Overview

Colorado Mesa University faculty offer one-on-one guidance for course selection, field placements, student teaching and employment. Students complete their Early Childhood Education degree by completing a student teaching in an early childhood classroom.

Why choose Early Childhood Education at CMU Tech?

You can earn credentials at little to no cost to you. Scholarships, stipends, and credit for paid local internships are available through Build Back Better funding.
There are nation-wide shortages of ECE employees, and abundant local job opportunities in this field.
The program meets state childcare licensing requirements for teacher and director certification and continuing education for Colorado Department of Education and Department of Human Services.
Classes offered days, evenings and online.
Credentials are stackable for your continued education.
Students experience contact with children, parents and ECE professionals in settings that support professional growth.
Students experience different education philosophies, since the program partners with local private childcare facilities, School District 51, charter schools and Head Start.
The program stays on the cutting-edge of early childhood research and advocacy, and prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice

Ethics in Early Childhood Education

Exceptionalities in Early Education

Working with Parents, Families, and Community Systems

Student Teaching in Early Education

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Junction, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education View 609 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

Official high school transcripts or GED scores

SAT I or ACT test scores

$40 application fee – Application Fee waiver available

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional)

Personal Essay (optional)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22360 USD / year

≈ 22360 USD / year
Out-of-State

22360 USD / year

≈ 22360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10870 USD / year

≈ 10870 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition per 12 credits/semester

Living costs

Grand Junction

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why choose Early Childhood Education at CMU Tech?

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Grand Junction

Funding

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