization I (3) or
HIS 202 World Civilization II (3)
HIS 203 America to 1877 (3) or
HIS 204 American since 1877 (3)
HIS 111 History & Literature of Ancient Israel (3) or
HUM 114 Early Christian Literature or
THE 201 Introduction to Theology (3) or
HIS 301 Christianity to 1517 (3)
HUM 425 Personal & Social Ethics (3) or
PHL 305 Ethics in Technology (3) or
PHL 307 Ethical Thinking for Today's Teachers (3)
A second science course (2 credits, at least, no lab required)
CIS 201 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)

Required Courses for BA Liberal Arts with Elementary Education Licensure

In addition to satisfactory completion of required coursework, Colorado State elementary teaching licensure requires a passing score on PLACE or PRAXIS II exams. Students who satisfactorily complete all requirements of the Elementary Education licensure are qualified to teach in kindergarten through sixth grade in Colorado.

Students in the Bachelor's degree and teaching licensure in elementary education program may earn a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI). Five graduate level courses included in the BA professional core can be applied to the MACI degree.

BA Liberal Arts with Elementary Education Licensure (128 credits):
General Education (19 credits)
Liberal Arts (29 credits)
Electives (24 credits)
Elementary professional core credits (56)

Required 56 credits from the professional core:

EDU 201 Teaching as a Profession (3)
EDU 214 Field I: Standards-based Planning (2)
EDU 314 Curriculum: Mathematics/Science (3)
EDU 324 Curriculum: Reading/Language Arts (3)
EDU 334 Curriculum: Social Studies/Creative Arts (3)
EDU 401 Classroom and Instructional Management (3)
EDU 403 Special Needs K-12 Methods (3)
EDU 414 Field II Research-based Instruction (2)
RDG 447 Diverse Reader (3)
EDU 470 Student Teaching (12)
EDU 497 Student Teaching Seminar (2)
EDU 505 Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
EDU 520 Studies in Education (3)
EDU 523 Measurement and Evaluation (3)
EDU 580 Integrating Technology into Education (3)
INT 581 Cultural Diversity (3)
MAT 202 Math Literacy (2)

Graduation Requirements

The faculty recommends students in the BA in Liberal Arts with Elementary Education Licensure program to the Board of Trustees as candidates for graduation when they have completed the following requirements.

  1. Completion of a total of 128 credit hours of courses, including all general education, elective, foundation and major coursework.
  2. Completion of 56 credit hours from the Professional Educator Core Courses (either at CCU or through a combination of CCU and acceptable transfer courses).
  3. A cumulative CCU grade point average of 3.0 or higher on the university's 4.0 scale.
  4. Compliance with the CCU Residency requirements.
  5. Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
  6. No outstanding financial obligations to the university.

Required Courses for BA Elementary Education Theory

Students pursuing this degree are not eligible for Colorado State teaching licensure. No student teaching is required though students are required to complete two Field Experience courses. In addition to the bachelor's degree in elementary education theory, students may earn a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI). Five graduate level courses included in the BA professional core can be applied to the MACI degree.

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education Theory (128 credits):
General Education (19 credits)
Liberal Arts (29 credits)
Electives (24 credits)
Elementary professional core credits (56)

Required 56 credits from the professional core:

EDU 201 Teaching as a Profession (3)
EDU 214 Field I: Standards-based Planning (2)
EDU 314 Curriculum: Mathematics/Science (3)
EDU 324 Curriculum: Reading/Language Arts (3)
EDU 334 Curriculum: Social Studies/Creative Arts (3)
EDU 401 Classroom and Instructional Management (3)
EDU 403 Special Needs K-12 Methods (3)
EDU 414 Field II: Research Based Instruction (2)
EDU 505 Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
EDU 520 Studies in Education (3)
EDU 523 Measurement and Evaluation (3)
EDU 580 Integrating Technology into Education (3)
INT 581 Cultural Diversity (3)
MAT 202 Math Literacy (2)
Additional 14 semester hours of 300-400 level education coursework

Graduation Requirements

The faculty recommends students in the BA in Elementary Education Theory program to the Board of Trustees as candidates for graduation when they have completed the following requirements.

  1. Completion of a total of 128 credit hours of courses, including all general education, elective, foundation and major coursework.
  2. Completion of 53 credit hours from the Professional Educator Core Courses (either at CCU or through a combination of CCU and acceptable transfer courses).
  3. A cumulative CCU grade point average of 3.0 or higher on the university's 4.0 scale.
  4. Compliance with the CCU Residency requirements.
  5. Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
  6. No outstanding financial obligations to the university.

Required Courses for BA Early Childhood Education Licensure

In addition to satisfactory completion of required coursework, Colorado State teaching for Early Childhood Education licensure requires a passing score on the PLACE exam. Students who satisfactorily complete all requirements of the Early Childhood Education licensure program are qualified to teach preschool through third grade in Colorado.

Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education with Licensure
General Education (19 credits)
Liberal Arts (29 credits)
Electives (22 credits)
Early Childhood professional core credits (57)

Required (58 credits)

ECE 100 Field Experience I (2)
ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)
ECE 148 Child Guidance and Classroom Management (3)
ECE 200 Field Experience II (2)
ECE 205 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for ECE (3)
ECE 216 Human Resources for ECE (3)
ECE 226 Administration of ECE (3)
ECE 227 Methods for Teaching ECE (3)
ECE 238 Early Childhood Growth and Development (3)
ECE 314 Developmentally Appropriate Mathematics and Science for ECE (3)
ECE 324 Reading, Language and Literacy Methods for ECE (3)
ECE 334 Developmentally Appropriate Social Studies for ECE (2)
ECE 340 Diagnosis, Assessment, and Evaluation of Young Children (2)
ECE 404 Early Childhood Special Education (2)
ECE 451 ECE Student Teaching (12)
ECE 497 Seminar in ECE (1)
RDG 447 Diverse Reader (3)

Electives (2 credits)

ECE 111 Infant and Toddler Education (2)
ECE 251 Physical Education and Recreation for ECE (1)
ECE 287 The Exceptional Child (2)
ECE 325 Early Childhood Literature (2)
ECE 335 Creative Arts for ECE (1)
ECE 381 Technology and ECE (3)
ECE 382 Cultural Diversity (2)
ECE 411 Pervasive Developmental Disorders (2)

Graduation Requirements

The faculty recommends students in the BA in Early Childhood Education program to the Board of Trustees as candidates for graduation when they have completed the following requirements.

  1. Completion of a total of 128 credit hours of courses, including all general education, elective, foundation and major coursework.
  2. Completion of 57 credit hours from the Professional Educator Core Courses (either at CCU or through a combination of CCU and acceptable transfer courses).
  3. A cumulative CCU grade point average of 3.0 or higher on the university's 4.0 scale.
  4. Compliance with the CCU Residency requirements.
  5. Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
  6. No outstanding financial obligations to the university.

Required Courses for BA Early Childhood Education Theory

Students pursuing this degree are not eligible for Colorado State teaching licensure, however this degree may meet educational requirements for teaching in private preschools, Head Start, or other agencies. No student teaching is required though students are required to complete two Field Experience courses.

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education Theory (128 credits):
General Education (19 credits)
Liberal Arts (29 credits)
Electives (25 credits)
Early Childhood Professional Core (50)

Required (50 credits)

ECE 100 Field Experience I (2)
ECE 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)
ECE 148 Child Guidance and Classroom Management (3)
ECE 200 Field Experience II (2)
ECE 205 Health, Safety, and Nutrition for ECE (3)
ECE 216 Human Resources for ECE (3)
ECE 226 Administration of ECE (3)
ECE 227 Methods for Teaching ECE (3)
ECE 238 Early Childhood Growth and Development (3)
ECE 314 Developmentally Appropriate Mathematics and Science for ECE (3)
ECE 324 Reading, Language and Literacy Methods for ECE (3)
ECE 334 Developmentally Appropriate Social Studies for ECE (2)
ECE 340 Diagnosis, Assessment, and Evaluation of Young Children (2)
ECE 404 Early Childhood Special Education (2)
Additional 13 semester hours of 300-400 level education coursework

Electives (5 credits)

ECE 111 Infant and Toddler Education (2)
ECE 251 Physical Education and Recreation for ECE (1)
ECE 287 The Exceptional Child (2)
ECE 325 Early Childhood Literature (2)
ECE 335 Creative Arts for ECE (1)
ECE 381 Technology and ECE (3)
ECE 382 Cultural Diversity (2)
ECE 411 Pervasive Developmental Disorders (2)

Graduation Requirements

The faculty recommends students in the BA in Early Childhood Education Theory program to the Board of Trustees as candidates for graduation when they have completed the following requirements.

  1. Completion of a total of 128 credit hours of courses, including all general education, elective, foundation and major coursework.
  2. Completion of 54 credit hours from the Professional Educator Core Courses (either at CCU or through a combination of CCU and acceptable transfer courses).
  3. A cumulative CCU grade point average of 3.0 or higher on the university's 4.0 scale.
  4. Compliance with the CCU Residency requirements.
  5. Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
  6. No outstanding financial obligations to the university.