Early Childhood Education
Associate of Arts Degree
Be prepared to work with infants and children through the age of eight in a variety of settings. Learn how children develop and what their needs are at each stage of their lives. Coursework includes the history of early childhood education, children’s literature, how to communicate and form relationships with families and how to develop curriculum development. Practice skills learned during field experiences in early childhood settings and be able to utilize those skills in a career.
*Current First Aid and Child/Infant CPR Certifications are required at the time of graduation.
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| EDEC 1020 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 credits |
| EDEC 1030 | Infant and Toddler Care |
2 credits |
| EDEC 1035 | Infant and Toddler Care Lab |
1 credit |
| EDEC 1100 | Observation and Guidance of Young Children |
3 credits |
| EDEC 1200 | Administration in Early Childhood Programs |
3 credits |
| EDFD 1101 | Intro to Education |
2 credits |
| EDEC 1300 | Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children |
2 credits |
| EDEC 1305 | Curriculum Planning/Dev Young Child Lab |
1 credit |
| EDEC 2200 | Early Childhood Practicum |
3 credits |
| EDEX 2484 | Intro to Special Education |
3 credits |
| FCSC 1140 | Nutrition |
2 credits |
| FCSC 2131 | Family Relations |
3 credits |
| EDEL 2280 | Literature for Children |
3 credits |
| PSYC 1000 | General Psychology |
4 credits |
| PSYC 2300 | Developmental Psychology |
3 credits |
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I | 3 |
| Writing Level II | 3 |
| American & Wyoming Government | 3 |
| Arts | 3 |
| Lab Science | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Oral Communications | 3 |
| University Studies | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 61
Early Childhood Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree
A degree in early childhood education from CWC prepares students to work with infants and children through the age of eight in a variety of settings. Students learn how children develop and what their needs are at each stage of their lives. Coursework includes the history of early childhood education, children’s literature, how to communicate and form relationships with families, guiding young children, curriculum development and most importantly opportunities to practice the skills being learned during field experiences in early childhood settings.
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| EDEC 1020 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 credits |
| EDEC 1030 | Infant and Toddler Care |
2 credits |
| EDEC 1035 | Infant and Toddler Care Lab |
1 credit |
| EDEC 1100 | Observation and Guidance of Young Children |
3 credits |
| EDEC 1200 | Administration in Early Childhood Programs |
3 credits |
| EDEC 1300 | Curriculum Planning and Development for Young Children |
2 credits |
| EDEC 1305 | Curriculum Planning/Dev Young Child Lab |
1 credit |
| EDEC 2200 | Early Childhood Practicum |
3 credits |
| EDEX 2484 | Intro to Special Education |
3 credits |
| FCSC 1140 | Nutrition |
2 credits |
| FCSC 2131 | Family Relations |
3 credits |
| EDEL 2280 | Literature for Children |
3 credits |
| PSYC 1000 | General Psychology |
4 credits |
| PSYC 2300 | Developmental Psychology |
3 credits |
Program Electives
Choose nine (9) credits from education courses, selected communication and psychology courses, and others as approved
Current First Aid and Child/Infant CPR Certifications are required at the time of graduation.
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I | 3 |
| American & Wyoming Government | 3 |
| Oral Communications/ Writing Level 2 | 3 |
| Mathematics/APPM/Lab Science | 3 |
| University Studies | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Elementary Education
Associate of Arts Degree
The elementary education program provides students with a broad base of academic experiences in the subject areas necessary for teachers of young children - kindergarten through grade six. Coursework includes foundations of education, elementary math and science courses, educational psychology, special education, technology and literature courses. Students also have opportunities to practice skills being learned during field experiences in the k-5 setting.
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| COMM 2010 | Public Speaking |
3 credits |
| EDEC 1020 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 credits |
| EDFD 1101 | Intro to Education |
2 credits |
| EDEL 2140 | Teaching Literacy in the Elem School |
3 credits |
| EDEX 2484 | Intro to Special Education |
3 credits |
| EDFD 2020 | Foundations of Education |
3 credits |
| EDFD 2100 | Educational Psychology |
3 credits |
| EDFD 2450 | Human Life Span Development |
3 credits |
| EDST 2550 | Educational Assessment |
3 credits |
| EDUC 2100 | Practicum in Teaching |
2 - 4 credits |
| HLED 2006 | Health for Elementary Educators |
1 credit |
| ITEC 2360 | Teaching With Technology |
3 credits |
| LIBS 2280 | Literature for Children |
3 credits |
| MATH 1100 | Number and Operations for Elementary School Teachers |
3 credits |
| MATH 1105 | Data, Probability, and Algebra for Elementary School Teachers |
3 credits |
| PHYS 1090 | Fundamentals of the Physical Universe |
4 credits |
Take one of the following courses:
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1010 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 1020 | Life Science | 4 |
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I | 3 |
| Writing Level II | 3 |
| American & Wyoming Government | 3 |
| Arts | 3 |
| University Studies | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
Secondary Education
Associate of Arts Degree
The secondary education program provides students with a solid base of academic experiences and allows for the additional study of the subject areas that are being prepared for at the middle and high school levels. Coursework includes foundations of education and special education, psychology, human lifespan development and educational technology. Specific subject area course electives are determined by the student. Students also have opportunities to practice skills being learned during field experiences in the middle school or high school setting.
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| COMM 2010 | Public Speaking |
3 credits |
| EDFD 1101 | Intro to Education |
2 credits |
| EDEX 2484 | Intro to Special Education |
3 credits |
| EDFD 2020 | Foundations of Education |
3 credits |
| EDFD 2100 | Educational Psychology |
3 credits |
| EDFD 2450 | Human Life Span Development |
3 credits |
| EDST 2550 | Educational Assessment |
3 credits |
| EDUC 2100 | Practicum in Teaching |
2 - 4 credits |
| ITEC 2360 | Teaching With Technology |
3 credits |
| PSYC 1000 | General Psychology |
4 credits |
Students must choose 8 electives in consultation with their advisor. Please see the course catalog for more details.
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I | 3 |
| Writing Level II | 3 |
| American & Wyoming Government | 3 |
| Arts | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Lab Science | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| University Studies | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
The BAS in Early Childhood Education provides the student with a broad base of academic experiences in the subject areas necessary for teachers of young children Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Coursework includes foundations of education, elementary math and science courses, educational assessment, psychology, special education, technology, and literacy courses. The student will have opportunities to practice skills being learned during field experiences and student teaching in the K-3 setting.
Meet Your Professor
Dr. Colleen Bartlett
Associate Professor of EducationDr. Colleen Bartlett has had the opportunity to work in many different settings, she began working in child care and went on to work with older children in preschool and the public school system. She has a unique perspective on early intervention and education and how important it is.