Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts - Early Childhood Education degree is designed for students who intend to continue their education and obtain a baccalaureate degree. The program is the appropriate choice for students, who will take upper division coursework in the arts, humanities, or social and behavioral sciences. The degree program includes the Colorado Statewide General Education Core and meets the lower division general education requirements at most public institutions in Colorado.

The Early Childhood Education Program provides students with a foundation for working with children from birth to age eight in a variety of settings. The university faculty offer one-on-one guidance for course selection, field placements, students teaching and employment.