Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Licensure with Boulder Journey School
Degree Earned: MA License Includes a one-year paid teaching residency, a Colorado teaching license, large center director qualifications, and a trip to study in Reggio Emilia, Italy, all at a reduced tuition rate through a partnership between CU Denver and the Boulder Journey School. There is also a pathway for those already in a Colorado ECE position.Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education Specialist (License)
Degree Earned: MA License Prepares individuals who wish to support early childhood special education teachers or teach young children (infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary) with developmental disabilities, while partnering with their families and communities. This program is offered in on-campus, hybrid, or fully online formats.Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Degree Earned: MA Prepares educators to work in inclusive and diverse early learning environments with young children (infancy through age eight). Graduates gain practices that embrace the whole child in culturally and linguistically diverse public school or community-based early childhood education settings, emphasizing family-centered practices. It is offered in on-campus, hybrid, or fully online formats. This MA does not lead to a license or endorsement.Bachelor of Arts in Education and Human Development, Early Childhood Education
Degree Earned: BA Obtain a bachelor's degree while completing field experiences/internships in place of employment. Graduates become professionals who create inclusive, culturally, and linguistically diverse public school or community-based early childhood education settings, emphasizing family-centered practices.ECE Educator Scholarships
ECE Educator Scholarships, administered by the Colorado Department of Higher Education in collaboration with Colorado Department of Early Childhood, are designed for early childhood education students living in Colorado who are pursuing dedicated coursework, certificates and degrees up to a master’s degree. Awards vary dependent upon credit hours of enrollment and program. All eligible students receive some funding.