Early Childhood Education
The demand for high-quality child care is increasing, which means the number of career options in this exciting and rewarding field is increasing too. As we learn more about child development methods, the need for early childhood education specialists will continue to grow. The Aims Early Childhood Education will prepare you for a successful career working with young children and families.
Program Mission Statement
The Aims Community College Early Childhood Education (ECE) program provides comprehensive educational opportunities for students to develop entry level skills, to upgrade abilities needed for career advancement, and to complete coursework required for transfer into a baccalaureate degree program. High quality coursework delivered with integrity by professional, caring faculty and staff leads to earned certificates and associate degrees. The ECE program partners with child care providers, agencies, and professional organizations to enhance the quality of care offered to children and to support child care providers with ongoing professional development.
Career Opportunities
- Private Preschools
- Small and Large Child Care Centers
- Head Start Programs
- Infant Nurseries
- Inclusive Child Care Centers
- Family Child Care Homes
Degrees and Certificates
Degrees
- A.A. Degree: Early Childhood Education Statewide Articulation Agreement
- A.G.S Degree – Special Education Track
- A.A.S Degree: Early Childhood Education
Certificates
Accreditation Statement
Our program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC). This is demonstrated by our assessment curriculum maps and included in our
syllabi.
Our courses are aligned with the Colorado Community College Numbering system and Colorado Quality Standards (Colorado's Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and Administrators--Version 5--6/16.
Aims ECE classes meet Colorado requirements for Early Childhood Teacher Qualifications
and Child Care Center Director.
Courses for your specific certificate or degree must be taken in order, beginning at level I.