Degree Earned:BALicensePrepares secondary teachers to encourage their students to become civically engaged. The program focuses on instilling ways to help middle and high school students understand the importance of voting in public elections, how laws come into being, and how to connect with elected officials.
Degree Earned:BALicenseThe BA in Education and Human Development Secondary Science (License) prepares students to become knowledgeable in the field of science education. Graduates encourage middle and high school students to think critically, problem-solve and analyze the world around them.
Degree Earned:BALicensePrepares graduates to teach English to diverse adolescents. Graduates guide classrooms in developing an appreciation for literature, writing, and new media.
Degree Earned:BSThe Traditional Pathway is a full-time, 24-month Bachelor of Science option, designed for students who may or may not have earned a degree in the past. This program includes class room, clinical simulation, and clinical practice as part of the curriculum.
Degree Earned:BSIf you have a bachelor's degree in a different field and are wanting to accelerate and complete your BS in nursing in 12 months - University of Colorado Accelerated Nursing Bachelor's Program (UCAN) is for you.
Degree Earned:MADesigned for both ASPIRE alumni and PK-12 teachers who did not complete the program to earn an MA in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in critical pedagogy. Graduates collaborate effectively at all levels-with other teachers and learning specialists, parents, students, administrators, counselors, and community members-to facilitate the success of all students.
Degree Earned:MinorThe Minor in Law Enforcement provides a detailed, comprehensive and advanced education in the field of law enforcement. This program is designed for students who are employed or will work in the field of law enforcement.
Degree Earned:MinorThe Minor in Victims and Victim Services provides a detailed, comprehensive, and advanced education in fields related to victims and victim services. The program is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to work fields related to victim services or who are currently working in this field and would like to enrich their professional development.
Degree Earned:Undergraduate CertificateThis certificate is designed to provide a detailed, comprehensive and advanced education to meet the needs of students who wish to work in fields related to victim services or those who are currently working in this field and would like to enrich their professional development.
Degree Earned:Undergraduate CertificateProvides a detailed, comprehensive, and advanced education in the field of law enforcement. Students gain the knowledge and skills to evaluate and respond to a variety of situations in law enforcement professions that require technical, analytic, substantive, and ethical decision-making. The program is designed for both individuals already employed and students who plan to work in the field.
Degree Earned:MALicensePlaces teachers in public and independent elementary and early childhood schools throughout Colorado as they complete graduate coursework at a reduced tuition rate through a partnership with Friends School in Boulder.
Degree Earned:EndorsementDesigned for currently licensed teachers seeking career advancement and a deeper understanding of how to engage middle school students in math. This endorsement gives teachers the unique qualifications needed to support and challenge students with diverse abilities and backgrounds.
Degree Earned:MALicensePrepares individuals who wish to support early childhood special education teachers or teach young children (infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary) with developmental disabilities, while partnering with their families and communities. This program is offered in on-campus, hybrid, or fully online formats.
Degree Earned:MAEndorsementPrepares motivated educators to identify and champion the strengths and assets of individuals ages 5 - 21 with differing abilities, including those with identified disabilities. Graduates are equipped with the most impactful and effective skills for leading inclusive classrooms and collaborating with professionals in the field and the community.
Degree Earned:MAEndorsementPrepares educators to become advocates for multilingual learners in school districts by exploring the opportunities and challenges among Latinx students. Graduates help meet the need for leadership in Colorado and nationwide as the Latinx population grows and the achievement gap for students widens.
Degree Earned:MAPrepares educators to work in inclusive and diverse early learning environments with young children (infancy through age eight). Graduates gain practices that embrace the whole child in culturally and linguistically diverse public school or community-based early childhood education settings, emphasizing family-centered practices. It is offered in on-campus, hybrid, or fully online formats. This MA does not lead to a license or endorsement.
Degree Earned:MSDesigned for licensed teachers who want to delve into mathematics theory while developing research-based teaching practices that support students' mathematics learning.
Degree Earned:BAMAThis program is an accelerated path to an MA. It is designed to allow CU Denver students to complete both an undergraduate degree in Education and Human Development and a master’s degree in as little as five years.
Degree Earned:EdSLicenseDesigned for individuals whose next career goal is to become a school principal. It is well-suited for individuals who already have a master's degree plus a teaching license or a master's degree with a special services license. Graduates receive the skills critical to success as a leader and to encourage diversity, equity, and social justice at elementary, middle, or high schools.
Degree Earned:Undergraduate CertificateStrives to create a new generation of community-responsive educators as it begins the journey for high school juniors and seniors to become teachers. Students earn transferable college credits toward a teaching degree. The program helps meet the demand for teachers in urban and rural communities and address a lack of diversity in the teacher workforce.