幼儿教育理学学士

人类发展和家庭研究部（HDFS）与教育学院（SOE）的教育者准备中心（CEP）合作，提供竞争性的幼儿教育专业，要求在大二学年申请入学在大三。该学位使学生能够申请科罗拉多州的幼儿教师资格证和主任资格证书，从而使学生有资格从事多种幼儿职业：在科罗拉多州的公立或私立学校教P-3年级，在开展创业或其他学前班或托儿计划，建立家庭托儿服务或中心托儿服务提供者的业务，或担任托儿中心的主任。对人类发展和家庭研究的了解为希望获得教0至8岁幼儿的许可证的学生奠定了坚实的基础。对生命发展过程和家庭系统的了解使未来的教师可以与父
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), in collaboration with the Center for Educator Preparation within the School of Education (SOE), provides a competitive-entry major in Early Childhood Education. Students aspiring to work with newborns through children eight years of age can apply to the major in Early Childhood Education during their sophomore year. The admission process occurs once a year during the spring semester, with the admitted candidates beginning in the fall. If accepted, students take courses in HDFS and SOE as part of their degree requirements.<br><br>Interested students are encouraged to check the program of study and consult with HDFS academic advisers, as some prerequisites are required before entry into the major. The Early Childhood Education major uses a cohort model and admits a limited number of students, typically 25-30, each year. Students in the Early Childhood Education major achieve both Early Childhood Education core learning outcomes, obtained through HDFS and SOE courses, and all learning outcomes required by the Colorado Department of Education for Early Childhood Education licensure.<br><br>The degree enables students to apply for Early Childhood teacher licensure and Director Qualification in the state of Colorado. It qualifies students to engage in several early childhood professions supporting the development and education of infants, toddlers, and young children (0 - 8 years). Graduates may work in a range of contexts such as Pre-K to 3rd grade in Colorado public or private schools, Head Start, other preschool or childcare programs, family or center care provider businesses, or serve as directors of childcare centers. An understanding of human development and family studies provides a strong foundation for students desiring a license to teach infants and young children. Knowledge of lifespan developmental processes and family systems prepares future teachers to partner with parents, grandparents, and other caregivers to educate children.