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Community College of Denver

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The Community College of Denver sits right in the heart of downtown Denver, with a bustling student population of 10,000. It shares the Auraria Campus with two prominent universities, granting students access to a wide range of resources and campus activities typically associated with four-year institutions. The college prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive community and remains dedicated to facilitating students' transition to higher education upon graduation. A remarkable 56 percent of the student population consists of first-gen students, reflecting the college's commitment to providing affordable and quality education for all. Notably, the Community College of Denver holds federal recognition as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with approximately one-third of its students identifying as Hispanic. To ensure their success, the college offers classes tailored for non-English speaking students.

Whether you want the flexibility of online classes, prefer face-to-face interaction, want to spice up your evenings with classes, or a hybrid of everything, the Community College of Denver’s got your back.

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Associate Degree

Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science Degree

24 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
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The Early Childhood Education program at the Community College of Denver prepares a diverse group of students for a career in teacher education. They integrate the latest research, theory, and hands-on experience to ensure you are well-equipped for success. The program values equality, opportunity, and building collaborative community relationships to benefit young children and families.

CCD offers an Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Arts in early childhood education, along with three certificate programs. Graduates can continue their education to earn bachelor's degrees and teacher certification or work as teacher assistants in schools or childcare centers.

The program meets the academic requirements set by the Colorado Department of Human Services for personnel involved in the care and education of children aged from birth to 8 years old. Successful completion of the degree requirements also fulfills the criteria for the early childhood teacher, level I and level II certificates, as well as the early childhood education director certificate.

Additionally, the Colorado Department of Human Services mandates 24 months (3,640 hours) of work experience as part of the requirements.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

$4,692
In State Tuition
$19,254
Out of State Tuition
$0
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Students at Community College of Denver have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Community College of Denver to see if you can, too!

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

CCD offers dozens of scholarships for students of different interests and backgrounds. Find out more.

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.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Program Overview

First Semester
The first semester of this program consists of three Early Childhood Education courses, an English Composition course, and a Math course (total 15 credit hours).

Second Semester
The second semester consists of a communications course, three Early Childhood Education courses, and a Psychology or Sociology course (15 credit hours).

Third Semester
In the third semester, students take four required ECE courses (including a 1-credit hour Assessment Process in ECE course and a 1-credit hour Child Growth/Development Laboratory), an ECE elective, and an arts elective (14 credit hours).

Fourth Semester
In the final semester of the AAS degree, students take 6 required ECE courses, including a 3-hour practicum, 2 administration courses, and a 1-hour course on Observing and Utilizing Young Children's Assessment Instruments (16 hours).

Early Childhood Certificates: Community College of Denver

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

Early Childhood Teacher, Level I: All early childhood teacher, level I - ECE certificate credits apply toward the requirements of the A.A.S. degree and certificates in early childhood education.

Early Childhood Teacher, Level II: All early childhood teacher, level II - ECE certificate credits apply toward the requirements of the A.A.S. degree in early childhood education. The early childhood teacher, level II - ECE certificate credits are fully transferable to the early childhood education director certificate if the program requirements are carefully selected with the assistance of your academic advisor.

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Program Overview

Early Childhood Certificates: Community College of Denver

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

Early Childhood Teacher, Level I: All early childhood teacher, level I - ECE certificate credits apply toward the requirements of the A.A.S. degree and certificates in early childhood education.