The early childhood education program at CSU Pueblo is focused on teaching children from birth through age 8. This non-licensure version of our Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education includes not only the ability to teach in early childhood, but also Director Qualifications. Students will acquire a strong foundation in child development and education through a combination of engaging courses and practical fieldwork.

Please note: this concentration of the Early Childhood Education Bachelor of Science degree does NOT include teacher licensure for kindergarten through third grade in Colorado public schools.  If you want to be able to teach in the public schools, be sure to choose the Early Childhood Education: K-3 Teacher Preparation Concentration.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach. The elementary teacher is an expert in literacy and mathematics and is knowledgeable in all other content that he or she teaches (e.g., science, social studies, arts, physical education, or world languages). The secondary teacher has knowledge of literacy and mathematics and is an expert in his or her content endorsement area(s).
2. Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
3. Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
4. Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

• Performance documented in students’ eportfolios.
• Scores on standardized tests of general education and content knowledge.
• Ratings of proficiency on program standards by PK-3 classroom teachers, University faculty, and student teacher or practicum supervisors based on direct observation.
• Self-evaluations/ ratings of proficiency on program standards by program completers and graduates one year after teaching.
• Ratings of proficiency by PK-3 supervisors after graduates have been employed for one year.

Specific Program Requirements

Program Overview

Requirements for admission and retention in the School of Education are included in the description of the School of Education section of this catalog and in the Teacher Education Handbook.

Students must receive a grade of C or greater in all courses listed as requirements; a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500 in courses completed in the major at CSU Pueblo is required for admission to student teaching.

Planning Sheet

Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for students planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.

Note: Students are not allowed to count the same courses completed for general education requirements as course requirements in the Early Childhood Education major.