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Metropolitan State University of Denver

About

MSU Denver empowers Colorado’s students to advance their lives and careers through high-quality, real-world education. The University fuels the state economy through 95,000 work-ready graduates, more than 80 percent of whom remain in Colorado. Located in the heart of the Mile-High City, MSU Denver offers unparalleled access to internships and professional networks that help jump-start careers.

The School of Education prepares you to teach, lead and transform future generations. It helps develop skilled teachers and leaders who reflect on their work, make thoughtful decisions and contribute to positive social change. This is done by:

  • Offering challenging and culturally relevant courses that develop teaching skills, encourage critical thinking and inspire creativity.
  • Providing hands-on training that includes a variety of perspectives and experiences. 
  • Building and maintaining strong partnerships between schools and local communities.
  • Working together across different fields to improve teaching and learning.
  • Recruiting and keeping talented faculty who are leaders in their professional fields.
  • College or University
  • Denver, CO

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
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MSU Denver allows you to be who you are while embracing that journey with a diverse community of people from all walks of life who will someday make the difference in a child’s life by teaching, inspiring and motivating.

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Programs

Bachelor’s & licensure

Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Program

  • 48 months

    Program Duration

  • Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

Relevant Links

Program Info

As one of the largest teacher licensure programs in Colorado, MSU Denver offers bachelor's degree preparation programs for undergraduate students interested in becoming teachers in a wide variety of settings. Students in undergraduate teacher licensure programs will grow into excellent, caring teachers equipped with the knowledge, skills and experience to make a real difference in the lives of children, families and communities. 

MSU Denver is there to help you learn how to positively impact the world by becoming a member of one of the most powerful and important professions in the world. Learn more about the cost of attendance.

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

  • $9,068

    In State Tuition

  • $24,716

    Out of State Tuition

  • $0

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Metropolitan State University of Denver have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Metropolitan State University of Denver to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

$8,000

Grants & Scholarships

Multiple grants and scholarships specific to the School of Education Students are available. Visit the School of Education Scholarships page for more information.

College Opportunity Fund

Most in-state undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor’s degree qualify for the College Opportunity Fund, which lowers the tuition per credit significantly. For additional details on tuition and fees, please visit the Office of the Bursar website.
 

Work Study & Paid Internships

MSU Denver offers need-based work study opportunities.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Licensure Areas

Bilingual Specialist (Pre-K-12)
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12)
Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-3)
Elementary Education (K-6)
English Language Arts (7-12)
Mathematics Secondary Education (7-12)
Music (K-12)
Physical Education (K-12)
Science (7-12)
Social Studies (7-12)
Special Education Generalist (Pre-K-12)
Visual Arts (K-12)
World Languages—French (K-12)
World Languages—Spanish (K-12)
For more information, visit: Admissions

Stats

Gender
  • Male

  • Female


    28%

    72%

Ethnicity
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races


    0%

    3%

    3%

    34%

    0%

    56%

    4%

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