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. 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

General Education Requirements

Specific Major & Concentration Requirements 

Specific Requirements for Early Childhood Education, Minor

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.