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About

Teacher preparation has been a part of the University of Colorado Boulder since the university was established in 1876. At CU Boulder, our mission in the School of Education is grounded in a lived commitment to democracy, diversity, equity, and justice. We teach and engage in research with our colleagues in schools and communities to make a transformative difference. The work of our faculty, researchers, staff, and students contributes to evidence-based policy and practice. We aim for our graduates to be engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders.

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  • Boulder

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Rachel Swanson

The best part about being an education student are the connections I have been able to make with professors and graduate level students. I have enjoyed all the practicums the CU Teach program offers. I like this program, because it gave me a chance to explore actual teaching early in the program. The last thing I enjoy about the education program is the small classroom settings because it gives you an opportunity to meet other students who share similar interests.

Rachel Swanson

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Programs

Licensure/Alternative Licensure only

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Programs

  • In-person

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

Relevant Links

Music Education ProgramWorld Language Program

Program Info

The post-baccalaureate teacher licensure programs are for individuals with a bachelor’s degree seeking a Colorado initial teaching license without earning another degree.

The music education program leads to a Colorado provisional teaching license for grades K-12 music education. You must complete academic and field requirements, pass a licensure exam and finish a student teaching semester. This program is offered in partnership with the College of Music, and you must be a music education major recommended by the Music Education Chair. 

The world language program offers a Colorado provisional teaching license in secondary grades 6-12 Spanish. You must complete academic and field requirements, pass a licensure exam and finish a student teaching semester. 

You can be admitted to either program as a post-BA or undergraduate student. 

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Oct. 01, 2025

    Spring

  • Feb. 15, 2026

    Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $14,002

    In State Tuition

  • $43,622

    Out of State Tuition

  • $65

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at University of Colorado Boulder have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with University of Colorado Boulder to see if you can, too!

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For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Licensure Areas

French 6-12
German 6-12
Japanese 6-12
Mathematics 6-12
Mathematics 6-8
Music K-12
Science 6-12
Spanish 6-12
World Languages / Latin 6-12
For more information, visit: Admissions

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