Education

The School of Education offers programs that prepare individuals to lead in a wide array of educational settings, including teaching in K–12 classrooms, conducting educational research, developing evidence-informed policy and designing innovative learning environments both in schools and in community-based settings.

Whether it is the dream to be a classroom teacher, a community activist or an innovator in research and policy, the School of Education programs are designed for a student's success with field-based experiences, mentorship and community at the core.

Mission

Our mission in the School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder aims to center democracy, diversity, equity and justice as the heart of educational research and practice. With that guiding vision, the work of our faculty, researchers, staff,and students contributes to evidence-based policy and practice, and we strive to engage with our colleagues in schools and communities to make a transformative difference in our schools and society. Our graduates are engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers and community leaders.

Teacher Licensure

The School of Education is authorized by the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Department of Higher Education to offer teacher preparation programs. This means that successful completion of a teacher education program through the CU Boulder School of Education meets the requirements for recommendation for teacher licensure in the state of Colorado. Graduates of CU Boulder teacher education programs teach across the U.S. and internationally after receiving their initial teacher licensure in Colorado. 

Because each state has its own laws and standards regarding teacher preparation, our teacher education programs do not prepare candidates for initial licensure in states other than Colorado. It is strongly recommended that students planning to seek professional licensure or certification in a state other than Colorado contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements and how a degree from CU Boulder aligns with another state’s requirements for licensure, or reciprocity, in advance of program completion.