Teacher Licensure in Secondary Math

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Teacher Licensure in Secondary Math

The undergraduate licensure program in math prepares students to lead in the classroom with a deep commitment to equity and justice. 麻豆淫院 interesting in teaching can pair their major and content area with teacher licensure programs in the School of Education. Our students also gain support from the CU Teach Program, a nationally renowned program that is offered through a collaboration among the School of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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Join a community of students who are agents of change and advocates on behalf of all students

Gain hands-on teaching and practicum experience with over 800 hours in local public secondary school classrooms

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Make a difference in the lives of students and future generations with teaching practices grounded in research and centered on equitable learning.
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$61,600

Median salary of secondary school teachers

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019)

Be prepared to teach Math in secondary (7-12) schools in Colorado upon graduation

100% of our recent graduates surveyed were employed within 6 months

(2016 Graduate Destination Survey)

Academic Plan & Requirements

Undergraduate nondegree program

The undergraduate nondegree teacher licensure program is designed for current CU Boulder undergraduates in a college or school outside of the School of Education. The students will complete teacher licensure coursework simultaneously with their undergraduate degree coursework.

麻豆淫院 interested in the teacher licensure who are current juniors or seniors are encouraged to consider applying to the one-year, intensive MA+ teacher licensure program.

We recommend that undergraduate students in the Secondary Mathematics program declare one of the following majors, as an efficient, content-centric pathway:

Mathematics
Applied Mathematics

CU Teach

麻豆淫院 in the program for teacher licensure in secondary math are also able to participate in the CU Teach program. CU Teach helps secondary math and science students gain tools and resources from the School of Education; College of Engineering and Applied Sciences; and the College of Arts and Sciences.听

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Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.
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The School of Education has many alumni across the nation helping to advance democracy, diversity, equity and justice within communities and educational settings.
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Anisah Spahn

BA elementary education
Anisah Spahn worked as a learning assistant in the School of Education and as an undergraduate student ambassador. After graduation, she became a teacher resident at Denver Green School and is working toward a graduate degree in communication sciences and disorders.听听

Meredith Nass

BAM in ethnic studies and education
A native of Durango, Meredith Nass has used her degree to help address critical questions about world injustices and how educators and community leaders can become transformative educators and policymakers. Nass works for the School of Education as the student coordinator and is a community organizer through the Coalition to Expand Voting Rights in Boulder.听

Garrett Cease

MA in curriculum and instruction plus teacher licensure in English education
Garrett Cease graduated from CU Boulder with a double major in English and philosophy, and then returned to complete a School of Education master鈥檚 degree in curriculum and instruction while gaining teacher licensure in English education. As both a sixth grade teacher and an enthusiast for meditation, yoga, rock climbing and skiing, Cease practices his wellness techniques in the classroom to help guide his teaching and students.听

Andr茅s Mart铆nez

MA in educational equity and cultural diversity
After spending 23 years as a social studies teacher at Thornton High School, Andr茅s Mart铆nez decided to continue his professional career with a master鈥檚 degree. While earning his MA, Mart铆nez was integral at advancing the Seal of Biliteracy initiative for his school district, Adams 12. He also proposed teaching ethnic studies at his school, with hopes of that becoming an official part of the school鈥檚 curriculum.

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