Early Childhood
The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) has an engaging early childhood teacher
education program focused on teaching children from birth through age 8. We offer
two four-year degree programs and a minor for students outside of early childhood
education
Through meaningful and authentic coursework and field experiences, students connect
theory, research and practical information. Students acquire a strong foundation of
child-development and use this knowledge to inform them as they make good decisions
for all children. Early childhood professors teach all the core early childhood courses
and advise the students. Class sizes are small. Professors and classroom teachers’
support, guide, and encourage students as they become strong beginning teachers.
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Courses Emphasize
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Children’s Literature
- Telling Personal Stories
- Authentic Projects and Case Studies
- Child Development
Which Degree is Right for You?
Early Childhood Teacher Education Degree with Director Qualification and K-3 Licensure
This pathway includes methods courses focused on K-3 teaching and a semester-long
student teaching experience. If you want to have a license to teach children in K-3rd
grade classrooms in elementary schools, select this degree.
Early Childhood Education Liberal Arts Concentration Degree with Director Qualification
This pathway has the same required classes as #1 above until your senior year. Instead
of the methods courses and student teaching, you will take other electives that will
prepare you well for teaching children birth – age 5 in a variety of settings. If
working with children younger than 5 is what you want to do select this degree.
