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Program Undergraduate Graduate Minor/Certificate 3+2 Keywords Content
Early Childhood Education A
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 early childhood education, teaching, kindergarten
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The Early Childhood Education program is focused on teaching children from birth through age 8. We offer two four-year Bachelor of Science degree programs: one with Director Qualification and one with K-3 licensure.

Students will acquire a strong foundation in child development and education through engaging courses and practical field work.

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Emphasis Areas

K-3 Licensure
Director Qualification

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Education Z
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 teaching, classroom, school
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The School of Education at our institution offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs tailored to meet the needs of aspiring educators at every stage of their academic journey. Our undergraduate offerings provide students with foundational knowledge and practical experiences essential for success in the field of education. From early childhood education to middle school mathematics teaching, our programs are designed to equip students with the skills and expertise necessary to thrive in diverse educational settings. Additionally, our graduate programs offer advanced studies and specialized training for educators seeking to deepen their knowledge, advance their careers, or pursue leadership roles in education. With dedicated faculty, innovative curriculum, and a commitment to excellence, the School of Education is dedicated to empowering future generations of educators to make a positive impact in classrooms and communities worldwide.

Undergraduate Programs:

Graduate Programs:

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Differentiators

Our programs have partnerships with 17 school districts and four community colleges in southern and southeastern Colorado. The joint efforts of students, faculty, and administrators across all partners focus on improving the quality of learning in classrooms in elementary, secondary, and higher education.

Emphasis Areas

Art Education
Curriculum & Instruction
Early Childhood Education
Early Learning
English
Health & Physical Education
Instructional Technology
Linguistically Diverse Education
Music Education
Space Studies for Educators
Special Education
World Language

Curriculum / Admissions Criteria

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Liberal Studies (Elementary) A
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 education, elementary, liberal studies
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The Liberal Studies, B.S. provides a strong liberal arts education for future elementary education teachers. The coursework provides both breadth and depth in the arts and humanities, English, math, sciences, and social sciences. Required courses also provide support in each area of the Colorado Content Standards.

Students are required to select an emphasis area for an additional 15 hours of study. 

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Emphasis Areas

Art
English
Health
Language and Linguistics
Math
Modern Foreign Languages
Music
Science
Social Studies

Curriculum / Admissions Criteria

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Middle School Math A
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 early childhood education, teaching, middle school
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The Middle School Math, B.S. will prepare students to teach middle school mathematics. This program can lead to a teacher license in Middle School Mathematics through the Colorado Department of Education.

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Reading Z
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 reading, education
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The Reading Minor is for elementary, secondary, or K-12 teacher certification candidates who wish to have a recognized area of strength in the teaching of reading and other language arts.

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Program Undergraduate Graduate Minor/Certificate 3+2 Keywords Content
Education Z
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 teaching, classroom, school
Major
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Masters
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Minor
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3+2
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The School of Education at our institution offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs tailored to meet the needs of aspiring educators at every stage of their academic journey. Our undergraduate offerings provide students with foundational knowledge and practical experiences essential for success in the field of education. From early childhood education to middle school mathematics teaching, our programs are designed to equip students with the skills and expertise necessary to thrive in diverse educational settings. Additionally, our graduate programs offer advanced studies and specialized training for educators seeking to deepen their knowledge, advance their careers, or pursue leadership roles in education. With dedicated faculty, innovative curriculum, and a commitment to excellence, the School of Education is dedicated to empowering future generations of educators to make a positive impact in classrooms and communities worldwide.

Undergraduate Programs:

Graduate Programs:

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Differentiators

Our programs have partnerships with 17 school districts and four community colleges in southern and southeastern Colorado. The joint efforts of students, faculty, and administrators across all partners focus on improving the quality of learning in classrooms in elementary, secondary, and higher education.

Emphasis Areas

Art Education
Curriculum & Instruction
Early Childhood Education
Early Learning
English
Health & Physical Education
Instructional Technology
Linguistically Diverse Education
Music Education
Space Studies for Educators
Special Education
World Language

Curriculum / Admissions Criteria

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Doctor of Educational Leadership Z
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 early childhood education, teaching, kindergarten
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The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program is designed to provide a practice-based doctoral degree for educational leaders who wish to advance their knowledge and skills to address the critical issues and challenges that exist in the field of education.

The unique design of this program recognizes the application of leadership in the daily work of educators in both P-12 and higher education. The program integrates concepts and research that apply to both educational domains and balances the specific perspectives needed to fully understand each unique domain as well. Students will be given the opportunity to focus on a particular educational domain throughout their coursework including the dissertation that best matches individual interests/goals.

To meet the rural, regional, and national needs for highly-qualified educational leaders, this program will be offered online.

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Graduate Certificates Z
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 teaching, classroom, school
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The School of Education offers certificates that lead to teacher licensure in the State of Colorado for those that already have a bachelor’s degree. These certificates are in:

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Character Education & Social Emotional Learning: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Chemistry
  • Early Childhood K-3 Licensure
  • English
  • History
  • Liberal Studies (Elementary)
  • Math
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • K-12 Principal, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Spanish

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Teaching Licensures Z
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 teacher, teaching, education
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Masters
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The School of Education offers certificates that lead to teacher licensure in the State of Colorado for those that already have a bachelor’s degree.

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Curriculum / Admissions Criteria

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Program Undergraduate Graduate Minor/Certificate 3+2 Keywords Content
Education Z
Z
 A
A
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A
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Z
 teaching, classroom, school
Major
Z
Masters
A
Minor
A
3+2
Z

The School of Education at our institution offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs tailored to meet the needs of aspiring educators at every stage of their academic journey. Our undergraduate offerings provide students with foundational knowledge and practical experiences essential for success in the field of education. From early childhood education to middle school mathematics teaching, our programs are designed to equip students with the skills and expertise necessary to thrive in diverse educational settings. Additionally, our graduate programs offer advanced studies and specialized training for educators seeking to deepen their knowledge, advance their careers, or pursue leadership roles in education. With dedicated faculty, innovative curriculum, and a commitment to excellence, the School of Education is dedicated to empowering future generations of educators to make a positive impact in classrooms and communities worldwide.

Undergraduate Programs:

Graduate Programs:

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Differentiators

Our programs have partnerships with 17 school districts and four community colleges in southern and southeastern Colorado. The joint efforts of students, faculty, and administrators across all partners focus on improving the quality of learning in classrooms in elementary, secondary, and higher education.

Emphasis Areas

Art Education
Curriculum & Instruction
Early Childhood Education
Early Learning
English
Health & Physical Education
Instructional Technology
Linguistically Diverse Education
Music Education
Space Studies for Educators
Special Education
World Language

Curriculum / Admissions Criteria

Visit Program Page
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