Early Childhood Education Courses

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Western’s Early Childhood Education courses are created to provide educators, caregivers, and individuals interested in working with young children with the essential knowledge and skills to positively influence their development and well-being.

Our course options change each semester and can be taken as individual courses or as part of the Early Childhood Professional Certificate.

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Choose Teacher Institute/Early Childhood Education and the program of study.

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Gunnison, CO 81231

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Early Childhood Education Courses

Advance your impact in early childhood education.

Fall 2026 Offerings

CLI EDUC 101 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education

CLI EDUC 111 - Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice

Spring 2026 Offerings

CLI EDUC 103 – Positive Guidance and Social Emotional Support

CLI EDUC 268 – Curriculum Methods and Techniques in Early Childhood Education

Summer 2026 Offerings

CLI EDUC 101 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education

CLI EDUC 111 – Infant and Toddler Theory and Practice

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