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Western Colorado University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with Teacher Licensure; M.A. in Education (3 + 2)
This innovative model enables students to complete their undergraduate degree, teacher licensure and masters degree in just five years. The first three years are spent mastering the content needed to be an excellent elementary teacher. Year 4 is the clinical residency, where students complete their education coursework online working in a K-5 classroom. In Year 5, students have the option to finish their MA in Education with in emphasis in Teacher Leadership, K-12 Online Leadership or Reading Leadership. We also offer pathways for a CLD endorsement, as well as a Reading Teacher endorsement.
Pathway Type:
Initial Licensure: Undergraduate
Course Format:
In Person, Online
Duration:
48 + months
Region(s) Served:
Statewide, West Central
Contact Information:
103 Crawford Hall, 600 North Adams, Gunnison, CO 81231
Brooke Hanks, Department Chair
bhanks@western.edu, 970-943-2504
Website:
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: Western Colorado UniversityEndorsement Area(s):
- Elementary Education (K-6)
To request a change to this program pathway, copy the following pathway reference id and submit a change request form.
Pathway Reference ID: 65300
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