Early Childhood Education Minor (Non-Licensure)

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Department of Special Education, Early Childhood and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education

About the Program

The Early Childhood Education Minor is designed for individuals interested in developing a foundational knowledge of the care and education of young children. Candidates should understand that this 18-semester-hour program of study fulfills MSU Denver’s requirements for a minor, but it does not lead to licensure in early childhood education.

Program Requirements

This minor is a total of 18 credits.
A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the minor.

Required Courses: 6 credits

The following courses are required for the Early Childhood Education Minor:

ECE 2100 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 2970 - Supporting Social Emotional Competence Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 12 credits

Twelve additional credits are required for the Early Childhood Education minor, 3 of which must be upper-division. Students should consult with an ECE advisor to ensure coursework is aligned with individual educational goals.

Summary of Requirements

Required Courses	6 credits
Elective Courses	12 credits
Total for the Early Childhood Education Minor (Non-Licensure)	18 credits