Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education

Have you always wanted to become an elementary teacher, but your life path took you in another direction? Did you recently realize that teaching grades kindergarten – 6 is the profession for you? The Master of Arts in Teaching program with a concentration in Elementary Education combines a master’s degree and requirements for teacher licensure in Colorado to prepare you for a successful career in K-6 education through a high quality, supportive, and accessible program!

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We emphasize preparing K-6 master teachers who are self-reflective, lifelong learners with an understanding of child development, content and pedagogy and who will make effective decisions in diverse classrooms. Teacher candidates apply theory, research, classroom experience and professional judgment to lead others in collaborative planning, implementation and evaluation of effective instruction for K-6 students.

Why choose this program?

• Diverse student population
• Engaging, topical coursework
• Supportive faculty and staff who value diversity, equity and inclusion
• Clinical experiences in partnership schools across the Denver metro area throughout your program

With a Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education degree, you will have the knowledge, skills, and experience to be a highly effective K-6 teacher who thinks critically about classroom issues and supports the needs of diverse learners.

Our graduates begin their teaching careers prepared and excited to become leaders in their schools and communities!

To apply to the MAT program for Special Education or Elementary Education, applicants must meet the following requirement:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Completed MSU Denver Graduate Application
• Graduate Application Fee of $50
• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities.
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• Professional Recommendation
• International Student Admissions Documents (if required)

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Dr. Krista Griffin

Dr. Krista Griffin is one of our reading specialists in the Master of Arts in Elementary Teaching program. You might meet Dr. Griffin in the free Praxis review workshops offered to our Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education students once each fall and spring. A particular passion of Dr. Griffin’s is supporting groups of elementary licensure students in applying for MSU Denver funds to attend the Annual Conference of the Colorado Council of the International Reading Association (CCIRA), where she mentors our candidates in networking as literacy professionals.

Dr. Rolly Schendel

Dr. Rolly Schendel, a reading specialist in our department, values building community among our graduate students. He serves as the faculty advisor to our graduate students who are currently enrolled in our Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education program. Once you’re enrolled in your first semester of classes as a degree-seeking graduate student, reach out to meet Dr. Schendel.

Our Master of Arts in Teaching: Special Education graduates become teachers and leaders in schools and facilities not just in Colorado, but across the country as well!

Where will you end up?  Get started today to find out.