Any student not completing CCD s capstone course must successfully complete the exit competency test with a score of 80 percent or better prior to approval of graduation. Students may take ECP 101 and 102 without enrolling in the Teacher Education program. Students must apply to the Teacher Education program with an Early Childhood major for subsequent course work. This program prepares graduates for group leader positions in early childhood care and education settings. It prepares students to perform group leader duties for infants, toddlers and pre-school children.
Graduates are prepared to enter positions as a childcare group leaders and childcare workers.
The next program level in this career ladder is available on the CCD Auraria Campus. This is the Early Childhood Education Director certificate program. All credits from the QuickTrain Early Childhood Education Group Leader program are accepted into this certificate program. See a faculty advisor at Auraria to develop an approved program plan for completion of this certificate. This program prepares graduates for group leader positions in early childhood care and education settings.