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Prepare for a career as a teacher with a master's degree in teaching and earn your teacher licensure. Colorado State University's coursework will allow you to:
To help support your growth, you will move through the Master of Education program with the same group of students. This cohort-model provides you with a network of professionals who are working through the same course materials and teaching internships. CSU recognizes the importance of having a cohesive support structure as you enter your career.
This intensive program allows you to complete your Master of Education and Colorado teacher licensure requirements in as little as 12 months. In order to complete the program within a year, you will need to start the program during the summer semester. It also requires that prerequisite coursework is completed before starting. Contact an advisor to determine the required prerequisite courses for your content area.
As a student in the program, you will have the opportunity to participate in one of two cohorts:
The Master of Education and teacher licensure program strives to meet the growing needs of public and private schools for highly qualified educators. In the program, you will:
Locations for classroom instruction and internship placement vary within Fort Collins and Loveland in Northern Colorado.
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Prepare for a career as an early childhood educator with this teacher licensure and master's degree program. Early childhood education is a field encompassing a broad age range of the lifespan, from birth to age 8 (up to grade 3). An early childhood education degree can be used in a variety of settings including public and private schools, childcare centers, and home-based programs. It also encompasses many roles beyond the traditional role of "teacher."
The M.Ed. + ECE Teacher Licensure program will give you a strong foundation in educational practices to prepare you in a variety of roles, including Infant/Toddler Specialist and Preschool through 2nd/3rd grade teachers with the option to add an Elementary Education endorsement to your initial Early Childhood Education license.
Students who are interested in taking additional elementary education content exams should review the Colorado Department of Education’s website for more information.
Our master's in education sciences program strives to meet the growing needs of public and private schools for highly-qualified secondary (grades 7-12) and K-12 teachers, including those in high-demand areas such as science, technology, engineering, math and world languages. The secondary teacher licensure program is designed for individuals who have already received an undergraduate degree in a specific content area, or have completed all prerequisite coursework. Please contact cep-medinfo@colostate.edu to determine the required prerequisite courses for your content area.
Below are the approved content areas for the M.Ed. + secondary education cohort at CSU.
With a cohort structure, the same group of students begins, proceeds through, and completes the program together. This fosters support and allows you to network with others who are preparing for a career as a teacher.
Classroom instruction and internship placements will be located throughout the greater Fort Collins/Loveland area.
The teacher licensure program does not offer an endorsement in ESL. However, the CSU English department does offer graduate programs in Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language.
The teacher licensure program does not offer an endorsement in special education.
The teacher licensure program does not offer an endorsement in physical education.
This degree requires 41 graduate-level credits be completed for the teacher licensure and master's degree. An internship in student teaching is also required. The program is designed in a cohort-based format to ensure these requirements are met.
Classes are taught in school classroom settings to provide maximum time in real classrooms with real educational experiences.
This program is an intensive 12-month cohort model that places you in local schools where you learn from master teachers and university faculty. This cutting-edge Professional Development School model provides you with the experience and skill set that will serve you well in your future role as a teacher. This model fosters the development of strong pedagogical skills, as well as a deep understanding of effective theories of learning. Due to the nature of the Professional Development School model, this program requires on-site attendance, with one course offered in an online format.
You start the program in June with a summer session that runs Monday through Friday for three weeks at local schools. In August, your cohort meets for two full days per week as you and your fellow students participate in practicum experiences and complete licensure courses. In January, you complete your student teaching experience, which requires a full-time commitment Monday through Friday.
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As a student in CSU’s Master of Education and teacher licensure program, you receive a degree from a regionally accredited, renowned research institution while taking courses at times and locations that fit your busy life. Additionally, you can expect:
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Before applying to the degree and licensure program, it is strongly recommended that you contact cep-medinfo@colostate.edu well in advance of the application deadline to understand and fulfill all requirements.
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Apply NowMeeting the minimum requirements does not ensure admission. Admission is based on a number of factors, including prior academic and professional experience, your personal statement, and fit with the program.
Prepare the materials below and upload when you apply online.
In addition, please download these documents to include with your application:
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Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.
CSU's Graduate School offers several application fee waiver opportunities. Visit their website to determine if you are eligible for a waiver.
For any documents that cannot be uploaded, submit paper copies directly to the Office of Admissions at:
Graduate Admissions
Colorado State University – Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from all institutions attended. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official.
Please Note: Students may be unconditionally admitted and registered in their first semester of courses with an unofficial transcript. Official transcripts must be submitted, prior to or during your first semester, before you can register for your second semester of graduate work. Failure to meet this condition will result in your dismissal from the Graduate School.
Electronic (preferred): Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial. Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.
Mail (if necessary) Graduate Admissions Colorado State University – Office of Admissions 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
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Selection Timeline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Application reviews will begin after February 1. Admit decisions will be made approximately 3-6 weeks after application completion.
Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.