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Use these guides as a reference only and work with academic and faculty advisors throughout your program to plan out your coursework using our official degree audit and program planning systems.
Elementary Education Major with Licensure: 4-Year Plan
This guide is for students completing the licensure pathway of the Elementary Education major with any concentration, based on the 2024-2025 university catalog.
Please note: students who transfer in with a completed associate’s degree with Degree with Designation status or Statewide Elementary Education Articulation Agreement status should refer to the “Degree with Designation” version of this guide.
- All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
- All students must complete the School of Education admission process.
- Please see your Elementary Education advisor to plan your course of study.
- Some courses are offered in Fall, Spring, Summer only, as noted after the course title.
This 4-year plan is intended to support advising and course registration planning. For official documentation of degree requirements, please refer to your Degree Progress Report or the University Catalog. Please note: requirements to earn teacher licensure recommendation are subject to change according to mandates from the Colorado Department of Education, regardless of catalog year.
Praxis Exam Information:
Students in this program should complete the Praxis exams at recommended points in the program identified below. Please refer to the Praxis Exam Information and Resources page for exam details and tutoring resources.
Year 1
Semester 1 (Year 1):
Written Communication (General Studies) (1 of 2)
3 credits
Oral Communication (General Studies)
3 credits
EDU 1111 – Education Within Diverse Communities (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Social & Behavioral Science (General Studies) (1 of 2)
3 credits
Social & Behavioral Science (General Studies) (2 of 2)
3 credits
MTH 1610 – Integrated Mathematics I (General Studies: Quantitative Literacy)
3 credits
Semester 1 Total:
18 credits
Semester 2 (Year 1):
Written Communication (General Studies) (2 of 2)
3 credits
Historical (General Studies) *Take Praxis Elementary Social Studies (#5904) exam after
3 credits
MTH 2620 – Integrated Mathematics II (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
SED 3600 – Exceptional Learners in the Classroom
3 credits
Arts and Humanities (General Studies) (1 of 2)
3 credits
EDU 2111 – Becoming an Elementary Teacher (Fall ,Spring)
3 credits
Semester 2 Total:
18 credits
Year 2
Semester 3 (Year 2):
Arts & Humanities (General Studies) (2 of 2)
3 credits
SCI 2600 – Integrated Bio & Earth Science (Gen Studies: N & P Science)
3 credits
EDU 3222 – Developing Differentiated Learning Environments (Fall ,Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3111 – Emergent Literacy K-3 (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
MTL 3600 – Mathematics for the Elementary Curriculum (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Semester 3 Total:
15 credits
Semester 4 (Year 2):
EDT 3010 – Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching
3 credits
SCI 2610 – Integrated Physical and Chemical Science (Gen Studies: N & P Science) (Fall, Spring) *Take Praxis Elementary Science (#5905) exam after
3 credits
EDU 3444 – Instructional and Assessment Practices in Differentiated Classrooms (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3445 – Field Experience: Assessment Practices in Diff. Classrooms (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
CLD 3510 – Perspectives in Education for CLD Learners
3 credits
Course from major concentration (1 of 5)
3 credits
Semester 4 Total:
16 credits
45 field experience hours
Year 3
Semester 5 (Year 3):
RDG 3222 – Teaching Elementary School Writing (Fall, Spring) *Take Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (#5205) exam after
3 credits
RDG 3333 – Intermediate Literacy 4-6 (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3335 – Field Experience: K-6 Literacy (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
CLD 3910 – Assessment of English Language Learners
3 credits
Course from major concentration (2 of 5)
3 credits
Course from major concentration (3 of 5)
3 credits
Semester 5 Total:
16 credits
45 field experience hours
Semester 6 (Year 3):
EDU 3550 – Teaching Elementary School Science and Health (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3666 – Teaching Elem School Math (Fall, Spring) *Take Praxis Elementary Math (#5903) exam after
3 credits
EDU 3665 – Field Experience: Teaching Science, Health and Math (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
EDU 4011 – Teaching Elementary School Social Studies (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Course from major concentration (4 of 5)
3 credits
Course from major concentration (5 of 5)
3 credits
Semester 6 Total:
16 credits
45 field experience hours
Year 4 (Residency)
Semester 7 (Year 4):
RDG 4444 – Accountability in Whole Class Literacy Assessment (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 4115 – Residency I (Fall, Spring)
Or
EDU 4116 – CLD Residency I (Fall, Spring)
7 credits
3 days per week all-day Residency
PETE 2130 – Health & Physical Education for Elementary Teachers (Fall, Spring)
2 credits
Semester 7 Total:
12 credits
3 days per week all-day Residency
Semester 8 (Year 4):
EDU 4222 Designing Instruction for All Learners (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 4225 Residency II (Fall, Spring)
Or
EDU 4226 CLD Residency II (Fall, Spring)
9 credits
4 days per week all-day Residency
Semester 8 Total:
12 credits
4 days per week all-day Residency
Elementary Education Major with Licensure (for Degree with Designation transfer students): 4-Year Plan
This guide is for students transferring in with a “Degree with Designation” and who are completing the licensure pathway of the Elementary Education major with any concentration, based on the 2024-2025 university catalog.
Please note: students who did not transfer in with a completed associate’s degree with Degree with Designation status or Statewide Elementary Education Articulation Agreement status should refer to the standard version of this guide.
- All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
- All licensure students must complete the School of Education admission process.
- Please see your Elementary Education advisor to plan your course of study.
- Some courses are offered in Fall, Spring, Summer only, as noted after the course title.
This 4-year plan is intended to support advising and course registration planning. For official documentation of degree requirements, please refer to your Degree Progress Report or the University Catalog. Please note: requirements to earn teacher licensure recommendation are subject to change according to mandates from the Colorado Department of Education, regardless of catalog year.
Praxis Exam Information:
Students in this program should complete the Praxis exams at recommended points in the program identified below. Please refer to the Praxis Exam Information and Resources page for exam details and tutoring resources.
Year 1
Semester 1 (Year 1):
Written Communication (General Studies)
Satisfied by: ENG 121/1021
3 credits
Oral Communication (General Studies)
Satisfied by: COM 115/1150
3 credits
EDU 1111 – Education Within Diverse Communities (Fall, Spring)
Satisfied by: EDU 234/2341
3 credits
Social & Behavioral Science (General Studies) (1 of 2)
Satisfied by: GEO 105/1005
3 credits
Social & Behavioral Science (General Studies) (2 of 2)
Satisfied by: POS 111/1011
3 credits
MTH 1610 – Integrated Mathematics I (General Studies: Quantitative Literacy)
Satisfied by: MAT 155/1220
3 credits
Semester 1 Total:
18 credits (all satisfied by transfer credits)
Semester 2 (Year 1):
Written Communication (General Studies)
Satisfied by: ENG 122/1022
3 credits
Historical (General Studies) *Take Praxis Elementary Social Studies (#5904) exam after
Satisfied by: HIS 121/1210
3 credits
MTH 2620 – Integrated Mathematics II (Fall, Spring)
Satisfied by: MAT 156/1230
3 credits
SED 3600 – Exceptional Learners in the Classroom
Satisfied by: ECE 260/2601**
6 credits
Arts & Humanities (General Studies) (1 of 2)
Satisfied by: ART 110/1110 or MUS 120/1020
3 credits
EDU 2111 – Becoming an Elementary Teacher (Fall, Spring)
Satisfied by: EDU 221/2211
3 credits
Semester 2 Total:
18 credits (all satisfied by transfer credits)
** Substitutions are possible for this course, please meet with a School of Education Professional Advisor to discuss.
Year 2
Semester 3 (Year 2):
Arts & Humanities (General Studies) (2 of 2)
Satisfied by: LIT 255/2055
3 credits
SCI 2600 – Integrated Bio & Earth Science (Gen Studies: N & P Science)
Satisfied by: SCI 156/1056
3 credits
EDU 3222 – Developing Differentiated Learning Environments (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3111 – Emergent Literacy K-3 (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
MTL 3600 – Mathematics for the Elementary Curriculum (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Semester 3 Total:
15 credits (6 credits satisfied by transfer credits)
Semester 4 (Year 2):
EDT 3010 – Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching
Satisfied by: EDU 261/2611
3 credits
SCI 2610 – Integrated Physical and Chemical Science (General Studies: Natural and Physical Science) (Fall, Spring) *Take Praxis Elementary Science (#5905) exam after
Satisfied by: SCI 155/1055
3 credits
EDU 3444 – Instructional and Assessment Practices in Differentiated Classrooms (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3445 – Field Experience: Assessment Practices in Diff. Classrooms (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
CLD 3510 – Perspectives in Education for CLD Learners
3 credits
Course from major concentration (1 of 5)
Satisfied by: PSY 235/2440
3 credits
Semester 4 Total:
16 credits (9 credits satisfied by transfer credits)
45 field experience hours
Year 3
Semester 5 (Year 3):
RDG 3222 – Teaching Elementary School Writing (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3333 – Intermediate Literacy 4-6 (Fall, Spring) *Take Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (#5205) exam after
3 credits
RDG 3335 – Field Experience: K-6 Literacy (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
CLD 3910 – Assessment of English Language Learners
3 credits
Course from major concentration (2 of 5)
Satisfied by: PSY 238/2441**
3 credits
Course from major concentration (3 of 5)
Satisfied by: LIT 115/1015**
3 credits
Semester 5 Total:
16 credits (6 credits satisfied by transfer credits)
45 field experience hours
** Substitutions are possible for this course, please meet with a School of Education Professional Advisor to discuss.
Semester 6 (Year 3):
EDU 3550 – Teaching Elementary School Science and Health (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3666 – Teaching Elem School Math (F,S) *Take Praxis Elementary Math (#5903) exam after
3 credits
EDU 3665 – Field Experience: Teaching Science, Health and Math (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
EDU 4011 – Teaching Elementary School Social Studies (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Course from major concentration (4 of 5)
Satisfied by: SOC 101/1001**
3 credits
Course from major concentration (5 of 5)
Satisfied by: EDU 288/2088 (1cr) or HWE 100/1050**
3 credits
Semester 6 Total:
16 credits (6 credits satisfied by transfer credits)
45 field experience hours
** Substitutions are possible for this course, please meet with a School of Education Professional Advisor to discuss.
Year 4 (Residency)
Semester 7 (Year 4):
RDG 4444 – Accountability in Whole Class Literacy Assessment (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 4115 – Residency I (Fall, Spring)
Or
EDU 4116 – CLD Residency I (Fall, Spring)
7 credits
3 days per week all-day Residency
PETE 2130 – Health & Physical Education for Elementary Teachers (Fall, Spring)
2 credits
Semester 7 Total:
12 credits
3 days per week all-day Residency
Semester 8 (Year 4):
EDU 4222 Designing Instruction for All Learners (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 4225 Residency II (Fall, Spring)
Or
EDU 4226 CLD Residency II (Fall, Spring)
9 credits
4 days per week all-day Residency
Semester 8 Total:
12 credits
4 days per week all-day Residency
Elementary Education Major (Non-Licensure): 4-Year Plan
This guide is for students completing the non-licensure pathway of the Elementary Education major with any concentration, based on the 2024-2025 university catalog.
Please note: students who transfer in with a completed associate’s degree with Degree with Designation status or Statewide Elementary Education Articulation Agreement status should refer to the “Degree with Designation” version of this guide.
- All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
- All students must complete the School of Education admission process.
- Please see your Elementary Education advisor to plan your course of study.
- Some courses are offered in Fall, Spring, Summer only, as noted after the course title.
This 4-year plan is intended to support advising and course registration planning. For official documentation of degree requirements, please refer to your Degree Progress Report or the University Catalog.
Year 1
Semester 1 (Year 1):
Written Communication (General Studies) (1 of 2)
3 credits
Oral Communication (General Studies)
3 credits
EDU 1111 – Education Within Diverse Communities (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Social & Behavioral Science (General Studies) (1 of 2)
3 credits
Social & Behavioral Science (General Studies) (2 of 2)
3 credits
MTH 1610 – Integrated Mathematics I (General Studies: Quantitative Literacy)
3 credits
Semester 1 Total:
18 credits
Semester 2 (Year 1):
Written Communication (General Studies) (2 of 2)
3 credits
Historical (General Studies)
3 credits
MTH 2620 – Integrated Mathematics II (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
SED 3600 – Exceptional Learners in the Classroom
6 credits
Arts & Humanities (General Studies) (1 of 2)
3 credits
EDU 2111 – Becoming an Elementary Teacher (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Semester 2 Total:
18 credits
Year 2
Semester 3 (Year 2):
Arts & Humanities (General Studies) (2 of 2)
3 credits
SCI 2600 – Integrated Bio & Earth Science (Gen Studies: N & P Science)
3 credits
EDU 3222 – Developing Differentiated Learning Environments (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3111 – Emergent Literacy K-3 (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
MTL 3600 – Mathematics for the Elementary Curriculum (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Semester 3 Total:
15 credits
Semester 4 (Year 2):
EDT 3010 – Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching
3 credits
SCI 2610 – Integrated Physical and Chemical Science (General Studies: Natural and Physical Science) (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3444 – Instructional and Assessment Practices in Differentiated Classrooms (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3445 – Field Experience: Assessment Practices in Diff. Classrooms (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
CLD 3510 – Perspectives in Education for CLD Learners
3 credits
Course from major concentration (1 of 5)
3 credits
Semester 4 Total:
16 credits
45 field experience hours
Year 3
Semester 5 (Year 3):
RDG 3222 – Teaching Elementary School Writing (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3333 – Intermediate Literacy 4-6 (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3335 – Field Experience: K-6 Literacy (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
CLD 3910 – Assessment of English Language Learners
3 credits
Course from major concentration (2 of 5)
3 credits
Course from major concentration (3 of 5)
3 credits
Semester 5 Total:
16 credits
45 field experience hours
Semester 6 (Year 3):
EDU 3550 – Teaching Elementary School Science and Health (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3666 – Teaching Elem School Math (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3665 – Field Experience: Teaching Science, Health and Math (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
EDU 4011 – Teaching Elementary School Social Studies (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Course from major concentration (4 of 5)
3 credits
Course from major concentration (5 of 5)
3 credits
Semester 6 Total:
16 credits
45 field experience hours
Year 4 (Residency)
Semester 7 (Year 4):
PSY – Non-Licensure Pathway course** (1 of 5)
3 credits
PSY – Non-Licensure Pathway course** (2 of 5)
3 credits
PSY – Non-Licensure Pathway course** (3 of 5)
3 credits
PETE 2130 – Health & Physical Education for Elementary Teachers (Fall, Spring)
2 credits
Semester 7 Total:
11 credits
**Please meet with an Elementary Education advisor to select PSY non-licensure courses.
Semester 8 (Year 4):
EDS 4010 – Action Research within Communities of Practice (Spring)
3 credits
PSY – Non-Licensure Pathway course** (4 of 5)
3 credits
PSY – Non-Licensure Pathway course** (5 of 5)
3 credits
Elective *Please see Advisor*
1 credit
Semester 8 Total:
10 credits
**Please meet with an Elementary Education advisor to select PSY non-licensure courses.
Elementary Education Major (Non-Licensure) (for Degree with Designation transfer students): 4-Year Plan
This guide is for students transferring in with a “Degree with Designation” and who are completing the non-licensure pathway of the Elementary Education major with any concentration, based on the 2024-2025 university catalog.
Please note: students who did not transfer in with a completed associate’s degree with Degree with Designation status or Statewide Elementary Education Articulation Agreement status should refer to the standard version of this guide.
- All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
- All students must complete the School of Education admission process.
- Please see your Elementary Education advisor to plan your course of study.
- Some courses are offered in Fall, Spring, Summer only, as noted after the course title.
This 4-year plan is intended to support advising and course registration planning. For official documentation of degree requirements, please refer to your Degree Progress Report or the University Catalog.
Year 1
Semester 1 (Year 1):
Written Communication (General Studies) (1 of 2)
Satisfied by: ENG 121/1021
3 credits
Oral Communication (General Studies)
Satisfied by: COM 115/1150
3 credits
EDU 1111 – Education Within Diverse Communities (Fall, Spring)
Satisfied by: EDU 234/2341
3 credits
Social & Behavioral Science (General Studies) (1 of 2)
Satisfied by: GEO 105/1005
3 credits
Social & Behavioral Science (General Studies) (2 of 2)
Satisfied by: POS 111/1011
3 credits
MTH 1610 – Integrated Mathematics I (General Studies: Quantitative Literacy)
Satisfied by: MAT 155/1220
3 credits
Semester 1 Total:
18 credits (all satisfied by transfer credits)
Semester 2 (Year 1):
Written Communication (General Studies) (2 of 2)
Satisfied by: ENG 122/1022
3 credits
Historical (General Studies)
Satisfied by: HIS 121/1210
3 credits
MTH 2620 – Integrated Mathematics II (Fall, Spring)
Satisfied by: MAT 156/1230
3 credits
SED 3600 – Exceptional Learners in the Classroom
Satisfied by: ECE 260/2601**
6 credits
Arts & Humanities (General Studies) (1 of 2)
Satisfied by: ART 110/1110 or MUS 120/1020
3 credits
EDU 2111 – Becoming an Elementary Teacher (Fall, Spring)
Satisfied by: EDU 221/2211
3 credits
Semester 2 Total:
18 credits (all satisfied by transfer credits)
** Substitutions are possible for this course, please meet with a School of Education Professional Advisor to discuss.
Year 2
Semester 3 (Year 2):
Arts & Humanities (General Studies) (2 of 2)
Satisfied by: LIT 255/2055
3 credits
SCI 2600 – Integrated Bio & Earth Science (Gen Studies: N & P Science)
Satisfied by: SCI 156/1056
3 credits
EDU 3222 – Developing Differentiated Learning Environments (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3111 – Emergent Literacy K-3 (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
MTL 3600 – Mathematics for the Elementary Curriculum (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Semester 3 Total:
15 credits (6 credits satisfied by transfer credits)
Semester 4 (Year 2):
EDT 3010 – Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching
Satisfied by: EDU 261/2611
3 credits
SCI 2610 – Integrated Physical and Chemical Science (General Studies: Natural and Physical Science) (Fall, Spring)
Satisfied by: SCI 155/1055
3 credits
EDU 3444 – Instructional and Assessment Practices in Differentiated Classrooms (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3445 – Field Experience: Assessment Practices in Diff. Classrooms (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
CLD 3510 – Perspectives in Education for CLD Learners
3 credits
Course from major concentration (1 of 5)
Satisfied by: PSY 235/2440
3 credits
Semester 4 Total:
16 credits (9 credits satisfied by transfer credits)
45 field experience hours
Year 3
Semester 5 (Year 3):
RDG 3222 – Teaching Elementary School Writing (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3333 – Intermediate Literacy 4-6 (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3335 – Field Experience: K-6 Literacy (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
CLD 3910 – Assessment of English Language Learners
3 credits
Course from major concentration (2 of 5)
Satisfied by: PSY 238/2441**
3 credits
Course from major concentration (3 of 5)
Satisfied by: LIT 115/1015**
3 credits
Semester 5 Total:
16 credits (6 credits satisfied by transfer credits)
45 field experience hours
** Substitutions are possible for this course, please meet with a School of Education Professional Advisor to discuss.
Semester 6 (Year 3):
EDU 3550 – Teaching Elementary School Science and Health (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3666 – Teaching Elem School Math (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3665 – Field Experience: Teaching Science, Health and Math (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
EDU 4011 – Teaching Elementary School Social Studies (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Course from major concentration (4 of 5)
Satisfied by: SOC 101/1001**
3 credits
Course from major concentration (5 of 5)
Satisfied by: EDU 288/2088 (1cr) or HWE 100/1050**
3 credits
Semester 6 Total:
16 credits (6 credits satisfied by transfer credits)
45 field experience hours
** Substitutions are possible for this course, please meet with a School of Education Professional Advisor to discuss.
Year 4 (Residency)
Semester 7 (Year 4):
PSY – Non-Licensure Pathway course** (1 of 5)
3 credits
PSY – Non-Licensure Pathway course** (2 of 5)
3 credits
PSY – Non-Licensure Pathway course** (3 of 5)
3 credits
PETE 2130 – Health & Physical Education for Elementary Teachers (Fall, Spring)
2 credits
Semester 7 Total:
11 credits
**Please meet with an Elementary Education advisor to select PSY non-licensure courses.
Semester 8 (Year 4):
EDS 4010 – Action Research within Communities of Practice (Spring)
3 credits
PSY – Non-Licensure Pathway course** (4 of 5)
3 credits
PSY – Non-Licensure Pathway course** (5 of 5)
3 credits
Elective *Please see Advisor*
1 credit
Semester 8 Total:
10 credits
**Please meet with an Elementary Education advisor to select PSY non-licensure courses.
Post-Baccalaureate Licensure in Elementary Education
Post-baccalaureate teacher licensure is for candidates who are interested in obtaining a teaching license in Colorado and who have been awarded a conferred bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. These programs do not grant a degree or certificate; they only grant recommendation to the State of Colorado for your teaching license by completion of an Approved Program Verification (APV) form (this is the required document to apply for a license after completing a state-approved licensure program in Colorado).
We strongly encourage those interested in this program to also review our Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education program, which consists of fewer credit hours and results in a master’s degree and teacher licensure recommendation.
- All courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
- All students must complete the School of Education admission process.
- Please see your Elementary Education advisor to plan your course of study.
- Some courses are offered in Fall, Spring, Summer only, as noted after the course title.
This program plan is intended to support advising and course registration planning. For official documentation of program requirements, please refer to the University Catalog. Please note: requirements to earn teacher licensure recommendation are subject to change according to mandates from the Colorado Department of Education, regardless of catalog year.
Praxis Exam Information:
Students in this program should complete the Praxis exams at recommended points in the program identified below. Please refer to the Praxis Exam Information and Resources page for exam details and tutoring resources.
Year 1
Semester 1 (Year 1):
MTH 1610 – Integrated Mathematics I*
3 credits
RDG 3111 – Emergent Literacy K-3 (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
CLD 3510 – Perspectives in Education for CLD Learners
3 credits
EDU 3444 – Instructional and Assessment Practices in Differentiated Classrooms (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3445 – Field Experience: Assessment Practices in Differentiated Classrooms (Fall, Spring) *Take Praxis Elementary Social Studies (#5904) and Science (#5905) exams after
1 credit
45 field experience hours
Semester 1 Total:
13 credits
45 field experience hours
Semester 2 (Year 1):
MTH 2620 – Integrated Mathematics II* (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
CLD 3910 – Assessment of English Language Learners
3 credits
RDG 3222 – Teaching Elementary School Writing (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
RDG 3333 – Intermediate Literacy 4-6 (Fall, Spring) *Take Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (#5205) exam after
3 credits
RDG 3335 – Field Experience: K-6 Literacy (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
Semester 2 Total:
13 credits
45 field experience hours
Year 2
Semester 3 (Year 2):
EDU 3550 – Teaching Elementary School Science and Health (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 3666 – Teaching Elem School Math (Fall, Spring) *Take Praxis Elementary Math (#5903) exam after
3 credits
EDU 3665 – Field Experience: Teaching Science, Health and Mathematics (Fall, Spring)
1 credit
45 field experience hours
EDU 4011 – Teaching Elementary School Social Studies (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
MTL 3600 – Mathematics of the Elementary Curriculum (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
Semester 3 Total:
13 credits
45 field experience hours
Semester 4 (Year 2):
RDG 4444 – Accountability in Whole Class Literacy Assessment (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 4115 – Residency I (Fall, Spring)
7 credits
Or
EDU 4116 – CLD Residency I (Fall, Spring)
7 credits
Semester 4 Total:
10 credits
3 full days per week of residency
Year 3
Semester 5 (Year 3):
EDU 4222 – Designing Instruction for All Learners (Fall, Spring)
3 credits
EDU 4225 – Residency II (Fall, Spring)
9 credits
Or
EDU 4226 – CLD Residency II (Fall, Spring)
9 credits
Semester 5 Total:
12 credits
4 full days per week of residency
GRAND TOTAL: 61 credits
Notes:
Students who wish to earn an endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education need to complete 12 additional credits in CLD coursework prior to beginning CLD Residency I/II.
In addition to the courses on this guide, you may be required to complete additional coursework to meet the State of Colorado’s standards for English language learners. You must meet with a School of Education faculty advisor to approve your ELL requirements.