Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) Credit Program
How To Obtain UCCS Credit For Your FTE Course
- Make sure you have registered with FTE for your desired course(s).
- Find your course in the listings below and click on the course title.
- In the information window that opens to the right, click on the button to download the course registration packet. This document will provide you with step-by-step instructions for applying to the Extended Studies Program and accessing your myUCCS student portal account, where you will register and pay for your course credit.
- At the conclusion of your course or whenever you wish, request your official UCCS transcript. Go to the Transcript Request Page for instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Economics For Leaders (EFL)
- Course dates: All in-person and virtual meetings for Summer 2025
- 3 undergraduate credit hours
- Tuition: $360
- Class# 21354
- Deadline to register for credit: July 26, 2025
Economics For Teachers (EFT)
- Course dates: All in-person meetings for Summer 2025
- 3 graduate credit hours
- Tuition: $360
- Class# 21357
- Deadline to register for credit: July 26, 2025
Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy (EGE)
- Course dates: June 16-22, 2025
- 3 undergraduate credit hours
- Tuition: $360
- Class# 21355
- Deadline to register for credit: June 27, 2025
Economic Forces in American History (EFIAH)
- Course dates: June 30-July 5, 2025
- 2 graduate credit hours
- Tuition: $240
- Class# 21358
- Deadline to register for credit: July 11, 2025
Making Sense of the Federal Budget, Debt and Deficits (FBDD)
- Course date: July 21, 2025
- 1 graduate credit hour
- Tuition: $120
- Class# 12942
- Deadline to register for credit: July 30, 2025
Entrepreneurship: Economics of Innovation
- Course dates: July 25-27, 2025
- 2 undergraduate credit hours
- Tuition: $240
- Class# 21771
- Deadline to register for credit: August 1, 2025
Environment and the Economy (E&E)
- Course dates: July 28-August 3, 2025
- 3 undergraduate credit hours
- Tuition: $360
- Class# 21356
- Deadline to register for credit: August 1, 2025
Environment and the Economy (E&E)
- Course dates: August 3-6, 2025
- May be taken for either 2 or 3 graduate credit hours
- Tuition: $240 (2 credit hrs) or $360 (3 credit hrs)
- Class# 40047 (2 credit hrs) or 13290 (3 credit hrs)
- Deadline to register for credit: August 22, 2025 (Note: this course is listed in the Fall 2025 semester at UCCS)
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The College of Letters, Arts & Sciences (LAS) at UCCS is home to studies in the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. Featuring 21 academic departments and programs, a multitude of centers, and student-centered programs such as Peak Learning Experiences and Peak Ambassadors, LAS has something for everyone at UCCS!
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Access the full menu of student resources at the Extended Studies Academic Outreach web site, including all instructional screens related to applying to the Extended Studies Program at UCCS, claiming your myUCCS student portal account, registering and paying for your course, and many more!
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