Colorado College is an independent liberal arts college, occupying a 90-acre campus in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Established in 1874 as a coeducational institution, the College grants the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree and the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree.

One distinguishing feature of Colorado College is the Block Plan, a system implemented in 1970, which divides the academic year into eight three-and-one-half week segments or “blocks.” Each block is the equivalent of four semester hours in a traditional system. Students enroll in one block at a time, allowing them to give their full attention to each course. Class
attendance is expected, and there is a limit of 25 students per class. The block system facilitates the integration of theory and practice with concurrent curriculum study and field experience throughout the teacher education program.

Most undergraduate students who represent all 50 states are of traditional college age and live on campus. Seventy-five percent come from outside of Colorado. The middle 50% of their A.C.T. composite score is 25-30; the middle 50% of their S.A.T. composite score is 1200-1350.

M.A.T. students are selected from Colorado College graduates and from those of higher education institutions throughout the nation. In 2003-04, M.A.T. students composed the majority of students enrolled in teacher education at Colorado College.

Colorado Springs has a population of 370,000 people and rests in southern Colorado at the base of Pike's Peak (14,115 ft). The city averages 250 days of sunshine per year with an annual precipitation around 15 inches. Average snowfall accumulates 5 to 9 inches per month during November to April. Closely associated

with Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, the city has a strong military presence. Residents in the city enjoy many park and trails for recreation. With the Rocky Mountians demarcating the western boarder of the city, many enjoy the winter and spring activities associated with them. Colorado lies an hour south of Denver and within 2 hours of major Ski Resourts.

Colorado College maintains professional development partnerships with area school districts to provide experiences, field placements, and interaction with educators and schools of varied socioeconomic, philosophical, and programmatic descriptors. These relationships offer a foundation of exemplary practices and guidance that enable Colorado College to prepare future teachers who are committed to quality education for all children in our complex and quickly changing society.

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