College of Applied Human Sciences
Office in L.L. Gibbons Building, Room 204
(970) 491-6331
Professor April Mason, Dean
Professor Dale DeVoe, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
Professor Jean Lehman, Associate Dean for Research
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
UNDERGRADUATE MINORS
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
The College of Applied Human Sciences is comprised of six academic departments and two schools. It is a human-centered place, with a focus on educating students for people-oriented professions and on applying creative, interdisciplinary research to solve social problems. Each of its units offers professional education for careers and for lifelong learning, through a solid grounding in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities as well as courses specific to each field of study. The College currently includes the Departments of Construction Management; Design and Merchandising; Food Science and Human Nutrition; Health and Exercise Science; Human Development and Family Studies; and Occupational Therapy; and the Schools of Education and Social Work. The Department of Occupational Therapy has no undergraduate degree and offers a master’s program and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program through the School of Education. Requirements for undergraduate majors are outlined in the departmental sections of this chapter.
Learning within the College takes place in a variety of settings on and off campus, forging strong links between the classroom and the workplace. All of the College’s programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on experience in state-of-the-art computer laboratories, research laboratories, or specialized centers and institutes that emphasize the practical application of new knowledge.
Faculty in the College of Applied Human Sciences maintain valued and useful relationships with a broad range of constituents, enhancing College visibility within the larger community, fulfilling Colorado State’s land-grant mission. These vital connections also provide students with excellent opportunities for working internships in their fields. For all its students, the College places a strong emphasis on experiential learning and leadership opportunities that allow students to test new skills in real-world settings. Numerous scholarships are available through the College of Applied Human Sciences each spring semester. For more information, visit the College web site at http://www.cahs.colostate.edu.
The College of Applied Human Sciences is the only unit of higher education in Colorado offering a degree and teacher licensure in family and consumer sciences. Undergraduate students may complete either the family and consumer sciences concentration or the family and consumer sciences education concentration. Both programs take course work from the Departments of Design and Merchandising, Food Science and Human Nutrition, and Human Development and Family Studies. Those students seeking licensure will also take courses from the School of Education.
A student who wishes to pursue a career in a design-related field may choose either the concentration in apparel design and production or the major in interior design.
For students wishing to pursue a degree in a human services field, the college has majors, concentrations, or options in dietetics, human development and family studies, nutritional sciences, nutrition and fitness, social work, sports medicine, and health promotion.
Students who wish to incorporate a strong background in natural sciences and/or technology with professional preparation should consider programs in dietetics, food science, nutritional sciences, or sports medicine.
For students interested in management-related careers, the College offers programs in apparel design and production, construction management, merchandising, restaurant and resort management, and health promotion.
Educator Licensing Program
The School of Education offers undergraduate and post-bachelor teacher education preparation programs in 20 areas of endorsement. The School also coordinates an interdepartmental major in family and consumer sciences and administers the fire and emergency services administration degree completion program, coordinated through the Division of Continuing Education.
Study Abroad
Because knowledge of at least one other culture is valuable in understanding our own, the College of Applied Human Sciences is strongly committed to the value of international study and encourages students to participate in study abroad programs. The College sponsors one of the University’s study abroad programs, i.e., a program offered each spring semester at the University of Canberra (Australia). This and other formal Colorado State study abroad programs make it easy for students to transfer credits between universities and to have access to the richness of engaging knowledge from the perspectives of other countries. Students should plan for study abroad with their academic advisers far in advance (the junior year is usually the best time to study elsewhere), consult with the Office of International Programs in Laurel Hall and visit their web site at http://www.international.colostate.edu.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL MAJOR
Major in Family and Consumer Sciences
Office in Education Building, Room 203 or Room 227
(970) 491-5319 or 491-5141
Dawn Mallette and Carole Makela
Family and consumer sciences is an exciting field with many career opportunities. The mission of this interdepartmental major prepares professionals dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families and the communities and environments in which they function.
Students graduate with an interdisciplinary perspective about the challenges encountered by consumers and families. Family and consumer sciences students attain skills to assist families and consumers with quality of life decisions and challenges related to interpersonal/human relationships, consumer and financial resource management, personal development, nutrition and wellness, and balancing family and work. This program emphasizes management and problem solving skills needed to be a responsible and productive individual, family member, and worker. Students take course work primarily in family and consumer sciences and in the Departments of Human Development and Family Studies, Food Science and Human Nutrition, and Design and Merchandising.
Students have the option of the family and consumer sciences concentration or the family and consumer sciences education concentration. Graduates qualify to sit for the examination to be Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS) with the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
· Demonstrate mastery of knowledge related to interdisciplinary areas of family and consumer sciences
· Value professional involvement
· Demonstrate problem solving and communication skills
· Demonstrate learning and competence in experiential settings
Potential Occupations
Graduates’ career opportunities include cooperative extension/agent; consumer program development; consultant; product representative; consumer information specialist; customer assurance specialist; writer/developer of informational or educational materials; governmental, community, and non-profit agency worker, and Peace Corps volunteer. Teaching opportunities at the middle school, junior high, high school, or post-secondary level are available upon completion of the education concentration.
The placement rate for graduates is very high, especially in the education concentration. Students are often recruited to fill positions before they finish student teaching. The Colorado and national demand for family and consumer sciences teachers exceeds the supply.
The major provides a strong foundation for graduate work. Graduate degree opportunities are available in the School of Education or specific departments related to family and consumer sciences (Design and Merchandising, Food Science and Human Nutrition, and Human Development and Family Studies).
Family and Consumer Sciences Concentration
The family and consumer sciences concentration provides student with a focus on consumer and family well being, growth and development of family members, and the relationship of households to their environment. The concentration is interdisciplinary, bringing together courses in human development; family studies; nutrition and foods; consumer sciences; apparel and textiles; and design and merchandising.
It is highly recommended that students participate in internships, volunteer activities, or cooperative extension opportunities to enhance their experiences and development. Graduates who seek advanced degrees attain higher level professional positions.
The concentration includes general education courses, subject matter courses, and elective courses to enhance personal and professional development.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Concentration
Family and consumer sciences education directly addresses the needs of youth, families, and consumers. Helping to shape the future, teachers of family and consumer sciences impact the lives of individuals, the health of families, and the welfare of society.
The education concentration has as its mission to teach and model best educational practices to prepare emerging teachers as learners, collaborators, and leaders. The family and consumer sciences licensure program includes general education courses, subject matter courses, and teacher preparation courses.
Students apply for the licensure program in their junior year and participate in practicum experiences working closely with classroom teachers in area schools. Throughout the phases of the licensure program, students are placed in a middle or junior high school and a senior high school where they apply professional knowledge and refine their instructional skills. While student teaching, they work closely with a family and consumer sciences mentor teacher(s) and a university professor(s).
Students completing the program meet the requirements for the bachelor of science degree in family and consumer sciences, a Colorado Teaching License in Family and Consumer Sciences, and a Family and Consumer Sciences Career and Technical Credential.
Program of Study: Family and Consumer Sciences /Family and Consumer Sciences Education concentration
This concentration is accredited and approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Nationally, it is approved by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Students interested in pursuing a teaching license through Colorado State University may refer to the School of Education section in this chapter for general information. Detailed information about the Educator Licensing Program and licensure requirements are available on the program’s web site (http://soe.cahs.colostate.edu/Licensure) or in room 100 of the Education Building.
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Office in Guggenheim Hall, Room 102
(970) 491-7353
Professor Mostafa Khattab, Interim Head
Major in Construction Management
The construction management (CM) program at Colorado State University is one of the top-ranked programs in the nation. Since its inception in 1946, more than 4,500 students have graduated, many of them going on to become leaders in their field as presidents and CEOs of major construction companies. The program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.
The construction management major is controlled and all students admitted to CSU or seeking to change their major to CM must first be designated as pre-construction management. To be considered for admission to CM students must:
- Complete a minimum of 15 credits at CSU;
- Earn a minimum 2.750 cumulative CSU GPA;
- Complete CON 101, Introduction to Construction Management, with a “B” grade or better
- Complete CO 150 College Composition with a "B" grade or better
- Complete MATH 125, Numerical Trigonometry, with a “C” grade or better.
Once a student has met the minimum requirements listed above they are eligible to apply to the CM program. Applications will be available online at www.cm.cahs.colostate.edu the week before finals in December and in May. Students must print off, complete, and return the application to the CM advising office in 222 Guggenheim Hall. Up to 100 students will be admitted at the end of fall and spring semesters from the eligible pool of students.
The CM academic program is interdisciplinary, with course requirements in business, engineering, and the humanities as well as applied courses in construction science and construction management. The focus of the program is on the integration of innovative management systems and other technologies into the construction process. These requirements provide a wide scope of educational experiences and create a broad range of career options for graduates.
During their academic career, CM students are required to obtain an internship (full-time structured work experience) position with any one of a variety of construction companies and organizations. Our Phelps Placement Office assists current and graduating students as well as alumni with in-house interviews, bi-annual career fairs, and the publication of a graduate resume book.
Learning Outcomes
Students will develop and demonstrate:
· Professional, analytical, and problem solving skills related to the career requirements in construction management.
· Strong professional communication skills with an emphasis on written, graphic, and verbal skills related to the career requirements in construction management.
· Technical proficiency in the following construction management areas: design/engineering, management, materials and methods, estimating, scheduling, safety, surveying, and project administration.
Potential Occupations
The construction industry has become a $750 billion per year industry marked by continuous and dramatic change. The demand for capable and highly-trained construction management professionals, who can adapt and become effective leaders in the field, remains strong. There continues to be a growing demand for graduates of the construction management program. Placement of CM graduates in the industry has been near 100 percent, with average starting annual salaries ranging from $40,000 to $60,000.
Entry-level occupations include, but are not limited to: field engineer; assistant estimator; project scheduler; cost control engineer; safety engineer; project supervisor; project coordinator; quality assurance specialist; project engineer; assistant project manager; assistant superintendent.
Graduate Programs in Construction Management
The Department of Construction Management offers a graduate program leading to a master of science. The program is designed for students with specialized studies in construction management and information systems and sustainable construction. The master’s program is an advanced curriculum designed to allow students to tailor a portion of the specialization requirements to meet individual interests and goals. Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin, http://graduateschool.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=catalog, and the department’s website, www.cm.cahs.colostate.edu/.
DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
Office in Aylesworth Hall SE, Room 150
(970) 491-1629
Professor Mary A. Littrell, Head
Major in Apparel and Merchandising
The apparel and merchandising program emphasizes the study of product design and development; promotion, distribution, and retailing; and consumer behavior in the global environment, while fostering cultural awareness and a commitment to social responsibility. There are two concentrations in the major: apparel design and production, and merchandising.
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate:
· An ability to integrate and apply experience, knowledge, critical thinking skills, and technology to market research; product forecasting, apparel design and development (i.e., sketching, draping, pattern drafting, marker making, constructing, and utilizing computer-aided design software), sourcing, production, evaluation, marketing, buying, and retailing of apparel and textile products in a global environment, while demonstrating responsiveness to diverse consumer needs and preferences;
· An ability to apply understanding of cultural, historic, and socio-psychological aspects of dress to the design and merchandising of apparel and an ability to apply knowledge of textile science (i.e., fiber and textile properties, processes, and performance) to the evaluation of apparel and textile products;
· Comprehensive knowledge of global industry practices and policies as well as the ability to analyze and discuss economic, legal, political, social, and technological developments or situations that may impact the industry; and
· Preparedness for participation in an internship experience that requires integration and application of discipline knowledge and emphasizes professionalism, including the refinement of communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, organization, time management, and teamwork skills.
Students majoring in apparel and merchandising are strongly encouraged to complete an internship. Placement with businesses and organizations in national and international settings are intended to facilitate depth and integration of knowledge in the study of apparel and merchandising and to enhance students’ professional development and career opportunities. Students with a 2.500 GPA are eligible for internships.
Potential Occupations
Some examples of careers for apparel design and production concentration graduates include, but are not limited to: manufacturer’s representative; sales representative; production manager; manufacturer’s agent; inventory controller; apparel designer; textile designer; pattern maker; customer service representative; advertiser; fashion illustrator; costing engineer; technical services; testing and development; government or private researcher; and computer-aided design (CAD) manager.
Some examples of careers for merchandising concentration graduates include, but are not limited to: product or brand merchandise manager, merchandise buyer, retail analyst, retail manager, retail technology specialist, resident buying office administrator, sales representative, inventory or quality control agent, sourcing agent, import/export specialist, consumer or market researcher, trend analyst, advertiser, public relations specialist, fashion journalist, and visual merchandiser.
Apparel Design and Production Concentration
The apparel design and production concentration offers study in the design and development of apparel goods, including fiber/textile science, aesthetics, forecasting, textile design, apparel design and construction techniques, product evaluation, and quality assessment, as well as the sourcing, mass production, and marketing of apparel goods for an identified target market.
Students applying to the apparel design and production concentration are accepted first into the apparel and merchandising major. Full acceptance into the apparel design and production concentration requires passing the Portfolio Review held in the spring semester. Industry professionals in the field of apparel design and manufacturing will evaluate portfolios. The 20 to 25 highest scoring students will be accepted into the apparel design and production concentration and become eligible to take the 200-level and above apparel design and production courses.
Merchandising Concentration
The merchandising concentration offers study in research and development, procurement, marketing, and retailing of consumer goods that emphasizes meeting consumers’ needs and preferences by delivering the right product, at the right price, at the right place, and at the right time.
A minor in merchandising provides students in other majors an opportunity to expand knowledge about merchandising. The minor may be of special interest to students majoring in areas such as art and business. The perspectives gleaned by selecting a merchandising minor both enhance understanding of the student’s major program and expand career opportunities available to the student.
Major in Interior Design
The interior design program exemplifies the definition of the professional interior designer as qualified by education, experience, and examination to enhance the function and quality of life, increase productivity, and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. The program is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER). A cohort of 40 students is selected upon completion of the selective advancement component, Design Scenario, towards the end of the first year of the program. By limiting enrollment through the Design Scenario, students receive individual attention in advanced course work; the Design Scenario occurs annually.
Faculty in the interior design program value learning as a collaborative effort inviting diversity, design research as a basis for excellence in design practice, and new models for learning to respond to new ways of working. The program guides students toward becoming dedicated interior designers who have strong communication skills, are active as team players and creative problem solvers, and who make a positive impact in the practice of interior design. Students engage in research-based problem solving, providing a solid transition from education to practice in a global community. A practice internship is required for graduation.
The interior design graduate will learn the entirety of the design process, beginning with assessment of client needs through design programming, development of alternative design solutions, development of conceptual and theoretical frameworks, selection of furniture and finish materials, construction documentation, core compliance, and contract administration including project management and post-occupancy evaluation methodologies. In addition, students take course work in construction/building systems and codes, business principles in interior design, computer-aided design and drafting, animation, multimedia, graphic visualization, interior design history, and sustainable practices.
The teaching facilities include design studios; display, resource, and critique spaces; and computer labs.
Learning Outcomes
Interior design majors will:
· Produce a research-based solution demonstrating depth of exploration in planning for a large-scale, complex facility with complexity and depth of exploration defined in terms of scale, detail, and design elements inclusive in space, lighting requirements, and project definition as exemplified through presentation materials.
· Demonstrate overall mastery of skills and knowledge identified by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation measures ranging from understanding human behavior and design history to concept development, technology, and green design.
· Demonstrate oral, written, and graphic communication skills at the entry-level of the profession.
Potential Occupations
Students are prepared as entry-level interior designers with competency in design fundamentals, space planning and programming, code compliance, lighting, materials research, project management, and professional practices in the design of diverse interior spaces.
Graduates seek employment in interior design and architecture firms as residential, corporate, retail, health care, institutional, education, and hospitality designers. Graduates also work in lighting design, product development, marketing, research, design-related journalism, illustration, facility management, showroom management, and as manufacturers’ representatives.
Job placement reflects market demands, with over 90% of graduates placed in recent years.
Graduate Programs in Design and Merchandising
The department offers graduate programs leading to a master of science degree in design and merchandising. Students may specialize in apparel and merchandising or interior design. For more information about program emphases and requirements, contact the department. Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin, http://graduateschool.colostate.edu/index.asp?url=catalog, and the department’s website, http://www.dm.cahs.colostate.edu.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Office in Education Building, Room 209
(970) 491-6317
Professor Timothy G. Davies, Director
Associate Professor Donna Cooner, Director, Educator Licensing Programs
Associate Professor Sharon Anderson, Director, Graduate Programs
Educator Licensing Program
Office in Education Building, Room 100
(970) 491-5292
One of the most important ways to help people and to impact our society is through involvement in public and private schools. Teachers make lasting contributions to our nation and its many generations of learners. Teacher education programs at Colorado State University serve the needs of individuals preparing to teach in most secondary areas, K-12 art, foreign languages, instructional technology, and music, or early childhood education. The University is presently the only public institution in Colorado designated to offer programs leading towards a career and technical (vocational) credential. Candidates for teacher licensure are skilled in a teaching concentration and proficient in educational methodology. These students take their professional education course work concurrently while completing their subject matter courses. Candidates may complete licensure while enrolled in an undergraduate program or after completing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university.
Endorsements available through the program include:
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Endorsement
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Levels
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U
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P
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G
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Agricultural Education
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Secondary
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X
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Art
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K-12
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X
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X
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Business Education
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Secondary
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X
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X
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Business and Marketing Education
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Secondary
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X
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X
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Early Childhood Education
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Ages 0-8
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X
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X
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English/Language Arts
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Secondary
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X
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X
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Family and Consumer Sciences
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Secondary
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X
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X
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Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish)
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K-12
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X
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X
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Instructional Technology
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K-12
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X
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X
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Linguistically Diverse
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K-12
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X
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Marketing Education
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Secondary
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X
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X
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Mathematics
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Secondary
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X
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X
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Music
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K-12
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X
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X
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Occupational Therapist
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Ages 0-21
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X
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School Counselor
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Ages 0-21
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X
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School Principal
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K-12
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X
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School Social Worker
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Ages 0-21
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X
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Science
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Secondary
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X
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X
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Social Studies
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Secondary
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X
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X
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Speech
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Secondary
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X
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X
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Technology Education
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Secondary
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X
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X
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Trade and Industrial Education
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Secondary
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U = Undergraduate; P = Post-Baccalaureate; G = Graduate
The Colorado State University Educator Licensing Program is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and state accredited by the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Department of Higher Education.
Section 207 of Title II of the Higher Education Act mandates that the Department of Education collect data on state requirements for teacher certification and licensure, as well as data on the performance of teacher preparation programs. The Title II Institutional Report for Colorado State University is available through the Licensure Web site (http://teachered.colostate.edu/).
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate:
· Employment of innovative instructional methods to promote student success and to meet state and national standards
· Understanding of how students differ in their approaches to learning and create instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners
· Mastery of the content knowledge students will use for teaching a subject.
· Ability to impact learning of P-12 students through course work and field experiences.
· Knowledge of education governance and about careers in teaching
Potential Occupations
Examples include: public or private school teacher; principal; staff developer; educational sales; school counselor; school social worker; school occupational therapist; curriculum specialist; human resources trainer; post-secondary teacher; early childhood center director.
Approved Majors for the Teacher Endorsements
At Colorado State University, the following are the approved majors for each endorsement area. Undergraduate teacher education candidates must be majoring in one of the approved majors that align with their endorsement area for admission to the licensure program.
For detailed four-year curriculum on the degrees listed below, refer to the specific program in this catalog.1
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Approved Major for Licensure
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College
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Agricultural Education
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Agricultural Education (B.S.)
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Agricultural Sciences
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Art
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Art (B.A.)
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Liberal Arts
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Business Education
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Business Administration (B.S.)
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Business
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Business and Marketing Education
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Business Administration (B.S.)
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Business
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Early Childhood Education
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Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.)
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Applied Human Sciences
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English/Language Arts
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English (B.A.)
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Liberal Arts
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Family and Consumer Sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences (B.S.)
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Applied Human Sciences
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Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish)
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Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (B.A.)
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Liberal Arts
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Instructional Technology
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Applied Computing Technology (B.S.)
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Natural Sciences
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Marketing Education
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Business Administration (B.S.)
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Business
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Mathematics
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Mathematics (B.S.)
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Natural Sciences
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Music
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Music (B.M.)
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Liberal Arts
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Science
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Natural Sciences (B.S.)
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Natural Sciences
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Social Studies
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History (B.A.)
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Liberal Arts
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Speech
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Speech Communication (B.A.)
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Liberal Arts
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Technology Education
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Engineering Science (B.S.)
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Engineering
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Admission to Teacher Licensure
Students who wish to pursue an endorsement program should apply for admission to the Teacher Licensure Program in the School of Education. Formal admission to the Teacher Licensure Program is based upon completion of a minimum of 30 semester credits and successful completion of the following:
· Submission of written application;
· Submission of reference forms;
· Fi
