Teaching - Elementary Education

Degree Earned: License MA Campus: CU Denver CU Denver’s MA in Teaching (MAT) with an elementary education teaching license expertly prepares students holding a bachelor’s degree from many fields, to teach in diverse elementary classrooms in as little as a year. Learning from dedicated teachers and award-winning faculty in a residency program perfected and proven through almost 30 years of ongoing work with partner schools make our program – and our graduates – stand out. You’ll leave the program highly qualified and well-prepared to support and understand the potentials of your students.

Teaching - English Education

Degree Earned: License MA Campus: CU Denver CU Denver’s MA in Teaching (MAT) with an English Education teaching license expertly prepares you to teach English to diverse adolescents as they develop their reading and writing skills and an appreciation for literature. Learning from dedicated teachers and award-winning faculty in a residency program perfected and proven through almost 30 years of ongoing work with partner schools make our program – and our graduates – stand out. Our students gain in-depth knowledge that builds on students’ languages, abilities, cultures and real-world experiences.

Education and Human Development - Middle School Math (Licensure)

Degree Earned: BA License Campus: CU Denver Online Have a passion for middle school students? Want to make a difference in students’ mathematics instruction? Mathematical learning opportunities matter, and not all students receive the same kinds of opportunities. In our Middle School Mathematics licensure program, you will deepen your understanding of mathematics while learning how to engage students in meaningful learning experiences. We encourage applicants with a wide range of professional experiences. Upon successful completion of all components of this program, you will be ready to be a licensed middle school math teacher.

Middle School Math

Degree Earned: Endorsement Campus: Online CU Denver’s online Middle School Math endorsement is designed for currently licensed teachers who are seeking career advancement and a deeper understanding of how to engage middle school students in math. Mathematical learning opportunities matter and not all students receive the same kinds of opportunities. This endorsement will give you the unique qualifications you need to support and challenge students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.

Teaching - Secondary Math

Degree Earned: License MA Campus: CU Denver CU Denver’s MA in Teaching (MAT) with a Secondary Math (7 - 12) teaching license expertly prepares you to become an effective, knowledgeable and technology-savvy math teacher. Learning from dedicated teachers and award-winning faculty in a residency program perfected and proven through almost 30 years of ongoing work with partner schools make our program – and our graduates – stand out. Join us if you want state-of-the-art mathematics pedagogies, with a strong focus on technology integration as well as a focus on equity in reaching diverse students.

Teaching - Secondary Science

Degree Earned: License MA Campus: CU Denver CU Denver’s MA in Teaching (MAT) with a Secondary Science (7 - 12 Generalist)) teaching license expertly prepares you to teach science to diverse adolescents and promote their appreciation for scientific discovery. Learning from dedicated teachers and award-winning faculty in a residency program designed and proven through almost 30 years of ongoing work with partner schools make our program – and our graduates – stand out. You will gain in-depth, relevant knowledge and skills that allow you to make science meaningful to your students.

Education and Human Development - Social Studies (Licensure)

Degree Earned: BA License Campus: CU Denver Online CU Denver's BA in Education and Human Development with social studies teaching licensure prepares students to become secondary teachers who encourage their students to become civically engaged. If you are passionate about helping middle and high school students understand the importance of voting in public elections, how laws come into being, and how to keep in contact with their elected officials, you may make an excellent social studies teacher.

Teaching - Social Studies

Degree Earned: License MA Campus: CU Denver CU Denver’s MA in Teaching (MAT) with Social Studies (7-12) teaching license expertly prepares you to teach in diverse middle and high school classrooms. This program prepares students to become educators who will expand students’ worldviews, support a global perspective, and deepen critical thinking and analysis skills. Learning from dedicated teachers and award-winning faculty in a residency program perfected and proven through almost 30 years of ongoing work with partner schools make our program and our graduates stand out. You’ll leave the program highly qualified and prepared to support and understand the potentials of your students.

Teaching - Special Education Generalist

Degree Earned: License MA Campus: CU Denver CU Denver’s MA in Teaching (MAT) with the Special Education Generalist (5 - 21) teaching license prepares you to teach students of varying abilities in diverse elementary, middle and high school classrooms. If you feel passionate about identifying and championing the strengths and assets of children with differing abilities, CU Denver has the program to help you meet this critical need. You will learn from dedicated school-based teachers and award-winning faculty on campus. This program’s focus on inclusive classrooms and an assets-based approach will prepare you to support your students’ success.

Teaching - World Languages - French

Degree Earned: License MA Campus: CU Denver CU Denver’s MA in Teaching (MAT) with World Languages – French (7-12) teaching license expertly prepares you to teach French in diverse middle and high school classrooms in as little as a year. This pathway prepares foreign language teachers who will expand students' world views, language development, interpretation skills and creative thinking. Learning from dedicated teachers and award-winning faculty in a residency program perfected and proven through almost 30 years of ongoing work with partner schools make our program – and our graduates – stand out.

Teaching - World Languages - Spanish

Degree Earned: License MA Campus: CU Denver CU Denver’s MAT with World Languages – Spanish (7-12) teaching license expertly prepares you to teach Spanish in diverse middle and high school classrooms in as little as a year. This pathway prepares students to become foreign language teachers who will expand students' world views, language development and interpretation skills. Learning from dedicated teachers and award-winning faculty in a residency program designed and proven through 30 years of ongoing work with partner schools make our program and our graduates stand out. You’ll leave the program highly qualified and prepared to support and understand the potentials of your students.