School of Education and Human Development University of Colorado Denver

Thank you for your interest in the Urban Community Teacher Education program at the University of Colorado Denver School of Education & Human Development.

We offer graduate teacher licensure summer and fall admission each year for general education (elementary and secondary) and special education to begin a program in either May or August. Programs are full time and last a year to a year and half depending on your start date.

Attending an information session , meeting in person, or phone appointment with an department advisor is highly encouraged to learn more about the application process. Please contact the SEHD Department at 303-315-6300 or SOEeducation@ucdenver.edu .

Prospective students must submit a complete application for any of the deadlines as well as attend a group interview to be considered for admission. Admission is competitive and acceptance is granted to the most highly qualified applicants.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO THE SPED GENERALIST INITIAL LICENSURE PROGRAM OR SPED DUAL LICENSURE PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Summer Application Deadlines:

January 15th OR February 15th, 2013

SUMMER DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 11, 2013--PLEASE INQUIRE WITH DEPARTMENT ADVISOR ON HOW THIS COULD BE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! 303-315-6300

Summer Interview Dates:

January 15th admission deadline; Interview date-- February 13, 2013*
February 15th admission deadline; Interview date--March 13, 2013*

ANY SUMMER EXTENSION DEADLINE APPLICANTS WOULD INTERVIEW MARCH 13, 2013

Fall Application Deadlines:

March 15 OR April 15, 2013

FALL DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 31, 2013--PLEASE ATTEND OUT NEXT INFORMATION SESSION ON MAY 14 OR MEET WITH A DEPARTMENT ADVISOR.

Fall Interview Dates:

March 15th admission deadline; Interview date --April 10, 2013*

April 15 admission deadline; Interview date--May 8, 2013*

Important steps to take before beginning application process:

(Due to the rigor and important nature of training applicants in a teacher education program, as well as state standards, pre-planning steps are necessary before applying to the UCTE program. Please note that these steps must be taken and more time may be needed in order to meet specific deadlines. Phone or in person appointments with the department advisor are highly recommended in order to determine the best time for applicants to apply.)

Step 1. Complete a transcript evaluation for content knowledge from your bachelor and/or masters. Scan/email or fax unofficial copies and your licensure area interest to rachel.fraser@ucdenver.edu / fax 303-315-6311. 

Step 2.  Register for and pass a state mandated content knowledge exam either through the national Praxis II (www.ets.org/praxis) or Colorado state PLACE (www.place.nesinc.com) testing administration sites. Contact department advisor for appropriate test for licensure area.

1. List University of Colorado Denver as the recipient institution.
2. When you receive your passing scores, keep a copy for your records. Save the PDF to your hard drive or file the hard copy in a safe place. Failure to do so will cost you. Testing agencies charge up to $50.00 to resend score reports.

Step 3. Complete and pass a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (www.ets.org/gre) OR the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) (www.milleranalogies.com) ONLY IF cum gpa from bachelor's degree is below a 2.75. Those with a 3.0 in at least 24 credit hours of graduate work are exempt. GRE code for CU Denver is 4875.

Application Process:

Step 1. Prepare your materials. The School of Education & Human Development accepts all applications online. Please note that the only item we will need as hard copies sent into the department will be official transcripts, ranking forms, and any paper checks. Incomplete applications will not processed nor will receive an invitation for a group interview.

Students who are are non-U.S. citizens will need to apply first with International Admissions.

Please review the information below to become familiar with the application process. These items and directions will be available within the online application. Your application will include:

• Current resume or curriculum vita. Please include all teaching and/or other educational certificates held and the state that issued them.
• Signed Oath and Consent Form
• Fingerprint Affidavit
• Short Constructed Response Essay. See guidelines.
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Form
• Three ranking forms from professional recommenders. Please follow online instructions provided on the FERPA Form and utilize the specific ranking forms (link) provided.
• Two official degree bearing transcripts from a U.S. regionally accredited college/university. Please also submit transcripts from (a) institutions granting previous degrees and (b) institutions from which courses have been taken that you wish to transfer into the program. 
• Copy of official Graduate Record Exam (GRE)/Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores (if applicable.) 
• Copy of passed PLACE or PRAXIS II scores.
  
• The $50 application fee for domestic students ($75 application fee for international students) may be paid via credit card, e-check or by mailing in a check.

Step 2. Apply online. Your application must be submitted online. First, set up your username and password to access the application. Once you have your username and password, you must select Curriculum and Instruction under the "field of study" drop down menu to apply to this program.

https://soa.prod.cu.edu/degreeprog/applyDEGREEPROG_CUDEN/login.action

After you complete the new user registration, you will receive the following two emails from donotreply@cu.edu:

1. The first email contains your password for record and verification purposes.
2. The second email contains your username for record and verification purposes

For any technical issues that arise when applying online, please contact krystal.allen@ucdenver.edu .

Step 3. Mail in or drop off transcripts, ranking forms from recommenders, and payment if by paper check.  Instructions are also listed in the online application. Your information will be matched up with your online application once received. 

Mailing address:

CU Denver School of Education
& Human Development
Campus Box 106
P.O. Box 173364
Denver, CO 80217-3364

Physical address:

1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 701
Denver, CO 80204

Step 4. Attend an admissions interview. All individuals who submitted a COMPLETE application will receive an email with the interview invitation that contains all details approximately one week before the scheduled interview. During this group interview, prospective students participate in a highly interactive group discussions and activities to further assess each applicant's readiness as well as aid in internship placement.

Step 5. Monitor your email. All communication regarding the status of your application, questions you may have, as well as, admission decisions will be sent to the e-mail address you provide to us. Correspondence will be sent out approximately two weeks after the deadlines confirming your online application has been received. This is a similar time frame for also receiving an admission decision after the scheduled interview.