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As the largest community college in Colorado, Front Range Community College is proud of its mission to enrich lives through learning. FRCC's vision is that all students will accomplish their educational and career goals. FRCC strives to be recognized for its singular focus on student success, its exceptional teaching, its strong commitment to diverse learners and communities, and its effective business and community partnerships.

FRCC serves more than 28,000 students from four campus locations in Brighton, Ft. Collins, Longmont & Westminster, and online. FRCC offers several degree programs and classes that are set to transfer seamlessly to any 4-year college in Colorado. Students appreciate FRCC's offerings and options, with a 95% student satisfaction rate! 60% of FRCC students who transfer earn their bachelor's degrees and FRCC is the top transfer institution for CU, CSU, and Metro.

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  • Westminster

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Programs

Community College Pathways

Early Childhood Teacher Education, Associate of Applied Science

  • 24 months

    Program Duration

  • Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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Program

Program Info

FRCC's Early Childhood Education programs are perfect for you if you're interested in working with young children. FRCC offers engaging coursework and a strong community committed to learning. You can gain hands-on experience in ECE classrooms through several courses. The ECE department also works to lower student costs by embedding Open Educational Resources (ORE) in certain courses and not requiring a textbook purchase.

Students who complete a two-year AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education graduate ready to enter the workforce. In this program, you will explore all facets of early childhood education techniques and strategies, child care, growth and development. This AAS degree provides training for a career in the care and education of young children from birth through age eight. Courses in theory and internship are combined to provide a comprehensive base of growth and development. Early intervention, high-risk, gifted, and developmentally delayed issues are included. As part of this degree, you will earn three certificates - Early Childhood Assistant Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, and Early Childhood Director. The program meets or exceeds all Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Office of Early Childhood Education licensing requirements.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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

  • $7,812

    In State Tuition

  • $19,254

    Out of State Tuition

  • $0

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

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

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

FRCC has been awarded funding from the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) to support students in the ECE field. Funding is available for the 2022-2023 Academic Year and will be used for tuition reimbursement and/or individual stipends for students. View eligibility requirements.

If you live in Larimer County and enroll in these certificates, you may be eligible for scholarship funding to help pay for tuition, fees and other expenses from the Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development (LCEWD) department.

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 for Colorado residents attending Colorado public institutions. 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. 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 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.

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