School of Education

The School of Education offers a 19-credit minor open to all undergraduates. The minor comprises 7 credits of core course work, followed by 12 credits in one of two tracks: Teaching and Learning in Multiple Settings or Foundations and Policy. Courses are taught by faculty known for their teaching excellence. Courses and field experiences in the education minor introduce undergraduates to the complex interactions among the various political, cultural, social, and historical dynamics that shape educational policy and practice.

Graduate Study

Graduate study in education at the University of Colorado is administered through the Office of Student Services, School of Education, and all inquiries regarding programs should be directed to the following address: Office of Student Services, School of Education, University of Colorado Boulder, 249 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0249

The School of Education offers course work leading to initial Colorado licensure to undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, and master’s degree students. Colorado requires public school teachers to be licensed by its state department of education. Students who successfully complete all School of Education requirements will be recommended for a Colorado provisional (initial) teaching license, the license issued to all new teachers in Colorado. Licensure requirements vary from state to state and from teaching area to area.