Community College of Aurora

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Community College of Aurora is small enough to get to know you, and big enough to offer numerous courses of study that will meet your educational goals. Their exceptional faculty and staff, convenient class times and locations, friendly support services, and diverse student body will help shape your future in a fast-changing world. They offer tuition and fees that are about half of what students pay at a public or private university!

The Community College of Aurora was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in 2016. To receive this designation, institutions must have an undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent student enrollment of 25 percent or more. At CCA, more than 30 percent of the student population identifies as Latinx, and about 1 in 16 students who graduate are Latinx students. CCA works diligently to offer academic services, financial aid, and co-curricular events to their Latinx and other minoritized students.

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Community College of Aurora

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Associate Degree

Associate of Arts (AA), Early Childhood Education

24 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
Program Format

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Program Info

Associate of Arts (AA), Early Childhood Education, generally spans Pre-K through grade 3, permits students to complete general education requirements and specific early childhood coursework to transfer 60 credit hours to a four-year institution to complete coursework for an Early Childhood Licensure. CCA's ECE program prepares you for a career in teaching children (birth to age 5).

The program can also prepare you to become an Early Childhood Teacher or director in the field of Early Childhood Education. Classes emphasize child development skills in the areas of language, social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Classes also focus on cultural diversity among children. Students will become familiar with theories concerning child development and ECE, and will participate in many group discussions and hands-on activities that they can apply in the preschool classroom. Students will learn from qualified faculty members who believe in the success of each ECE student.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

$15,680
Out of State Tuition

Ways to Lower Your Costs

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

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

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.

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Students who are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours are eligible for work study . The monetary amount offered is determined by your financial aid and various budget items.

CCA participates in two work-study programs with award amounts based on your documented need. These programs provide part-time employment for eligible students to earn money to fund their education. To be considered for work-study awards, you'll need to indicate an interest in work-study employment on the FAFSA. Work-study positions are located on both the CCA CentreTech and Lowry campuses.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Program Overview

Two-year program
Although course timing and sequence can vary, this program consists of 33 credits of general education requirements, 18 credits of early childhood education requirements, and 9 credits of electives.

Early Childhood Certificates: Community College of Aurora

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

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

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

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