Community College of Denver Teacher Preparation Program

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Community College of Denver

About

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.

College or University
Denver

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Community College Pathways

Bridge to Bachelor's

From 24 to 24 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program

Program Info

The Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program guarantees new, first-time students who complete an Associate’s Degree at a Colorado Community College System college will be admitted to a participating four-year university. Participating students receive personalized advising and guidance for a no-hassle transfer process and scholarship opportunities to make degrees from a four-year institution more attainable and affordable. Students can attend one of the 13 CCCS colleges and then transfer to one of 13 Colorado four-year universities. Participating students also have the option to attend one of two Historically Black Colleges or Universities: Saint Augustine’s University or Texas Southern University.

When choosing a program, think about what you want to study as a future teacher. Community College of Denver offers an Associate of Arts in Elementary Education, but you can also you can use any AA or AAS degree to transfer to a four-year institution and major in or get licensed in education!

To participate as a new, first-time student at any CCCS college, note you want to participate in the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program when filling out your CCCS college application. Then, check with your community college advisor to make sure your intended degree and program are eligible. If you’re already in your first semester in CCCS, you can still apply by contacting your community college advisor and expressing interest in signing up for the Bridge to Bachelor’s Degree program.

To be eligible to transfer, a first-time CCCS student must:
• Opt-in the program at the start of an Associate degree program at a CCCS College, or within their first semester
• Maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA
• Complete any Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) Degree

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Rolling Deadline
Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

$4,692
In State Tuition
$19,254
Out of State Tuition

Ways to Lower Your Costs

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 at https://www.ccd.edu/employees/departments/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships/ccd-scholarships.

The College Opportunity Fund (COF)
The College Opportunity Fund is a state stipend toward undergraduate degrees for Colorado residents attending Colorado public institutions. For the 2022-2023 school year, the Colorado Opportunity Fund 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. Students 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 needy students with educational expenses. Students must be residents of the State of Colorado and must demonstrate documented financial need. The maximum award for the 2022-2023 academic year is $3,500 to full-time students. Students 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.

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