The undergraduate nondegree teacher licensure programs are 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.

Music Education (K–12) Teacher Licensure Program

Grade Requirements

K-12 Music Education teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

K-12 Music Education teacher licensure candidates will meet content coursework requirements with the completion of their Bachelor of Music Education degree program. Please contact the College of Music for details.

Non-Music Coursework Requirements

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
Arts & Humanities (excluding music courses)3
Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematical Skills3
Natural Sciences3
Social Sciences or World Language (3rd semester or higher)3
Written Communication: Three credit hours in college-level composition or writing.3
Non-Music Electives: any courses outside of the College of Music, excluding any School of Education (EDUC) courses.9

Education Course Requirements

EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4112Adolescent Development and Learning for Teachers (includes up to 2 hours per week of outside-class service learning; may be taken at any time)3
or EDUC 2411 Educational Psychology for Elementary Schools
MUSC 4323Differentiating Instruction in K-8 Music Classrooms3
or EDUC 4023 Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms
Total Credit Hours9

Student Teaching

Satisfactory completion of all content and education course requirements is a prerequisite for student teaching. No other courses may be taken during the student teaching semester.

EDUC 4732Student Teaching K-12 (Pass/fail only.)8
MUSC 4133Student Teaching Practicum (This course may be optional. Pease contact the College of Music.)3
MUSC 4193Student Teaching Seminar1
Total Credit Hours12

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the state-approved licensure exam, PRAXIS Music: Content Knowledge (test code 5113).

Secondary English Language Arts (7–12) Teacher Licensure Program

Major Requirements

Secondary English Language Arts teacher licensure candidates must major in English Literature, Ethnic Studies, Communication, Journalism, or Humanities with a literature concentration.

Grade Requirements

Secondary English Language Arts teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
Advanced Writing: Critical or creative writing beyond the lower-division/introductory composition level.3
Visual or Digital Communication: Includes theatre, film, or digital media courses.3
Literature: Must include a component of American literature, British literature, World literature (non-American/non-British literature), and Multicultural literature.12
English and English Language Arts related courses.30
Acceptable course work may be in communication/speech, composition, drama/ theatre, humanities, journalism and/or literature. (May include courses from the content requirements above.)

Education Course Requirements

Take Any Time Prior to Final Year in the Program
EDUC 1001Humanities Teaching for Equity: Naming1
EDUC 2001Humanities Teaching for Equity: Noticing2
EDUC 3001Humanities Teaching for Equity: Negotiating2
EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4023Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms3
EDUC 4112Adolescent Development and Learning for Teachers (Includes up to 2 hours per week of outside-class service learning.)3
EDUC 4295Narrative and Story in the Humanities (Fall Only)3
EDUC 4490Blurring Disciplinary Lines in the Humanities (Spring Only)3
Final Year in Program
EDUC 4325Queering Literacy in Secondary Classrooms (Fall Only)3
EDUC 4345Secondary English Methods I (Fall Only)3
EDUC 4712Student Teaching: Secondary School (Spring Only)10
EDUC 4930Seminar: Teaching for Equity and Justice (Spring Only)3
EDUC 5365Secondary English Methods II (Spring Only)3
Total Credit Hours42

Student Teaching

Candidates will complete an intensive final year of field experiences while taking courses. Candidates will generally not be able to take other coursework in the final Spring semester of the program. Please contact an Education advisor for more information.

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the state-approved licensure exam, PRAXIS English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (test code 5038).

Middle School Mathematics (6–8) Teacher Licensure Program

Grade Requirements

Middle School Mathematics teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
EDUC 2130Teaching and Learning Math: Calculus, Trig and Adv Functions3
or MATH 1300 Calculus 1
or MATH 1310 Calculus for Life Sciences
or APPM 1350 Calculus 1 for Engineers
EDUC 4815Teaching K-12 Mathematics: Number Sense (Spring only.)3
EDUC 4821Teaching K-12 Mathematics: Algebraic Thinking (Spring only.)3
EDUC 4835Teaching K-12 Mathematics: Geometry & Measurement (Fall only.)3
EDUC 4850Teaching K-12 Mathematics: Probability & Statistics (Fall only.)3
Math or applied math coursework. 24 credit hours at the college-level or higher. (May include requirements above. May include EDUC 4317.)24

Education Course Requirements

Take Any Time (Do not have to be admitted to teacher licensure program)
EDUC 2035Designing STEM Learning Environments and Experiences3-4
or EDUC 2020
Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching STEM
and EDUC 2030
Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design
EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4050Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (Includes up to 2 hours per week of school-based practicum)3
EDUC 4317Perspectives on Mathematics (Fall only.)3
Education Coursework (must be admitted to teacher licensure program)
EDUC 4023Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms (Includes up to four (4) hours per week of school-based practicum. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 5375. EDUC 4060 is a prerequisite.)3
EDUC 4060Classroom Interactions (Includes up to five (5) hours per week of school-based practicum. This course is a prerequisite for EDUC 4023 and EDUC 5375. Fall only.)3
EDUC 4232Language and Literacy across the Curriculum (Spring only.)3
EDUC 5375Problem-Based Math Instruction (Includes up to six (6) hours per week of school-based practicum. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4023. EDUC 4060 is a prerequisite. Spring only.)3
Total Credit Hours24-25

Student Teaching

Satisfactory completion of all content and education course requirements is a prerequisite for student teaching. No other courses may be taken during the student teaching semester.

  • EDUC 4513 Education and Practice (2 credits). Must be taken with EDUC 4712.
  • EDUC 4712 Student Teaching: Secondary School (10 credits). Must be taken with EDUC 4513.

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

 Pass the state-approved licensure exam, PRAXIS: Middle School Mathematics (test code 5164).

Teacher Performance Assessment

Pass a performance-based, subject-specific assessment designed by program faculty.

Secondary Mathematics (7–12) Teacher Licensure Program

Grade Requirements

Secondary Mathematics teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
MATH 1300Calculus 14-5
or MATH 1310 Calculus for Life Sciences
or APPM 1350 Calculus 1 for Engineers
MATH 2300Calculus 24-5
or APPM 1360 Calculus 2 for Engineers
MATH 2400Calculus 34-5
or APPM 2350 Calculus 3 for Engineers
MATH 2001Introduction to Discrete Mathematics3
MATH 3001Analysis 13
MATH 3110Introduction to Theory of Numbers3
or MATH 3140 Abstract Algebra 1
MATH 3120Functions and Modeling3
MATH 3510Introduction to Probability and Statistics3
MATH 2135Introduction to Linear Algebra for Mathematics Majors3
MATH 3210Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometry3
MATH 4820History of Mathematical Ideas3

Education Course Requirements

Take Any Time (do not have to be admitted to teacher licensure program)
EDUC 2035Designing STEM Learning Environments and Experiences3-4
or EDUC 2020
Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching STEM
and EDUC 2030
Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design
EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4050Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (Includes up to 2 hours per week of school-based practicum)3
EDUC 4317Perspectives on Mathematics (Fall only)3
Education Coursework (must be admitted to teacher licensure program)
EDUC 4023Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms (Includes up to four (4) hours per week of school-based practicum. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 5375. EDUC 4060 is a prerequisite.)3
EDUC 4060Classroom Interactions (Includes up to five (5) hours per week of school-based practicum. This course is a prerequisite for EDUC 4023 and EDUC 5375. Fall only.)3
EDUC 4232Language and Literacy across the Curriculum (Spring only)3
EDUC 5375Problem-Based Math Instruction (Includes up to six (6) hours per week of school-based practicum. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4023. EDUC 4060 is a prerequisite. Spring only.)3
Total Credit Hours24-25

Student Teaching

Satisfactory completion of all content and education course requirements is a prerequisite for student teaching. No other courses may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

 Pass the state-approved licensure exam, PRAXIS Mathematics (test code 5165).

Teacher Performance Assessment

Pass a performance-based, subject-specific assessment designed by program faculty.

Secondary Science (7–12) Teacher Licensure Program

Grade Requirements

Secondary Science teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
Mathematics
MATH 1300Calculus 14-5
or MATH 1310 Calculus for Life Sciences
or APPM 1350 Calculus 1 for Engineers
Science
Choose one biology course.3
Choose one chemistry course.3
Choose one earth/space science course.3
Choose one physics course.3
Complete three out of four of the following content area lab courses separately or as part of a course:
Biology lab
Chemistry lab
Earth/space science lab
Physics lab

 Content Majors

  • Biology: Complete a major in ecology & evolutionary biology, integrative physiology, neuroscience, or molecular, cellular & developmental biology (may include courses from the content requirements above).
  • Chemistry: Complete a major in chemistry or biochemistry (may include courses from the content requirements above).
  • Earth/Space Science: Complete a major in astronomy, atmospheric & oceanic sciences or geology (may include courses from the content requirements above). Please contact an education advisor for more information (edadvise@colorado.edu).
  • Environmental Science: Complete a major in environmental studies with coursework in astronomy, ecology, and 17 credit hours of biology (may include courses from the content requirements above). Please contact an education advisor for more information (edadvise@colorado.edu).
  • Physics: Complete a major in physics with Plan 3 (may include courses from the content requirements above). Students pursuing Plan 1 or Plan 2 in the physics major, or a major in engineering physics, should contact an education advisor (edadvise@colorado.edu).

Education Course Requirements

Take Any Time (Do not have to be admitted to teacher licensure program)
EDUC 2035Designing STEM Learning Environments and Experiences3-4
or EDUC 2020
Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching STEM
and EDUC 2030
Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design
EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4050Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science (Includes up to 2 hours per week of school-based practicum)3
Choose two courses from the following:6
Energy and Interactions
Teaching and Learning Physics
Teaching and Learning Biology
Teaching and Learning Chemistry
Teaching and Learning Earth Systems
Teaching Design
Education Coursework (must be admitted to teacher licensure program)
EDUC 4023Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms (Includes up to four (4) hours per week of school-based practicum. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 5385, EDUC 4060 is a prerequisite.)3
EDUC 4060Classroom Interactions (Includes up to five (5) hours per week of school-based practicum. This course is a prerequisite for EDUC 4023 and EDUC 5385. Fall only.)3
EDUC 4232Language and Literacy across the Curriculum (Spring only)3
EDUC 5385Problem-Based Science Instruction (Includes up to six (6) hours per week of school-based practicum. Should be taken concurrently with EDUC 4023. EDUC 4060 is a prerequisite. Spring only.)4
Total Credit Hours28-29
 

Student Teaching

Satisfactory completion of all content and education course requirements is a prerequisite for student teaching. No other courses may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the state-approved licensure exam, PRAXIS General Science: Content Knowledge (test code 5435).

Teacher Performance Assessment

Pass a performance-based, subject-specific assessment designed by program faculty.

Secondary Social Studies (7–12) Teacher Licensure Program

Grade Requirements

Secondary Social Studies teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
U.S. History6
World History6
Economics: Must be completed in an economics department.3
Political Science: Must be completed in a political science department.3
Cultural/Human Geography: Must be completed in a geography department. Physical geography does NOT qualify.3
Sociology or Social/Cultural Anthropology: Must be completed in a sociology or anthropology department. Physical anthropology does NOT qualify.3
Thirty credit hours or coursework in one of the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, geography, history, international affairs or political science (may include courses from the content requirements above). A minimum of 12 credits must be upper division.30

Education Course Requirements

Take Any Time Prior to Final Year in Program
EDUC 1001Humanities Teaching for Equity: Naming1
EDUC 2001Humanities Teaching for Equity: Noticing2
EDUC 3001Humanities Teaching for Equity: Negotiating2
EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4023Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms3
EDUC 4112Adolescent Development and Learning for Teachers (includes up to 2 hours per week of outside-class service learning)3
EDUC 4490Blurring Disciplinary Lines in the Humanities (Spring Only)3
EDUC 5316Nature of Social Studies and Social Studies Education (Fall Only)3
Final Year in Program
EDUC 4325Queering Literacy in Secondary Classrooms (Fall Only)3
EDUC 4330Secondary Social Studies Methods I (Fall Only)3
EDUC 4712Student Teaching: Secondary School (Spring Only)10
EDUC 4390Seminar: Teaching for Equity and Justice (Spring Only)3
EDUC 5355Secondary Social Studies Methods II (Spring Only)3
Total Credit Hours42

Student Teaching

Candidates will complete an intensive final year of field experiences while taking courses. Candidates will generally not be able to take other coursework in the final Spring semester of the program. Please contact an Education advisor for more information.

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the state-approved licensure exam, PRAXIS Social Studies: Content Knowledge (test code 5081).

World Languages

Secondary French (7–12) Teacher Licensure Program

Grade Requirements

Secondary French teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

Students must complete at least 30 credits in French at the 3000-level level or above.

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
FREN 3010French Phonetics and Pronunciation3
FREN 3050French Composition3
FREN 3100Introduction to Critical Reading and Writing in French Literature3
FREN 3110Main Currents of French Literature 13
FREN 3120Main Currents of French Literature 23
FREN 3500French Current Events: Conversation and Composition3
Thirty credit hours of upper-division French coursework. May include courses from above.30

Education Course Requirements

EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4112Adolescent Development and Learning for Teachers (includes up to 2 hours per week of outside-class service learning)3
EDUC 4023Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms (includes up to 4 hours per week of school-based practicum)3
EDUC 4125Secondary World Language Methods (fall only; includes up to 5 hours per week of school-based practicum)3
FREN 5770Methods of Teaching French as a Foreign Language (fall only)2
Total Credit Hours14

Student Teaching

Satisfactory completion of all content and education course requirements is a prerequisite for student teaching. No other courses may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Oral Proficiency Interview: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview with a score of Advanced Low or better.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the state-approved licensure exam, PRAXIS French: World Language (test code 5174).

Secondary German (7–12) Teacher Licensure Program

Grade Requirements

Secondary German teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

Students must complete at least 30 credits in German. GRMN 4450 or GRMN 5020 may not count towards requirements.

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
GRMN 2010Intermediate German 14
GRMN 2020Intermediate German 24
GRMN 3010Advanced German 13
GRMN 3020Advanced German 23
GRMN 4010Advanced German III3
Fifteen credit hours of German coursework. At least six hours must be upper-division, and least six hours must be taught in German.15

Education Course Requirements

EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4112Adolescent Development and Learning for Teachers (Includes up to two (2) hours per week of outside-class service learning. May be taken at any time.)3
EDUC 4023Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms (Includes up to four (4) hours per week of school-based practicum)3
EDUC 4125Secondary World Language Methods (Includes up to five (5) hours per week of school-based practicum. Fall only.)3
GRMN 4450Methods of Teaching German3
or GRMN 5020 Applied Linguistics and Foreign Language Teaching Methodology
Note: May not count GRMN 5020 for academic preparation in German (section C, item 6) and for methods.
Total Credit Hours15

Student Teaching

Satisfactory completion of all content and education course requirements is a prerequisite for student teaching. No other courses may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Oral Proficiency Interview: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview with a score of Advanced Low or better.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the state-approved licensure exam, PRAXIS German: World Language (test code 5183).

Secondary Japanese (7–12) Teacher Licensure Program

Grade Requirements

Secondary Japanese teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

Students must complete at least 30 credits in Japanese.

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
JPNS 2120Intermediate Japanese 25
JPNS 3110Advanced Japanese 15
JPNS 3120Advanced Japanese 25
JPNS 4110Advanced Readings in Modern Japanese 13
JPNS 4120Advanced Readings in Modern Japanese 23
Fifteen upper-division credits in Japanese language, literature and/or culture.15

Education Course Requirements

EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4112Adolescent Development and Learning for Teachers (includes up to 2 hours per week of outside-class service learning)3
EDUC 4023Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms (includes up to 4 hours per week of school-based practicum)3
EDUC 4125Secondary World Language Methods (fall only; includes up to 5 hours per week of school-based practicum)3
Total Credit Hours12

Student Teaching

Satisfactory completion of all content and education course requirements is a prerequisite for student teaching. No other courses may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Oral Proficiency Interview: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview with a score of Intermediate High or better.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the state-approved licensure exam (at this time, exams are not available for Japanese; please contact the School of Education for more information).

Secondary Latin (7–12) Teacher Licensure Program

Grade Requirements

Secondary Latin teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

Students must complete at least 30 credits in Latin language and literature courses beyond 1000-level language courses.

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
LATN 2114Intermediate Latin 14
LATN 2124Intermediate Latin 24
LATN 3014Introduction to Latin Prose3
LATN 3024Introduction to Latin Poetry3
Thirty credit hours of Latin coursework above the 1000-level. May include courses from above.30

Education Course Requirements

EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4112Adolescent Development and Learning for Teachers (Includes up to two (2) hours per week of outside-class service learning. May be taken at any time.)3
EDUC 4023Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms (Includes up to four (4) hours per week of school-based practicum)3
EDUC 4125Secondary World Language Methods (Includes up to five (5) hours per week of school-based practicum. Fall only.)3
LATN 4824Latin Teaching Methods: Open Topics3
or LATN 5824 Latin Teaching Methods: Open Topics
Total Credit Hours15

Student Teaching

Satisfactory completion of all content and education course requirements is a prerequisite for student teaching. No other courses may be taken during the student teaching semester.

  • EDUC 4513 Education and Practice (2 credits).
  • EDUC 4712 Student Teaching: Secondary School (10 credits).

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the state-approved licensure exam, PRAXIS Latin (test code 5601).

Secondary Spanish (7–12) Teacher Licensure Program

Grade Requirements

Secondary Spanish teacher licensure candidates must maintain a 2.00 GPA in cumulative, content and education coursework. All grades in Education courses must be a B- or better to maintain good standing in the program. All grades must be a C- or better to satisfy a content coursework requirement.

Content Coursework Requirements

Students must complete at least 30 credits in Spanish at the 3000-level or above.

Courses and Minimum Required Credit Hours
SPAN 3000Advanced Spanish Language Skills5
SPAN 3002Advanced Spanish Conversation3
SPAN 3050Spanish Phonology and Phonetics3
SPAN 3100Literary and Cultural Analysis in Spanish3
SPAN 3120Advanced Spanish Grammar3
Hispanic Linguistics. Choose one of the following courses:3
Advanced Rhetoric and Composition
Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
Special Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Peninsular Literature. Choose one of the following courses:3
Major Works and Trends in Literature and Culture in Spain Up to 1700
Major Works and Trends in Literature and Culture in Spain: 1700-Present
Latin American Literature. Choose one of the following courses:3
Major Works/Trends in Literature and Culture in Latin America Up to the 19th Century
Major Works and Trends in Literature and Culture in Latin America: 1900-Present
Literature. One additional 4000-level course in Spanish or Latin American Literature.3
Culture & Civilization: Peninsular or Latin American3
Please contact an education advisor for a list of acceptable courses.

Education Course Requirements

EDUC 1001Humanities Teaching for Equity: Naming1
EDUC 2001Humanities Teaching for Equity: Noticing2
EDUC 3001Humanities Teaching for Equity: Negotiating2
EDUC 3013School and Society3
EDUC 4112Adolescent Development and Learning for Teachers (includes up to 2 hours per week of outside-class service learning)3
EDUC 4125Secondary World Language Methods (fall only; includes up to 5 hours per week of school-based practicum)3
EDUC 4023Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms (includes up to 4 hours per week of school-based practicum; should be taken concurrently with SPAN 4650.)3
SPAN 4650Methods of Teaching Spanish (should be taken concurrently with SPAN 4023.)3
Total Credit Hours20

Student Teaching

Satisfactory completion of all content and education course requirements is a prerequisite for student teaching. No other courses may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Required Tests and Assessments

Basic Skills: Prior to Student Teaching

Complete an appropriate, college-level math and composition course with a B- or better. Acceptable scores on the ACT, SAT, GRE or Praxis CORE exam will also satisfy the requirement.

Oral Proficiency Interview: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview with a score of Advanced Low or better.

Licensure Exam: Prior to Student Teaching

Pass the state-approved licensure exam, PRAXIS Spanish: World Language (test code 5195).

Learning Outcomes

In their development as teachers for equity and justice who value and center humanistic, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and queer-inclusive stances and practices, candidates in the CU licensure programs:

  • Demonstrate pedagogical expertise in the disciplines they teach, grounded in an understanding of how their content and instructional choices matter.
  • Design lessons that emphasize the importance of critical, collaborative sense-making and diverse perspectives.
  • Strive toward teaching and learning environments that center students’ knowledge and experiences, address existing status/roles of students and teachers, and challenge deficit and neutral perspectives.
  • Plan and facilitate learning communities that provide opportunities for members to exercise dignity and respect for self and others, while developing disciplinary ideas and practices.
  • Demonstrate professional integrity through ethical conduct, reflection and leadership.
  • Foster relationships with students, families, communities and colleagues to advocate for equity and justice commitments.