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Colorado Christian University

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CCU’s education licensure and degree programs provide a unique combination of theory and practice to help you develop the skills you need to be an effective teacher and make a meaningful impact on the next generation of learners. The University offers both licensure and non-licensure undergraduate programs in early childhood, elementary, and special education. Students can also earn graduate degrees in special education and curriculum and instruction. All courses are offered 100% online and incorporate a Christ-centered worldview—a cornerstone of the University for more than a century. The flexible format makes it possible for you to take one class at time and still have time for work, family, and life's adventures. The University also offers generous transfer credit options and opportunities to earn credit for prior life experiences. CCU supports active military, veterans, and spouses by offering tuition discounts, on-base class options, and a dedicated military support team.

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Amy Starnes

At Colorado Christian University, I earned my bachelor’s degree in elementary education. As a pastor’s wife, mother and employee, attending classes on a traditional campus seemed impossible. CCU offered classes from a Christian perspective, and the online format let me accomplish a lifelong goal.

Amy Starnes

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Programs

Master’s & licensure

Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction

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  • 20 months

    Program Duration

  • Online

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Program Info

The Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI) at Colorado Christian University provides you with the tools to enhance your educational career in teaching, training, and curriculum development. The emphasis in Alternative Licensing is designed to provide candidates a pathway to their initial Colorado teaching license in one academic year (15 credit hours). Semester one emphasizes instructional management, classroom management and lesson planning. Course work includes, Classroom and Instructional Management and Teaching Reading K-12. (Each of these courses are in a five-week format.) Internship for Teaching I is included as a full semester course, meeting every other week for 15 weeks. Semester two emphasizes data informed teaching, and best practices in teaching and learning. Course work includes Advanced Special Need Strategies (5 weeks) and Internship for Teaching II (15 weeks). This emphasis is available only to students who teach in Colorado pre-school, elementary or secondary schools.

Students wishing to complete their MACI degree will take one 3 credit elective, and 18 core credit requirements. A total of 36 credit hours are required for the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction degree.

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Ways to Lower Your Costs

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

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Tuition

Colorado Christian University’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies offers the same tuition rate for students in state and out of state. Tuition rates vary by program and academic degree level.

$50

Application Fee Waiver

TEACH Colorado subscribers can use promo code "SUCCESS" to waive the $50 application fee.

10%

Tuition Discount

TEACH Colorado subscribers can take advantage of 10% off tuition toward a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction. To learn more, visit the TEACH Colorado Tuition Discount page. 

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