Minor in Teacher Education
School of Education & Human Development
Overview
Degree: Minor
Classroom Type: Online and on campus classes
Are you planning on teaching after graduation? The School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) will now enable undergraduates to get a jumpstart on their teaching careers. When you join CU Denver’s Teacher Education minor, you gain access to a 4+1 program that helps you earn a degree in your current major, a Master’s in Teaching, and a Colorado Teaching License in five years.
Program Details
Interest Categories: Education & Counseling
Campus: CU Denver
What you’ll learn
The minor in Teacher Education purposefully integrates fieldwork and coursework. It is designed to grow your teaching skills and knowledge to serve all students’ learning.
This minor pairs nicely with a range of CLAS majors including Biology, Communication, English, Environmental Science, Ethnic Studies, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Spanish. The minor can also work well with other majors depending on your career goals. Please speak with your academic advisor to see if this minor is a good fit for you.
Minor Requirements
- Of the required courses, at least 9 credits must be completed at the University of Colorado Denver.
- Transfer courses must be approved by faculty to apply to the minor.
- Students may sign up for the minor as early as sophomore year. Minor courses are taken during the undergraduate program. Declare the minor by meeting with the designated SEHD Advisor.
- Please meet with an undergraduate advisor in SEHD early on to see if your major is aligned to the teaching license you are seeking.
Details about the 4 + 1
- Apply to the MAT (Master of Arts in Teaching) the semester before you graduate with your undergraduate degree
- Graduate with your undergraduate degree
- Once admitted to the MAT, complete your courses within 12-18 months, depending on your chosen track. These make you eligible to apply for the Colorado teaching license
Program Courses
- EDFN 4010 - Social Foundations and Cultural Diversity in Urban Education 3 credits
- EDHD 2930 - Learning & Development Field Experience & Seminar 3 credits
- CLDE 5020 - Responsive Classroom Communities 3 credits
- SPED 5030 - Understanding (dis)Ability in Contemporary Classrooms 3 credits
Recommended Completion Time:1 to 2 years
Required Credits for Completion:15
Additional Information
Questions? Please contact academic advisor Danielle Peralta at Danielle.Peralta@ucdenver.edu.