Overview

Are you passionate about working with young children, infants through 8 years old, and their families and communities during this critically time in a human’s life? If so, the University of Colorado Denver’s four-year, 126-credit hour undergraduate Early Childhood Education (License) program which leads to Colorado teacher licensure might be the right program for you.

What you'll study

We prepare highly competent early childhood education professionals who are known for embracing the whole child in inclusive, culturally and linguistically diverse public school or community-based early childhood education settings. With this licensure, you will be eligible to teach in pre-K through grade three classrooms in the public schools or in infants through five year old community child care programs. Our program emphasizes family-centered practices, culturally sustaining teaching and is inspired by the potential of all children and families.

Choose CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development

The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver attracts students who are passionate about careers in teaching. We match their passion with an education that is rooted in diversity, technology, proven approaches and real-world practice. That’s why our graduates are prepared to make immediate and life-long impacts on people, communities and the world.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Dual Language Learners Learning and Development

Working with Families, Professionals, and Communities

Equality, Rights & Education

Social Foundations and Cultural Diversity in Urban Education

Child Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Education Teaching Early Childhood Education View 645 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Online Application

Pay a non-refundable $75 application fee by credit card

You are required to submit complete transcripts from ALL secondary/high schools you have attended – even if you did not graduate from the school.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

37611 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1194 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

35815 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1137 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

15592 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 495 USD per credit during 48 months.

Out of state, online only: $594 per credit

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Early Childhood Education (License).

Available Scholarships

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