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School of Education and Human Development University of Colorado Denver

School of Education and Human Development
 

MA, Curriculum and Instruction Concentration: Elementary Math and Science Education

At CU Denver, we recognize the urgent need for outstanding math and science teachers in this country. And, we're all about preparing the finest! If you're a licensed practicing teacher with a passion for scientific discovery, our interactive math and science education classes will prepare you for a purposeful career.

Your courses will be based on your interests and your professional development goals. You even have the option of participating in travel courses to places like the Grand Canyon and Mt. Kilimanjaro.

We've designed the program to be convenient for current teachers. For example, courses are offered online, in the evenings, and weekend formats. Course assignments are relevant to the work of practicing teachers and can be completed in teachers' own classrooms.

Our faculty is top-notch. They partner regularly on education projects with the National Science Foundation and The National Park Service. They will put you in touch with the latest theories, experiential math and science learning activities, and innovative teaching strategies.

For more information, select from the above tabs and/or contact the Student Services Center at education@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-6300.

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We welcome applications from elementary teachers who have a strong interest in bringing hands-on math/science learning to their students. We also accept applications from middle and high school teachers who would like to add an elementary endorsement with a strong math/science focus.

For more information, select from the above tabs and/or contact the Student Services Center at education@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-6300.

Classes are scheduled to fit around your professional hours.

We recommend that working teachers take no more than one course per semester during the school year, and up to two courses in the summer. In general, you should not take more than two courses in any given semester.

Your MA course requirements depend upon your background.

Course requirements if you obtained a teaching license through CU Denver's Urban Community Teacher Education program
Course requirements if you obtained your teacher's license in any other way.

For more information, select from the above tabs and/or contact the Student Services Center at education@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-6300.

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The TEACH club is a student organization on the CU Denver campus that welcomes all students, both at the undergraduate and graduate level, who are interested in becoming educators. The club provides opportunities to build friendships with other future educators who will soon be your colleagues, explore topics of interest to future teachers, engage in service projects with children and youth, and to network with K-12 and university faculty who care deeply about the future of teaching!

For more information, please contact John McDermott, faculty sponsor at john.mcdermott@ucdenver.edu

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Graduates of this program go on to become:
Elementary teachers in public and private schools
Science educators at community and cultural organizations

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All trademarks are registered property of the University. Used by permission only.