Teacher and principal licensure programs are available through the School of Education's Educator Preparation.
Colorado licensure requires completion of an approved educator preparation program and the recommendation of the institution at which the program was completed. The Educator Preparation Co-Directors and Student Teaching Coordinator serve as the licensure officers for CSU. Additional requirements of the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Department of Higher Education include the successful completion of the state licensing exam. Successful completion of the approved educator preparation program at CSU does not guarantee successful completion of the state licensing exam.
Students who successfully complete an approved Educator Preparation program will be prepared to pursue licensure in Colorado. Licensure requirements in other states and U.S. territories may differ. Students are encouraged to work with the education department and the professional licensure board in the state in which they intend to pursue licensing to ensure all requirements are satisfactorily met. Educator Preparation does not assume responsibility for the successful completion of the state licensing exam.
CSU's approved educator preparation program requirements include completion of a bachelor's degree, completion of the content area and professional education course work, and fulfillment of the Colorado Performance-Based Standards for educators at the proficient or advanced proficient level. Additionally, all grades earned in professional education and content courses must be a C or better for licensing. The minimum scholastic average acceptable for completion of the educator preparation program and recommendation for licensing is 2.750, computed for all course work.
CSU reserves the right to not recommend a student for licensure on the basis of unacceptable professional dispositions and academic fitness/performance.
Educator Preparation Endorsements
One of the most important ways to help people and to impact our society is through involvement in schools. Educators make lasting contributions to our nation and its many generations of learners. Education programs at CSU serve the needs of individuals preparing to teach in:
- PreK-3rd grade: Early Childhood Education
- K-12: Art, Computer Science, Dance, Foreign Languages, Music
- Secondary (7-12): Agricultural Education, Business/Marketing Education, English/Language Arts, Family and Consumer Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
CSU is one of the public institutions 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 educational methodology. These students take their professional education course work concurrently while completing their content area coursework. 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:
| Endorsement | Levels | U | P | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Education | Secondary | X | X | X |
| Art | K-12 | X | X | X |
| Computer Science | K-12 | X | X | |
| Dance | K-12 | X | X | |
| Early Childhood Education | Ages 0-8 | X | X | X |
| English/Language Arts | Secondary | X | X | X |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | Secondary | X | X | X |
| Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish) | K-12 | X | X | X |
| Mathematics | Secondary | X | X | X |
| Music | K-12 | X | X | |
| Science | Secondary | X | X | X |
| Social Studies | Secondary | X | X | X |
Special Services/Administrative Endorsements
| Endorsement | Levels | U | P | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist | Ages 0-21 | X | ||
| School Counselor | Ages 0-21 | X | ||
| School Principal | K-12 | X | ||
| School Social Worker | Ages 0-21 | X |
(Pursued at indicated level(s). G = graduate; P = post-baccalaureate; U = undergraduate)