Foundation for Teaching Economics

Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) Credit Program

HOW TO OBTAIN UCCS CREDIT FOR YOUR FTE COURSE
  1. Make sure you have registered with FTE for your desired course(s).
  2. Find your course in the listings below and click on the course title.  
  3. 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.
  4. At the conclusion of your course or whenever you wish, request your official UCCS transcript. Go to the Transcript Request Page for instructions.
ECONOMICS

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Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) Credit Program

Courses Available for Registration
FALL 2023/SPRING 2024
  • Economic Forces in American History (EFIAH)
    • Course dates: November 4, 2023
    • 1 graduate credit hour
    • Tuition: $120
    • Class# 13337
    • Deadline to register for credit: November 17, 2023
  • Economic Issues For Teachers (EIFT)
    • Course dates: November 10-12, 2023
    • 2 graduate credit hours
    • Tuition: $240
    • Class# 42148
    • Deadline to register for credit: November 24, 2023
  • Fundamentals of Environmental Economics (FEE)
    • Course dates: November 11, 2023
    • 1 graduate credit hour
    • Tuition: $120
    • Class# 13338
    • Deadline to register for credit: November 24, 2023
  • Fundamentals of Environmental Economics (FEE)
    • Course dates: November 18, 2023
    • 1 graduate credit hour
    • Tuition: $120
    • Class# 13339
    • Deadline to register for credit: December 1, 2023
  • Making Sense of the Federal Budget, Debt and Deficits (FBDD)
    • Course dates: December 9, 2023
    • 1 graduate credit hour
    • Tuition: $120
    • Class# 42147
    • Deadline to register for credit: December 16, 2023
  • Economics Online for Teachers: Fundamental Principles and Markets (EOFT: Fundamentals)
    • Course dates: January 9-March 5, 2024
    • 2 graduate credit hours
    • Tuition: $240
    • Class# 40756
    • Deadline to register for credit: January 23, 2024
  • Economics of Disasters (EoDO)
    • Course dates: January 9-April 2, 2024
    • 3 graduate credit hours
    • Tuition: $360
    • Class# 17735
    • Deadline to register for credit: January 30, 2024
  • Environment and the Economy (E&E)
    • Course dates: January 12-15, 2024
    • Deadline to register for credit: January 26, 2024

    2-CREDIT-HOUR OPTION:

    • Tuition: $240
    • Class# 40769

    3-CREDIT-HOUR OPTION:

    • Tuition: $360
    • Class# 17736
  • Economic Issues For Teachers (EIFT)
    • Course dates: January 13-15, 2024
    • 2 graduate credit hours
    • Tuition: $240
    • Class# 40768
    • Deadline to register for credit: January 26, 2024
  • Economic Demise of the Soviet Union (EDSU)
    • Course date: January 27, 2024
    • 1 graduate credit hour
    • Tuition: $120
    • Class# 17737
    • Deadline to register for credit: February 9, 2024
  • Right Start in Teaching Economics (RSTE)
    • Course dates: February 17-20, 2024
    • 3 graduate credit hours
    • Tuition: $360
    • Class# 40767
    • Deadline to register for credit: March 1, 2024
  • Uncharted Waters: Economics, Water Use & the Environment
    • Course date: February 24, 2024
    • 1 graduate credit hour
    • Tuition: $120
    • Class# 17738
    • Deadline to register for credit: March 8, 2024