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Associate of Education in Early Childhood Education, Liberal Arts

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Associate of Arts at Colorado Mesa University with a major in Liberal Arts, 60 semester credit hours.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate knowledge of Education in Early Childhood Education
Liberal Arts. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
including EDEC 238 Early Childhood Development 0-8 Years 1. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.

Career outcomes

Early Childhood Educator
Education Assistant
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

EDEC 238 Early Childhood Development 0-8 Years 1
EDEC 101 Introduction to Early Childhood
EDEC 113 Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice
EDEC 122 Ethics in Early Childhood Education
EDEC 240 Curriculum and Development: Early Childhood
EDEC 250 Exceptionalities in Early Education
EDEC 299 Student Teaching in Early Education
EDEC 102 Introduction to Early Childhood Professions Lab Experiences
EDEC 103 Guidance Strategies
EDEC 114 Introduction to Infant/Toddler Lab Techniques
EDEC 196 Topics
EDEC 200 Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript
Transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist
Proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school (first-time) with official English transcript; transfer applicants with college credit follow the transfer checklist; proof of funds for one year (I-20)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Passport Identification Page
Official Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Financial Support Evidence
English Proficiency Evidence if Required

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,460 USD
Application fee	$40 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus (Grand Junction)
Faculty or school	Academic program division requires confirmation.
Department	Department of Education
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International Student Merit Scholarship 4,500 USD per semester for 3.0 GPA (university-level)

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.