

Metropolitan State University of Denver
About
MSU Denver empowers Colorado’s students to advance their lives and careers through high-quality, real-world education. The University fuels the state economy through 95,000 work-ready graduates, more than 80 percent of whom remain in Colorado. Located in the heart of the Mile-High City, MSU Denver offers unparalleled access to internships and professional networks that help jump-start careers.
The School of Education prepares you to teach, lead and transform future generations. It helps develop skilled teachers and leaders who reflect on their work, make thoughtful decisions and contribute to positive social change. This is done by:
- Offering challenging and culturally relevant courses that develop teaching skills, encourage critical thinking and inspire creativity.
- Providing hands-on training that includes a variety of perspectives and experiences.
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships between schools and local communities.
- Working together across different fields to improve teaching and learning.
- Recruiting and keeping talented faculty who are leaders in their professional fields.
- College or University
- Denver, CO

MSU Denver allows you to be who you are while embracing that journey with a diverse community of people from all walks of life who will someday make the difference in a child’s life by teaching, inspiring and motivating.
Lisa Nolan

Programs
Master’s & licensure
Master of Art in Teaching
From 17 to 24 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No
Relevant Links
Program Info
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines
Program Start
Apr. 15, 2025
SummerJul. 15, 2025
FallNov. 15, 2025
Spring
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$11,283
In State Tuition
$14,104
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Metropolitan State University of Denver have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Metropolitan State University of Denver to see if you can, too!
$8,000
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
Multiple grants and scholarships specific to the School of Education Students are available. Visit the School of Education Scholarships page for more information.
Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
MSU Denver offers need-based work study opportunities as well as paid internships for possible credit and unpaid internships for guaranteed credit.
Graduate Research Assistantships
Graduate Research Assistantships are available for eligible students to earn tuition payment for three or six credits in exchange for helping faculty with their research.
Licensure Areas
Special Education Generalist (Pre-K-12)
Stats
Male
Female
23%
77%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
8%
2%
12%
0%
76%
2%