Educational Leadership, Renewal, and Change
Teacher Licensure and Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Education and Human Resource Studies
More Information
For admission, advising, registration, and distance education questions:
Dr. Karen Rattenborg
School of Teacher Education and Principal Preparation
(970) 491-5292
karenr@cahs.colostate.edu
Degree Overview
This cohort-based M.Ed. program focuses on the development and licensing of teachers who have already received their undergraduate degrees in specific content areas. The need for this program is based on the desire to develop mature, highly qualified teachers whose practice is grounded in research and theory.
This specialization is designed for individuals preparing for teaching positions in education. The program will foster an understanding of strong pedagogical skills, as well as a deep understanding of effective theories of learning. The program will strive to meet the growing needs of schools for highly qualified teachers, including those in high-demand areas such as science, technology, engineering, and math.
Degree Benefits
In addition to earning your Educational Leadership, Renewal, and Change master's degree and teacher licensure from Colorado State University, you will:
- Gain knowledge that can be applied immediately to your career.
- Learn from the highly qualified Colorado State University faculty members who are content experts in their fields.
Career Opportunities
You will be prepared to become a teacher within the public or private educational setting. This program is built on partnerships with the local school districts that allow future teachers to gain experience in real schools with real students from the very beginning of the program.
You should earn this degree and licensure if you are seeking a new career in teaching.
Degree at a Glance
Location
Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, CO and Adams City High School in Commerce City, CO. Courses are offered on-site at local schools with some online components. On-campus attendance is required to complete this program.
Total Credits
41 credits
Tuition/Fees
$355 per credit (financial aid available)
Time Frame
Program duration is a minimum of one year and depends on whether your area of teaching interest matches your undergraduate degree. Contact the academic advisor to review your transcripts and determine whether additional credits are required for your content area.
Summer courses are required to complete this program. As a cohort program, the same group of students begins, proceeds through, and completes the program together. The next cohort begins Summer 2010.
Designed For
Individuals preparing for teaching positions in education.



