Laramie County Community College

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to provide students an understanding of the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development of young children from infancy to middle childhood in diverse learning environments. Completion leads to leads to an Associate of Applied degree. 

Opportunities to apply this knowledge in practical experiences are incorporated into the curriculum. Curriculum topics include, but are not limited to, developmental ages and stages, health and safety, curriculum planning and assessment. These courses are designed to combine theoretical and lab experiences for students to acquire skills and techniques required of early childhood care providers as well as to develop career opportunity skills.

 

Students seeking courses to assist in their completion of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential should consult with an early childhood advisor. A minimum of 64 credit hours is required for the degree.

This option is designed for the student anticipating a career working with young children. Students are urged to obtain information regarding the requirements and recommendations of the institution to which they plan to transfer and the assistance of an LCCC education advisor.

 

Completion of the program, in addition to the General Education Core courses, leads to an Associate of Arts degree. A minimum of 64 credit hours is required for the degree.