MA in Education

1. Candidate must submit:
   • Proof of fingerprint clearance and background check by state agency
   • Two professional recommendation forms
   • Resume
   • Payment of university application fee
   • Official transcript of conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university showing recommended 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
   • Personal statement
2. Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the content area by:
   • passing a Praxis Subject Assessment (Special Ed. and Elementary Ed. must pass the Praxis Subject Assessment for Elementary Education Content Knowledge #5001); OR
   • a conferred degree in the content area; OR
   • a content evaluation of 24 semester hours of transcripted college coursework.

Fingerprinting

Proof of fingerprint background check by state agency

• Create your lifetime Colorado Online Licensing (COOL) account through CDE: https://cool.randasolutions.com/Account/Login
• Schedule your fingerprinting appointment with one of CBI’s approved fingerprinting vendors
  • IdentoGo service code: 25YQZV (most commonly used vendor)
    • • For Colorado residents, choose the Digital Printing, NOT the mail-in card.
      • For out-of-state applicants, choose the mail-in card
  • American Biodentity Inc./Colorado Fingerprinting service code: 6188EPPI
• Proof of fingerprint background check can also be documented by submitting a copy of a current Substitute Teaching License

Provisional Admission to the MA in Education program

An applicant who does not meet the requirements for full admission to the Master of Arts in Education program may be required to submit additional materials in order to be considered for provisional admission upon the recommendation of the program director and approval by the Dean of Graduate Studies. These may include evidence of relevant professional experience, post-BA coursework, professional development, recommendations, and any other experience that demonstrates history of work, study, volunteering or other professional activity demonstrating potential to be a quality educator and successful graduate student.  The program director may request a phone interview with the applicant. A provisionally admitted student will have a maximum of one calendar year to complete any pre-requisite academic coursework. The program director or Dean of Graduate Studies may set additional timeline requirements.

Additional Requirements for Alternative Teacher Licensure Candidates

1. Secure a full-time teaching position in your endorsement area and submit your employment contract with your application.
2. Submit Statement of Assurance to CDE after being admitted

For more information on the requirements of the Alternative Licensure program, see the Colorado Department of Education Alternative Teacher Program webpage.

Fingerprinting

Proof of fingerprint background check by state agency

• Create your lifetime Colorado Online Licensing (COOL) account through CDE: https://cool.randasolutions.com/Account/Login
• Schedule your fingerprinting appointment with one of CBI’s approved fingerprinting vendors
  • IdentoGo service code: 25YQZV (most commonly used vendor)
    • • For Colorado residents, choose the Digital Printing, NOT the mail-in card.
      • For out-of-state applicants, choose the mail-in card
  • American Biodentity Inc./Colorado Fingerprinting service code: 6188EPPI
• Proof of fingerprint background check can also be documented by submitting a copy of a current Substitute Teaching License

University Requirements

• Payment of university application fee
• Official transcript of conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university showing recommended 3.0 GPA or higher
• Two prompt-based essays
• Proof of knowledge of the content area by one of the following*
  • Passing a Praxis Subject Assessment | Special Ed. and Elementary Ed must pass the Elementary Praxis – Three Subject Bundle #5901
  • A conferred degree in relevant content area
  • A content evaluation of 24 semester hours of transcripted college coursework
• Two professional letters of recommendation

*Please note that CDE requires its own content area check for licensing upon completion of the licensing program in May.

Alternative Teacher Licensure Candidates: Additional Requirements

• Secure a full-time teaching position in your endorsement area and submit your employment contract with your application
• Submit a Statement of Assurance to CDE after being admitted

Fingerprinting

Proof of fingerprint background check by state agency

• Create your lifetime Colorado Online Licensing (COOL) account through CDE: https://cool.randasolutions.com/Account/Login
• Schedule your fingerprinting appointment with one of CBI’s approved fingerprinting vendors
  • IdentoGo service code: 25YQZV (most commonly used vendor)
    • • For Colorado residents, choose the Digital Printing, NOT the mail-in card.
      • For out-of-state applicants, choose the mail-in card
  • American Biodentity Inc./Colorado Fingerprinting service code: 6188EPPI
• Proof of fingerprint background check can also be documented by submitting a copy of a current Substitute Teaching License

University Requirements

• Recommendation form
• Letter from principal or HR office confirming employment as licensed teacher or counselor for two years upon starting the program
• Payment of university application fee
• Official transcript of conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university showing recommended 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
• Two prompt-based essays
• Statement of mentor principal support

Additional Requirements for Alternative Principal Authorization Candidates

1. Obtain a Statement of Eligibility from CDE.
2. Secure a full-time principal or assistant principal position.
3. Submit a letter from a mentor principal agreeing to act as your mentor for 1-2 hours/week for school year.

For more information on Alternative Authorization, see the Colorado Department of Education Alternative Principal Authorization webpage.

• Copy of current teaching license
• Two professional letters of recommendation
• Professional Resume
• Two prompt-based essays
• Payment of university application fee
• Official transcript of conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university showing recommended 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher

To be successful in coursework in this emphasis, you should be a practicing teacher working in your own classroom while pursuing the program.