Undergraduate Programs

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BA in Elementary Education

The BA in Elementary Education prepares reflective, ethical, anti-racist and inclusiveÌýelementary (K-6) teachers who are committed to making the world more equitable and just, through their work in public schools.ÌýGraduates develop the knowledge and tools to provide rich opportunities for all students to learn, and complete coursework for an elementary teaching license with anÌýendorsement in culturally and linguistically diverse education.

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BA in Leadership & Community Engagement

The BA in Leadership and Community Engagement prepares ethical and culturally aware leaders who collaborate with community partners to tackle society’s big challenges. You will take part in one ofÌýthe only degree programs of its kind andÌýasÌýpart of a small number of emerging community engagement degrees nationwide.

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BA in Middle and High School Teaching

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.ÌýGiven the dual-degree nature of the program, students simultaneously pursue and earn BA or BS degrees in their content area major.

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BA in Education Studies

Education studies majors engage in a deep study of how political, cultural, social and historical dynamics shape both policy and practice in education. This program does not lead to teacher licensure but rather prepares students for a broad range of career paths, which could include advocacy, policymaking, higher education or graduate work.Ìý

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Teacher Licensure Pathways

We offer an BA in Elementary Education for those interested in teaching grades K-6, and a BA in Middle and High School Teaching for teacher candidates interested in aÌýteaching license for grades 7-12. The BA in Middle and High School Teaching is a dual-degree program and studentsÌýsimultaneously pursue and earn BA or BS degrees in their content area major suitable for the subject they want to teach.

Ìý ÌýSTEM teacher education students gain added support from the renownedÌý.

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Education Minor

If you are interested in education but not necessarily classroomÌýteaching, this minor will allow you to study more deeply how political, cultural, social, and historical dynamics shape policy and practice in education, understand issues of equity and social justice, and prepare you to work inÌýinformal educationalÌýsettings.

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Leadership Studies Minor

Whether you plan to lead a start-up, be a community organizer, found a non-profit, serve in the military, or run for office, the Leadership Studies Minor will help you develop as a leader. You will explore the academic research about leadership and will apply your leadership practice as a CU Boulder student.

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BAMÌýin Ethnic Studies and Education

You will developÌýa better understanding of the social, political, and cultural factors influencing our diverse world in thisÌýBAM (Bachelor's and Master's)ÌýConcurrent Degree Program allowingÌýan efficient and rigorous path toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Ethnic Studies and a Master’s Degree in Education in just five years.

Pathways and Certificates Open to All Majors

The intensive two-year INVST Community Leadership Program offers transformative service learning for students who are passionate about social and environmental justice. ÌýThe certificate program develops leaders who engage in compassionate action as a lifetime commitment.

An international youth leadership program that places young people in the center of public life. Youth participants design, implement, and undertake community-based projects that address social issues with support from CU Boulder students as "coaches."Ìý

Through coursework, service, and socialization that is open to all majors, Multicultural Leadership Scholars develop a deep awareness of their own values and belief systems as well as those of others.

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