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Prepares students to become teachers in diverse elementary classrooms with a focus on social justice and equity. Graduates are qualified and well-prepared to bring forth the full potential of their students.

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Education and Human Development, Elementary Education (License) prepares competent early childhood education professionals. Graduates are known for embracing the whole child in inclusive, culturally, and linguistically diverse public school or community-based early childhood education settings.
 
Students join a top education school with collaborative teams of dedicated teachers and award-winning faculty who will prepare students for success in any classroom. The program is ranked as a top school according to U.S. News and World Report. The program has a strong emphasis on equity and social justice. Students will engage Colorado's rapidly diversifying student and family population.
 
Students are surrounded by other committed, innovative, and compassionate students. The program's cohorts crave a deeper level of preparedness—one that will allow them to give their best to every student, every day.

Students in the program will:

  • Learn to plan assessment-informed instruction for educational excellence and equity for all children from diverse racial, ethnic, language, socioeconomic and ability backgrounds.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the diverse ways children learn and develop within their families, communities, and schools. Students gain skills to bring a relevant and engaging curriculum to standards-based teaching.
  • Gain experience in relevant disciplines—math, literacy, science, and social studies. Students will also gain skills for effective classroom organization and management.

Many schools promise a teacher residency with experiential learning under a teacher mentor. Few can deliver one as well-supported and prepared. For more than 30 years, the program has worked with area schools to create a proven residency program. This partnership supports students' development as they work with teams of dedicated practicing teachers, teacher leaders, and university faculty.
 
Due to CU Denver's urban location and partnerships across the state as well as the emphasis on teaching in diverse contexts, graduates are ready to lead and make a difference in any elementary classroom, in any district. Starting in the first-year students will be placed in a partner school. In the final year, the experience culminates in a full-time teaching residency so that students can experience life as a teacher.

Choose CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development

The School of Education & Human Development attracts students who are passionate about careers in teaching and school leadership. The program matches their passion with an education that is rooted in diversity, technology, proven approaches, and real-world practice. That’s why graduates are prepared to make immediate and life-long impacts on people, communities, and the world.

Why the Bachelor of Arts in Education and Human Development, Elementary Education (License) program at CU Denver?

 

Scholarships

CU Denver offers generous scholarships. Additionally, there are vast learning and development opportunities.

Personalized Support for Every Student

This flexible program accepts students every term (fall, spring, summer) and features personalized support for every student.

Transfer Friendly Program

Ask admissions about the ever-growing transfer partnerships with community colleges.

Field experiences

Students gain field experiences that prepare them to be responsive and innovative educators.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement

The program fully integrates the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement so students will graduate with both the elementary teaching license and the added endorsement.

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Education and Human Development, Elementary Education (License) prepares competent early childhood education professionals. Graduates are known for embracing the whole child in inclusive, culturally, and linguistically diverse public school or community-based early childhood education settings.
 
Students join a top education school with collaborative teams of dedicated teachers and award-winning faculty who will prepare students for success in any classroom. The program is ranked as a top school according to U.S. News and World Report. The program has a strong emphasis on equity and social justice. Students will engage Colorado's rapidly diversifying student and family population.
 
Students are surrounded by other committed, innovative, and compassionate students. The program's cohorts crave a deeper level of preparedness—one that will allow them to give their best to every student, every day.

Students in the program will:

  • Learn to plan assessment-informed instruction for educational excellence and equity for all children from diverse racial, ethnic, language, socioeconomic and ability backgrounds.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the diverse ways children learn and develop within their families, communities, and schools. Students gain skills to bring a relevant and engaging curriculum to standards-based teaching.
  • Gain experience in relevant disciplines—math, literacy, science, and social studies. Students will also gain skills for effective classroom organization and management.

Many schools promise a teacher residency with experiential learning under a teacher mentor. Few can deliver one as well-supported and prepared. For more than 30 years, the program has worked with area schools to create a proven residency program. This partnership supports students' development as they work with teams of dedicated practicing teachers, teacher leaders, and university faculty.
 
Due to CU Denver's urban location and partnerships across the state as well as the emphasis on teaching in diverse contexts, graduates are ready to lead and make a difference in any elementary classroom, in any district. Starting in the first-year students will be placed in a partner school. In the final year, the experience culminates in a full-time teaching residency so that students can experience life as a teacher.

Choose CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development

The School of Education & Human Development attracts students who are passionate about careers in teaching and school leadership. The program matches their passion with an education that is rooted in diversity, technology, proven approaches, and real-world practice. That’s why graduates are prepared to make immediate and life-long impacts on people, communities, and the world.

Why the Bachelor of Arts in Education and Human Development, Elementary Education (License) program at CU Denver?

 

Scholarships

CU Denver offers generous scholarships. Additionally, there are vast learning and development opportunities.

Personalized Support for Every Student

This flexible program accepts students every term (fall, spring, summer) and features personalized support for every student.

Transfer Friendly Program

Ask admissions about the ever-growing transfer partnerships with community colleges.

Field experiences

Students gain field experiences that prepare them to be responsive and innovative educators.

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement

The program fully integrates the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement so students will graduate with both the elementary teaching license and the added endorsement.

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Fall, Spring and Summer

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Scholarships and Grants available

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Student Testimonials

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I’m glad I joined the Elementary Education program because it has provided an immersive learning experience. Through this program I have been able to take what I am learning in my classes and apply it to my practice in real time. I feel prepared for the realities of teaching because of the experiences I have gained through this program.

Nicole Saran

BA in Education and Human Development, Elementary Education (2023)

Alumni Success Stories

photo of Katalina Vega
I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher preparation program! CU Denver’s Elementary Education program sheds such amazing light on how to inclusively educate diverse populations, while maintaining high rigor and expectations for success. The tools I received during my time as a student at CU Denver have really set me up for success in my professional life of being an educator in the public school system.

Katalina Vega

BA in Education and Human Development, Elementary Education
photo of Luis Vega
I am glad I chose CU because the program prepared me to teach a diverse population of students—and this allows me to see my students with empathy, equity, and inclusiveness.

Luis Vega

BA in Education and Human Development, Elementary Education concentration (2022)
6th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher, Mapleton Public Schools
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Frequently Asked Questions

Teacher education students qualify for a variety of funding options. Our SEHD Student Success Center can point you in the right directions for help at the university. This webpage is a good place to start: https://education.ucdenver.edu/academic-services/financial-aid

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This program has rolling admissions. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to secure your spot. Upcoming final applications deadlines for each semester are: January 2, 2023 to start in spring, May 31, 2023 to start in summer semester, and July 31, 2023 to start in fall.

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