Online Undergraduate Education Degrees

Become an educator with purpose.

Through CCU Online, Colorado Christian University offers fully online undergraduate educator preparation programs in both non-licensure and licensure pathways. These programs, authorized by the Colorado Department of Education, are specifically designed to meet the unique needs of working adults.

Online undergraduate educator programs include bachelor's degrees in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education.

Impact a new generation of early childhood learners.

CCU's Early Childhood Education bachelor's degree equips you to teach pre-Kindergarten through third grade in public, international, private, or public charter schools.

• Develop competencies necessary to be an effective early childhood teacher.
• Address the diverse needs of today's learners through servant leadership in classrooms and society.
• Small class sizes provide direct access to instructors who are professionals in the field.
• Take courses one at a time in five-week blocks.

Become a transformational elementary teacher.

CCU's Elementary Education bachelor's degree equips you to teach kindergarten through sixth grade in public, international, private, and public charter schools.

• Study in a Christ-centered community of learners.
• Study learning theory, child development, classroom management, and educational psychology.
• Participate in field-based learning experiences that put you in the classroom.
• Gain skills to work with English language learners, young children with disabilities, and elementary students with unique learning needs.

Help students with special learning needs advance.

CCU's Special Education K-12 Generalist degree equips future teachers for the critical role of providing instruction and support for students with special learning needs across multiple tiers of instruction.

• Develop critical thinking skills to discern emerging issues in the field of Special Education.
• Qualify to teach K-12 special education in public, international, private, and public charter schools.
• Gain skills in curriculum development, learning assessment, psychological foundations, teaching methods, and critical thinking.
• TEACH Grants may be available in high-need fields to reduce tuition costs.

Why CCU?

Integration of Faith and Learning

All courses are taught with a Christian worldview. This means you will be equipped for success to make a positive impact in the world.

Flexible Online Format

CCU’s unique online and course schedule format make it possible for you to juggle life, work, and family all while earning your degree.

Affordable

With competitive tuition rates, scholarships, and discount opportunities, it’s possible to earn your degree without breaking the bank.

Student Success

CCU sets you up for success with a dedicated support staff who is invested in making sure that you are successful from the first class, to graduation, and beyond.

Military Focused

Dedicated to serving our active and veteran military, CCU has a specific enrollment team with expertise in advising those who are military-affiliated. Whether you're a veteran, active duty, or spouse of either, our enrollment team will ensure you maximize your benefits as you achieve your academic goals.

State Exclusions for Online Students

Colorado Christian University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to be in compliance with state laws regarding where we can offer distance and/or online education. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University offers courses to online students in all states with some exceptions for specific academic programs.