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Colorado Community Colleges Online

Name Colorado Community Colleges Online
Address 9101 E. Lowry Blvd.
Denver, CO 80230
Phone 303-620-4000
Website www.cccs.edu
Certifications
Certification (1) Certificate as Group Leader; and (2) Director Certificate
Accreditation Body
  North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Program
Name CCCOnline Early Childhood Education Program
Website www.ccconline.org/courses/programs/Education/ECE/
Description The Early Childhood Education Program is designed to prepare people to work with young children in a variety of settings. The Group Leader and Director Certifications are designed to meet the educational requirements established by the Colorado Department of Human Services. Group Leader in Licensed Child Care Certificate leads to eligibility for the Level 1 ECE Credential. Director Certificate leads to eligibility for Level 2 ECE Professional Credential.
Total Credits Required Group Leader Certification requires 15-16 credit hours -- 5 courses plus 9 months of verified work experience. Director Certification requires 24-25 credit hours -- 8 courses plus 2 years verified work experience in the field.
Prerequisites
Education Students without high school degree or GED may be admitted as special students and have special requirements to meet. All new students are required to take an approved math and Enlgish placement test with exceptions listed on the site. Must be a registered Colorado Community College student.
Delivery Method
OnLine Desire2Learn (D2L) platform
Specific Technology Requirements
Computer Recommended operating systems: Windows 2003, XP Service Pack 2 ; Mac OS X (up to 10.4);
Internet Access Recommended - 56K or cable modem, DSL
Software Microsoft Office, WordPerfect Suite or OpenOffice.org
Contact
Name Chris Luchs, CTE, Division Chair
Website http://www.ccconline.org/courses/programs/Education/ECE/Advisors/
Communication
Telephone-Land 720-858-2734
E-Mail Christopher.Luchs@cccs.edu Send Email
Articulation Agreements
Institution The credits you earn toward these certificates will transfer to any of the 13 Colorado Community College System schools where you can pursue a two-year associate degree. You can also use those credits toward a bachelor’s degree at any public four-year college or university in Colorado.
Notes
  Faculty are experienced professional educators and meet the requirements of the Colorado State Board of Community Colleges and the North Central Accreditation Agency.