With its long history of teacher education, the University of Northern Colorado is highly regarded for its teaching philosophy and outstanding graduates. When you choose UNC s Early Childhood Teacher Education program, you are choosing a program that offers small class sizes, passionate faculty and hours of field and classroom experience. The Early Childhood Teacher Education Program also offers a minor in early childhood for students outside the College of Education (such as pediatricians, nurses and speech pathologists) who seek a career working with children and families.