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USA, Colorado
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1912
Total Students: 15,000 +
Main Campus Address
1201 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80204, United States
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.
If you have a passion for working with young children, families and communities during the critically important stage of early childhood, University of Colorado Denver’s on-campus, hybrid or fully online Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education is the perfect program for you! This program emphasizes inclusive, family-centered practices, culturally sustaining teaching and a curriculum that is inspired by the potential of all children and families. We prepare highly competent professionals who are leaders and advocates known for embracing the whole child in inclusive, culturally and linguistically diverse settings.
Our highly ranked and flexible ECE programs of study feature personalized support that will reach you wherever you are – throughout Colorado or around the world. Our master’s students are interested in teaching and leading in public schools, full-day early childhood programs, publicly funded and private preschools, kindergartens, early intervention and family support programs.
Master's Degree
105 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2025 | Closed | |
jun 2025 | Open | |
aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.
International Undergraduate Scholarships
The University of Colorado Denver offers a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduate students. We are committed to supporting your long-term academic and personal success at CU Denver, including your financial well-being.
International Admissions offers automatic merit-based scholarships and additional funding through donor awards and need-based grants. Additionally, students can apply for program-specific and external scholarships. Scholarships can be combined with employment opportunities and other financial resources to contribute to your cost of attendance.
Scholarship | Application Requirement | Award Amount or Range | Criteria |
Automatic Merit Scholarship | No | $5,000 - 10,000 per academic year |
GPA |
Additional Merit Scholarship | Yes | Up to $8,000 per academic year |
GPA and scholarship application |
ESL Academy Graduate Scholarship | No | $1,000 - $5,000 per academic year |
Completion of 1 to 5 levels of the ESL Academy before Admission |
Program-Specific Scholarships | Yes | $500 - $2,500 | Varies |
External Scholarships | Yes | Varies | Varies |
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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