Program is designed for students wanting to complete the first 2 years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA or BS with licensure in Early Childhood Teacher Education. Child development is explored. Licensure requires a bachelor's degree. The ECE program prepares you for a career in teaching children (birth to age 5). The program can also prepare you to become an Early Childhood Teacher or director in the field of Early Childhood Education. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in the care and well-being of young children, be free from evidence of physical and mental illness, and be free from personal conduct that may be injurious to children as stated in the Colorado Rules and Regulations for Childcare Centers, section 7. 702. 51. This program prepares students to become a productive, caring, and responsible teacher. Classes emphasize child development skills in the areas of language, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Classes also focus on cultural diversity among children. Students will become familiar with theories concerning child development and ECE and will participate in many group discussions and hands-on activities that they can apply in the preschool classroom. Students will learn from qualified faculty members who believe in the success of each ECE student.
This is a Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement in Early Childhood Teacher Education for an Associate of Arts Degree with Designation (DwD) from Morgan Community College for students planning to transfer to a Bachelor’s Degree from one of these Colorado Public Four-year institutions:
- Adams State University [B.A. History, Anthropology, and Political Science: History]
- Colorado Mesa University [B.A. History; History or Secondary Education concentrations]
- Colorado State University-Ft Collins [B.A. History; General History concentration]
- Colorado State University-Pueblo [B.A. History; General emphasis; B.S. History; General emphasis]
- Fort Lewis College [B.A. History; United States Option]
- Metropolitan State University of Denver [B.A. History]
- University of Colorado Boulder [B.A. History]
- University of Colorado-Colorado Springs [B.A. History]
- University of Colorado Denver [B.A. History]
- University of Northern Colorado [B.A. History; Liberal Arts emphasis]
- Western State Colorado University [B.A. History]
Upon admittance to MCC, all students entering any one of the college’s degree programs or those entering ENG 1021, or any college-level math will be required to take the assessment/placement test.
Alternatively, if taken with the last 5 years, documentation of assessment/placement test scores from another two-year Colorado college or ACT® scores of reading 17, English 18, and math 23 will meet the assessment requirement.
- Minimum grade of "C" for each course
- Minimum cumulative MCC GPA of 2.0 to graduate
- Remedial/Developmental level courses do not apply.
- 15 credits in this program must be taken at MCC
Early Childhood Education Background Check Policy
A national criminal background check must be completed and passed for every Early Childhood Education student at Morgan Community College, In order to participate in the ECE program, the student will be required to complete and pass a criminal background check through Castlebranch at https://cccs.castlebranch.com/ and is responsible for the cost. Previous background and/or fingerprint checks completed for employment will not suffice: MCC has a separate requirement. This policy is implemented and monitored by the MCC Human Resources Department.
Students enrolling in any ECE course must pass the criminal background check before they are allowed to start observation or practicum hours with children. Contact Instructional Office if you are enrolling in an ECE online course for information on how to complete the background check process.
The background check is valid for two years. The Vice President of Instruction or the Dean of General Education & Health Sciences can request additional background checks at any time. The student will be responsible for the additional cost. In some cases, additional background checks may be required by a practicum site.
Should any required record indicate that a student is unable to work with children, he or she will not be eligible to complete courses requiring interaction with children. In the event that a student's background check prevents them from working with children or being hired at an educational facility, the Dean of General Education & Health Sciences or Student Services will work with the student to individualize an alternative education plan and career path.