

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
Licensure/Alternative Licensure only
Alternative Licensure Program
From 12 to 24 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
Yes
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Program Info
Upcoming Deadlines
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Program Start
Rolling Deadline
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Summer
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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!
Tuition
If students enroll in the 1 year program, you only pay $5,350.
For our 2 year Alternative Licensure only program you pay:
- Year 1: $5,350
- Year 2: $2,500
If students enroll in our Special Education Licensure only program you pay:
- Year 1: $4,975
- Year 2: $4,975
Student Loans, Payroll Deduction
Payroll deduction option for tuition payments
Loan Forgiveness
Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
Licensure Areas
Business Education (7-12)
Business/Marketing (7-12)
Drama (K-12)
Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education (Birth-3)
Elementary Education (K-6)
English Language Arts (7-12)
Family & Consumer Sciences (7-12)
Health (K-12)
Instructional Technology (K-12)
Mathematics Middle School (6-8)
Mathematics Secondary Education (7-12)
Music (K-12)
Physical Education (K-12)
Science (7-12)
Social Studies (7-12)
Special Education Generalist (K-12)
Speech (7-12)
Technology Education (Industrial Arts) (7-12)
Visual Arts (K-12)
Stats
Male
Female
41%
59%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
1%
8%
16%
0%
71%
4%