Red Rocks Community College is proud to have transfer agreements with some of the best colleges and universities in the state of Colorado. At RRCC, we have qualified and accessible faculty with real-world experience, whose primary responsibility is teaching. Our faculty care about our students' success, and with an average class sizes of less than 20 students, you will never be lost in a crowd at RRCC! We offer many scheduling options to fit your busy life so you can complete courses on a more flexible time frame.
Our department helps students turn their passion for working with children into a meaningful career. Through hands-on coursework, real-world classroom experience, and personalized support, students build the skills and confidence to create meaningful learning experiences and make a lasting impact in schools and communities.
Learning By Doing
ECE/Education courses use authentic projects, practicum experiences, and professional portfolio artifacts that connect coursework to classroom practice.
Credit for Prior Learning
Students with a current Child Development Associate credential may be eligible to receive up to 12 college credits. We also are willing to PLA certain PDIS trainings.
Work in Early Childhood? Your Tuition May be Covered.
Tuition assistance is available for eligible students enrolled in Early Childhood Education pathways at Red Rocks Community College. Funding is available through Fall 2026.
Eligible students must:
- Be eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF)
- Be enrolled in an RRCC Early Childhood Education program or pathway
Scholarship funds may support coursework including:
Foundational ECE Courses
- ECE 1011: Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- ECE 1031: Guidance Strategies for Young Children
- ECE 1045: Early Childhood Techniques (Practicum)
Leadership and Mentorship Pathways
- EDU 2251: Introduction to Relationship-Based Mentoring
- EDU 2255: Introduction to Relationship-Based Mentoring Teaching
Additional Opportunities
- Spanish CDA Pathway
- Credit for Prior Learning
Benefits
- Reduce or eliminate tuition costs
- Earn college credentials while continuing to work
- Advance your career in early childhood education
Coming Soon
Bachelor of Applied Science in Teacher Education
Continue your education through an innovative bachelor's pathway designed to strengthen Colorado's educator workforce.
Apprenticeships: Earn While You Learn
Red Rocks Community College is developing educator apprenticeships that combine paid work experience with high-quality teacher preparation.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Dr. Sierra Dinges.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.