Elementary Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Program

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Admissions requirements for post-baccalaureate candidates seeking licensure include evidence of having at least a conferred Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and meeting the criteria for formal admission to the Teacher Licensure program. Upon application to the program, copies of official transcripts from all accredited colleges attended must be on filed with the University or submitted directly to the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships (OCEP). Official transcripts from the institution from which the bachelor's degree was earned should be sent to the MSU Denver Admission office. Post-baccalaureate elementary licensure candidates should consult with an advisor in elementary education prior to registering for any courses. A grade of C- or better is required of all courses with letter grades.

Program Requirements

Prerequisite Content Courses

These are required content knowledge although not prerequisite to the other coursework.

MTH 1610 - Integrated Mathematics I Credits: 3
MTH 2620 - Integrated Mathematics II Credits: 3
MTL 3600 - Mathematics of the Elementary Curriculum Credits: 3
Required Content Classes Total: 9 credits
These courses are required but can be taken simultaneously with the required licensure courses.

Required Licensure Courses

EDU 3444 - Instructional and Assessment Practices in Differentiated Classrooms Credits: 3
EDU 3445 - Field Experience: Assessment Practices in Differentiated Classrooms Credits: 1
RDG 3222 - Teaching Elementary School Writing Credits: 3
RDG 3333 - Intermediate Literacy 4-6 Credits: 3
RDG 3335 - Field Experience: K-6 Literacy Credits: 1
EDU 3550 - Teaching Elementary School Science and Health Credits: 3
EDU 3666 - Teaching Elementary School Mathematics Credits: 3
EDU 3665 - Field Experience: Teaching Science, Health and Mathematics Credits: 1
EDU 4011 - Teaching Elementary School Social Studies Credits: 3
EDU 4015 - Field Experience: Teaching Elementary School Social Studies Credits: 1
EDU 4115 - Residency I Credits: 3-7
EDU 4222 - Designing Instruction For All Learners Credits: 3
EDU 4225 - Residency II Credits: 3-9
RDG 4444 - Accountability in Whole Class Literacy Assessment Credits: 3
Total for Licensure Program: 44 credits

The total required licensure courses combined with required content courses equals 53 credits.
Students who are simultaneously completing coursework towards an endorsement in culturally and linguistically diverse education have an option of enrolling in variable credit versions of EDU 4115 Residency I and EDU 4225 Residency II combined with CLD 4115 CLD Residency I and CLD 4225 CLD Residency II. Overall credit requirements do not change although additional learning outcomes are expected of students relative to serving CLD children.

Elementary Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Program

Program Requirements

Prerequisite Content Courses

Recommended Content Courses

Required Licensure Courses