Early Childhood Education

Program Location

Greeley Campus - Ed Beaty Hall, Room 145

Program Leadership and Contacts

Program Chair and Full-Time Faculty Advisor
Laura Killen-Wing
Email: laura.killenwing@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6298 | Ed Beaty Hall, Room 145E

Full-Time Faculty Advisor
Christine Wiedeman
Email: christine.wiedeman@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 339-6408 | Ed Beaty Hall, Room 145D

Academic Advisor
Azanet Rodriguez
Email: azanet.rodriguez@aims.edu | Phone: (970) 378-3503

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for careers across a broad spectrum of environments, including private and public preschools, Head Start programs, inclusive child development centers, and family childcare homes. Students gain the foundational skills necessary for roles in before- and after-school programs and other settings that serve young children. In addition to completing required coursework, students must typically document specific hours of work experience to meet state qualification and credentialing requirements for lead teacher and director positions. The Colorado Department of Early Childhood determines the qualifications for childcare positions.