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Pursue your passion for education.
At Western Colorado University, our undergraduate education programs feature several paths. For those seeking a Secondary or K-12 Licensure in Education, you’ll choose from more than a dozen majors and take courses in your major discipline. When you reach your senior year, you’ll be matched with a mentor teacher to complete a year-long residency in a K-12 classroom anywhere in the world.
Those pursuing the Elementary Education Major will take more generalized teaching courses for the first three years and similarly embark on a year-long teaching residency. Our Elementary Education Major is the first and only university program in the state approved to meet the updated READ Act training requirement. All graduates from the program will meet the professional development requirements per Senate Bill 19-199.
Our MA in Education program is ranked among the top 10 most effective and top five most affordable online education degrees in the nation. In our program, 100% of students pass their licensing exams and 96% land full-time teaching positions. Western’s Education Department also offers early childhood teachers a Colorado teacher certification option. The Early Childhood Professional certificate will help you gain a holistic awareness of children’s needs at various developmental checkpoints.
No matter your path, our education programs ensure small classes, affordable tuition, and hands-on learning while giving you the tools you need for a rewarding career in various education-related fields.
