The early childhood education program at CSU Pueblo is focused on teaching children from birth through age 8.  This version of the Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education includes not only the Teacher and Director Qualifications for early childhood settings, but also the ability to teach in kindergarten through third grade Colorado public schools.  Students in this concentration are required to complete a minor in education, which will be added to students’ programs once they are fully admitted to Education.  To complete the program, students must meet all other requirements outlined by the School of Education for traditional licensure programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Acquire a broad knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences including an understanding of the significant ideas, concepts, structures and values within disciplines and mastering content knowledge in all areas taught in early childhood education: the arts, math, literature and language, social sciences, sciences, and child development and learning.
2. Construct knowledge through critical and analytical thinking, independent thinking, reasoned judgment, mature values, and imagination.
3. Communicate knowledge by effectively writing in academic and practical formats, speaking in a variety of settings, and utilizing technology as a tool for communication.
4. Apply knowledge by using multiple representations and explanations of disciplinary concepts; using different viewpoints, theories, 'ways of knowing,’ and methods of inquiry in the teaching of subject matter content; evaluating curriculum for comprehensive­ness, accuracy, and usefulness; engaging students in generating knowledge and testing hypotheses through inquiry; developing and using curricula that encourage students to see and interpret ideas from diverse perspectives; and creating interdisciplinary learning experiences.

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

General Education Requirements

Specific Major & Concentration Requirements 

Specific Requirements for Early Childhood Education

CSU Pueblo requires the student interested in Early Childhood Education to complete a major in Early Childhood Education (K-3 Education Concentration) and all of the courses listed below, which constitute a minor in Education.

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Admission to the School of Education required (e.g. cumulative GPA of 2.600, good standing, etc.).

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Approved application for student teaching required.

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. In addition, students completing a major in Early Childhood Education with Director Qualification and K-3 Licensure are required to complete a minor in Education and meet all other requirements outlined by the School of Education.