The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure degree is designed for adult students nationwide and abroad (see exclusions below) who wish to become early childhood educators and obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree without licensure. Graduates are prepared to teach in a pre-kindergarten through third-grade setting in schools that do not require a license. These include some public charter schools, private schools, and international schools. Additionally, Head Start teachers may choose this option to obtain their degree as well as directors of preschools or early childhood centers. Student teaching is not required, although teacher candidates are required to complete 160 clock hours of field experience during the first fall and spring semesters. Graduates of this program may later choose to pursue Colorado licensure through CCU’s Alternative Licensing Program or through CCU’s Master of Arts in Special Education Licensure program.