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Our BA in Middle and High School Teaching prepares classroom teachers for grades 7-12 in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, or Spanish. Our program is designed to support the preparation of reflective, ethical, and responsive teachers committed to making the world more equitable and just through their work in public schools and with the communities they serve.听

Program graduates earn a Bachelor of Arts in Middle and High School Teaching and a Colorado provisional teacher license that allows them to teach Secondary (grades 7-12) English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, or Middle School Math (grades 6-8). Given the dual-degree nature of the program, students simultaneously pursue and earn BA or BS degrees in their content area major.

Over the course of the program, candidates engage with teachers and students in public secondary school classrooms through a series of supported practicum placements that result in over 800 hours of school-based experience.

Features:

  • Learn how to establish a safer and inclusive classroom community that reflects a dynamic understanding of culture.
  • Collaborate with a close-knit learning community and experience small classes led by supportive, nationally renowned faculty.
  • Join a national network of current and aspiring educators in STEM education and Humanities.
  • Work with teachers and students in public middle and high schools and community settings along the Front Range.
  • Design activities, lessons, and units that emphasize the importance of critical, collaborative sense-making and diverse perspectives.
  • Develop skills to advocate for learners鈥攅specially those most marginalized by the education system and society鈥攊nside and outside of schools.
  • Practice learning from and acting in solidarity with families and communities to make schools more equitable and just.
  • Combine your Middle and High School Teaching degree with a BA or BS degree in your content area major.

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Next Steps听

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  • To transfer from another major on campus, visit our transfer within CU Boulder听page.
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  • To talk with听an education advisor, call听303-492-6555 or email听edadvise@colorado.edu.听

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College Town in America

American Institute for Economic Research

1/4

of the current class听of students are from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

#24

worldwide in education among 500 international schools of education.

ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking

800+ hours

of supported experiences in secondary classrooms before you graduate.

FAQs

听If you are just beginning your journey at CU, choose this major when you apply to CU Boulder. Visit the Admissions website to apply.

听Teacher candidates can begin the Middle and High School Teaching program as first-year students, sophomores, juniors, or seniors (CU Teach) and, with a few exceptions, graduate within four years. If interested in learning more, explore intra-university transfer possibilities. Students who wish to pursue the program are also encouraged to contact a School of Education advisor at edadvise@colorado.edu or by phone at 303-492-6555.

听Our BA in Elementary Education, with an endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, aims to prepare elementary school teachers (grades K-6).

Early practicum experiences are designed in cooperation with classroom teachers in middle and high school settings and course instructors. The final field placement includes an immersive student teaching experience with guidance from a trained mentor teacher and dedicated field coach.