Overview

Colorado State University Pueblo students will acquire a strong foundation in child development and education through a combination of engaging courses and practical field work.Individuals completing a B.S. in Early Childhood Education are required to complete a minor in education and meet all other requirements outlined by the School of Education.

The Education Minor allows students to pursue a Colorado teaching license in conjunction with their major.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, students will:

Acquire a broad knowledge of the liberal arts and sciences including an understanding of the significant ideas, concepts, structures and values within disciplines and mastering content knowledge in all areas taught in early childhood education: the arts, math, literature and language, social sciences, sciences, and child development and learning.
Construct knowledge through critical and analytical thinking, independent thinking, reasoned judgment, mature values, and imagination.
Communicate knowledge by effectively writing in academic and practical formats, speaking in a variety of settings, and utilizing technology as a tool for communication.
Apply knowledge by using multiple representations and explanations of disciplinary concepts; using different viewpoints, theories, “ways of knowing,’ and methods of inquiry in the teaching of subject matter content; evaluating curriculum for comprehensiveness, accuracy, and usefulness; engaging students in generating knowledge and testing hypotheses through inquiry; developing and using curricula that encourage students to see and interpret ideas from diverse perspectives; and creating interdisciplinary learning experiences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Media and Technology
Frameworks of Teaching
Children's Literature
Nutrition, Health and Safety
Admin: Human Relations for ECE
Programs for ECE
Play & Creative Expression in ECE
Involving Diverse Families in ECE

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pueblo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pay the $30 USD admissions fee
In general, students must have at least a 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission
Official high school transcripts are required for all students without transfer coursework, for any students who have transfer coursework that was earned while in high school, and for students who have completed less than 24 college-level credits after high school.
An applicant must demonstrate the listed minimum level of English proficiency
A financial statement regarding the resources available to the student during his or her stay in the United States is required. The combined amount of resources available to the student (and any dependents for whom the student is seeking a visa) must meet or exceed the annual cost of attendance.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23186 USD / year

≈ 23186 USD / year
Out-of-State

23186 USD / year

≈ 23186 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12566 USD / year

≈ 12566 USD / year

Living costs

Pueblo

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.

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Expected Student Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Pueblo

Funding

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