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Early Childhood Education CTS

Graduates are prepared to:

  • Know and understand young children's characteristics and needs.
  • Know and understand the multiple influences on development and learning. 
  • Know and understand the importance, central concepts, inquiry tools, and structures of content areas or academic disciplines. 
  • Identify and involve themselves with the early childhood field.
  • Know about and uphold ethical standards and other professional guidelines.

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

Tuition and Fees $2,072
Lab/Course Fees $35
Books/Supplies $462
Total $2,511
*

Fall 2025 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums may be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
SpringCredits
ECP 100 First Aid and CPR + 1
EDEC 108 Introduction to Early Childhood Education + 3
EDEC 130 Health, Safety & Nutrition in Early Childhood + 4
EDEC 249 Infant/Toddler Development and Group Care + 4
EDEC 251 Montana Preschool Teacher Education + 4
 Credits16
 Total Credits16
+

A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.

*

Indicates prerequisites needed.

**

Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.