Duration:
  • 12 Months, August to August 
Tuition:
*Tuition estimates are for the 2021-2022 school year only. 

  • $12,000 Tuition  - paid to Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program
  • $10,000 Tuition plus fees - paid to the University of Colorado Denver (These rates vary based on number of courses completed online, and are subject to change by the University of Colorado Denver)
Approximate tuition total: $22,000
Paid Practicum: Graduate Students are guaranteed to earn a minimum income of $12,320 (before taxes) through the paid practicum.
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Additional Expenses: 
  • $190 – $210 Application Fees
  • $300 Program Fee
  • Books (costs vary)
Financial Aid:
  • Eligible for Financial Aid through CU Denver to cover tuition and living expenses (up to $27,600), with the possibility to request additional funds based on needs and eligibility.
  • Granted immediate In-State Tuition
More Details:  Our program weaves together several components over the course of 12 months.
 Courses
  • Courses total 36 credits.
  • Courses are either in-person, online, or a combination of both.​
  • Courses subject to change.
Required courses: 
Fall
ECED 6300: Contextual Curriculum 1 
LDFS 6400: Observation, Documentation and Assessment 
ECED 6320: A Colorado Interpretation of the Reggio Approach
LDFS 6910: Practicum Reflections on Learning

Spring
ECED 6310: Contextual Curriculum 2 
RSEM 6500: Teacher as Researcher 
LDFS 6410: Social Foundations for Family and Community
ECED 6330: Supportive Social Learning 

Maymester
ECED 6340: Messing About with STEM

Summer
ECED 6350: Literacy and The Hundred Languages of Children
ECED 6360: Children and Teachers as Change Agents
​LDFS 6420: The Environment as the Third Teacher

Additional Teacher Education Program Components
Participate in a variety of professional development opportunities. For example, a field trip relevant to a course, an in-service or workshop focusing on a progressive topic in education, a professional resource night, conference, etc.
Reggio Emilia Study Group
The Reggio Emilia Study Group, offered in collaboration with Reggio Children and Angela Ferrario, U.S. Liaison for Study Groups to Reggio Emilia, is an international conference that consists of presentations, school tours and networking opportunities. Study Group expenses (flights, hotel, shuttle between the airport and hotel in Italy, and a food stipend) are included in tuition for the Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program.
Practicum
Participate in a paid, mentored practicum at one of the various practicum sites. 
  • Minimum of 1000 hours from mid-August to mid-August
  • Attend all school events as scheduled by each practicum site
  • Attend meetings with mentors
Colorado Teaching License - Early Childhood Education (0-8)
At the end of the year, upon completion of all program requirements, all are eligible to apply for a Colorado Initial Teaching License.

​*Those who do not already hold a Colorado teaching license must apply for an Alternative Teaching License prior to the start of this program. If you hold an out-of-state license, please contact jody.ogrodnick@boulderjourneyschool.com. 
Culminating Assessment
The Culminating Assessment takes place during the last month of the program and is pass/fail.  It is a one-night event that includes written and oral components.

A Year at a Glance
Click here to view a sample program timeline. 

Contact jody.ogrodnick@boulderjourneyschool.com or 303-443-8909 with questions or to schedule an informational meeting/interview.
Boulder Journey School Educators Site