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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 |
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First Year | ||
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Spring | Credits | |
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 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 16 |
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A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.
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Indicates prerequisites needed.
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Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.