Secondary Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure - Mathematics

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Department of Secondary, K-12 and Educational Technology

About the Program

Post-baccalaureate teacher licensure programs are designed to prepare students with a conferred bachelor’s degree for teacher licensure in Colorado. Admission requirements for post-baccalaureate students seeking licensure include evidence of having at least a conferred bachelor’s degree and all stated criteria for Formal Admission to the School of Education.

Students should meet with an advisor in the Math department and the secondary/K-12 education department for detailed information on post-baccalaureate licensure in Math. Faculty will review the transcript for completed coursework appropriate for the endorsement being sought. It may be necessary for a post-baccalaureate candidate to complete specified courses in the content area in addition to the teacher licensure coursework. Visit the School of Education website for additional information.

Secondary Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure - Mathematics

Admission requirements for post-baccalaureate students seeking licensure include evidence of having at least a conferred bachelor’s degree, as well as the stated admission criteria. Students should see an advisor in the Math department and the secondary/K-12 education department for detailed information on post-baccalaureate licensure in Math. Faculty will review the transcript for completed coursework appropriate for the endorsement being sought. It may be necessary for a post-baccalaureate candidate to complete specified courses in the content area in addition to the teacher licensure coursework.

Required Content Coursework in Mathematics

Specific coursework is required in various categories of Mathematics to meet standards for Mathematics teacher licensure. Please contact a Mathematics Education advisor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for transcript review and additional content coursework planning.

Licensure Core for Secondary Education - Post-Baccalaureate:

Foundations (18 credits)

CLD 3510 - Perspectives in Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners Credits: 3
EDS 3130 - Democratic Foundations of Education, Schooling, and Learning Credits: 3
EDS 3150 - Critical Sociocultural Lenses for Teachers Credits: 3
EDS 3170 - Building Humanizing and Culturally Sustaining School Ecosystems Credits: 3
EDT 3010 - Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching Credits: 3
SED 3600 - Exceptional Learners in the Classroom Credits: 3

Methods and Student Teaching (29 credits)

EDS 3210 - Design of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
EDS 3240 - Field Experience: Curriculum Planning and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 1
EDS 3280 - Disciplinary Literacy in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Schools Credits: 3
MTL 3620 - Mathematics of the Secondary Curriculum Credits: 4
MTL 4630 - Teaching Secondary Mathematics Credits: 4
MTL 3638 - Secondary Mathematics Field Experience Credits: 2
MTL 4690 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12 Credits: 12

Summary of Requirements

Content Courses for Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure	varies
Foundation Courses for Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure	18 credits
Methods Courses and Student Teaching for Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure	29 credits
Total for the Secondary Mathematics Teacher Licensure	47 or more credits