Western Colorado University is approved by the Colorado Department of Education to prepare students for licensure or added endorsement in the following content areas. All endorsements listed are available to students in the Licensure + MA in Education. However, some endorsements (marked with an asterisk *) are not available to students in Western’s B.A./B.S. degree programs until they have completed their initial licensure.
| Initial Licensure: Grades K-6 |
| Elementary Education |
| Initial Licensure: Grades 7-12 |
| Agriculture and Natural Resources*
Business and Marketing Education* English Language Arts Family and Consumer Sciences* Mathematics Science Social Studies Technology Education* |
| Initial Licensure: Grades K-12 |
| Drama Theater Arts*
Health* Instructional Technology* Music Physical Education Visual Arts World Language Special Education Generalist (ages 5-21)* |
| Post-Licensure: Added Endorsements* (More details here) |
| Administrator License*
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education* Mentor Teacher* Principal License* Reading Specialist* Reading Teacher* Special Education Generalist (ages 5-21)* |
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