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Early Childhood Education Bachelor's Degree 

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program provides students with a foundation for working with children (birth to age eight) in a variety of settings. Our faculty offer one-on-one guidance for course selection, field placements, student teaching and employment. Students complete their degree by completing a student teaching in an early childhood classroom.

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The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program provides teacher education candidates with broad content knowledge and prepares them as dual licensed general elementary education or special education teachers for student's birth through third grade (birth to age 8) in an inclusive setting. For more information on this program, contact Dr. Ann Gillies, our ECSE & ECIE Coordinator at [email protected].
 
The Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Non-Licensure program (ECIE) provides teacher education candidates with broad content knowledge and prepares them as teachers for early childhood including children ages birth through Pre-Kindergarten in an inclusive setting. For more information on this program, contact Dr. Ann Gillies, our ECSE & ECIE Coordinator at [email protected].

ITL Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate Program

The Initial Teacher Licensure (ITL) Graduate program is a one-year intensive program designed for individuals who desire to pursue teaching and have a bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university. This program develops expertise in educational best practices, state content standards and knowledge of pedagogy through intensive coursework and field experience to meet Colorado licensure requirements.

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*CMU Montrose will support working professionals and their District to complete an alternative pathway to licensure. If interested contact Dr. Ann Gillies.