Colorado Northwestern Community College

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Colorado Northwestern Community College is a small public college located in the rural communities of Rangely and Craig along Colorado’s western slope. We strive to enhance people’s lives by providing an accessible, affordable, quality education. With NJCAA athletics, residence halls, and an active student life, Colorado Northwestern provides the full college experience while utilizing our natural environment to provide you the practical skills you will need in your chosen career.

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Colorado Northwestern Community College

Programs

Associate Degree

Early Childhood Teacher Education Transfer Major, Associate of Arts

24 months
Program Duration
Online
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Program Info

Programs at Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) ensure that working professionals are able to achieve their goals. This program is tailored to ensure that you, a full-time employee are able to participate and be successful, on your own schedule! Early Childhood Educators impact children’s success in school and home by supporting children’s development of social, emotional, cognitive, language, and creative skills in a developmentally appropriate curriculum. That's why the Early Childhood Education program at CNCC is staffed by professionals who not only have impressive credentials, but extensive experience in the field. CNCC's unique online approach to teaching Early Childhood basics is ideal for adults who are not only committed to learning, but to taking care of kids themselves. The Virtual Classroom allows flexibility in your schedule without losing out on the vitality of a live lecture and regular interaction with the instructor.

When you enroll as a member of an Early Childhood "Cohort," you're part of a community that interacts with your classmates and with your instructor for the entire length of the program. The program includes a substantial amount of clinical work with kids as well. All courses are accessed from any location and any PC.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

$4,692
In State Tuition
$7,823
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Colorado Northwestern Community College have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Colorado Northwestern Community College to see if you can, too!

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Students enrolled in Colorado Shines Professional Development Information System (PDIS) can qualify for grants from CNCC.

The T.E.A.C.H Scholarship is available for Early Childhood professionals working in licensed settings and pursuing higher education. This scholarship covers up to 90% of tuition, along with a supplies allowance, paid study time, and bonus incentives for completing classes successfully.

The College Opportunity Fund (COF) is used by the state of Colorado to pay a portion of the total cost of undergraduate degrees if you are a Colorado resident attending a Colorado public institution. For the 2022-2023 school year, the COF stipend is $104 per credit hour. COF is not considered financial aid. Students eligible for in-state tuition can receive the stipend every term that they take eligible undergraduate courses, and have not met the 145 credit hour life time limit.

Colorado Merit Aid
The state of Colorado allocates funding for students who have achieved high academic success. You must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours and be a Colorado resident. Please check with the Financial Aid Office on current requirements.

Colorado Student Grant (CSG)
The Colorado Student Grant program is designed to assist students with financial need with their educational expenses. You must be a resident of the State of Colorado and must demonstrate documented financial need. The maximum award for the 2022-2023 academic year is $3,500 for full-time students. You must be making satisfactory academic progress. Funds are awarded to early applicants who meet the financial aid deadline of May 1st. All other applicants are awarded until the funding is exhausted.

Student Loans, Payroll Deduction

Northwestern Community College accepts both federal and private loans for students in need of extra financial aid.

$2,500

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

At Colorado Northwestern Community College, approximately 85 students are awarded each year on the basis of need. Approximately 40 students are awarded on a basis other than need. The average award is $2,500 per academic year.

Your chances of receiving a work-study award are greatest if you complete the financial aid process prior to June 1. Colorado Northwestern Community College has work-study position in a number of areas, including but not limited to administrative office, student service offices, athletic departments, academic program areas, and student activity areas. Work-study employees average from 10 to 12 hours per week, and are paid $12.00 per hour.

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Program Overview

This program requires 60 credit hours to successfully graduate. The program curriculum is based on Colorado Department of Human Services/Division of Child Care requirements and course instructors are regional and are all experts in Early Childhood Education! Class sessions include lectures, demonstrations, group activities, observations of preschool programs, and discussions.

Program requirements include:

33 general education credit hours
9 elective credit hours
18 specialized degree specific credit hours

The specialized degree courses include:

Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Introduction to Early Childhood Lab Techniques
Guidance Strategies for Children
Curriculum Development: Methods & Techniques
Child Development
Exceptional Child

Early Childhood Certificates: Colorado Northwestern Community College

Early Childhood Teacher Certificate: Leads daily learning, development, play, and care for children

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher/Entry Certificate: Assists a lead teacher to implement daily learning and care activities.

Early Childhood Director Certificate: Runs daily operations and programming for a preschool or early childhood program, including staff supervision, enrollment, curriculum development, and more.

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