Overview

This four-year, 126-credit hour undergraduate BA Special Education - Elementary Education (License) program at University of Colorado Denver prepares students to apply for a Colorado teaching license in Special Education. The BA will equip you with impactful and effective skills for leading inclusive classrooms and championing the strengths and assets of children with differing abilities. Every child deserves a highly qualified teacher in their classroom. We help put you there.

What you'll learn

At the University of Colorado Denver, you'll learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty members who are known for innovation and research in literacy, language, social and emotional growth, gifted and talented learners, students with learning disabilities and building a diverse teacher workforce.

During the course of your studies, you'll learn about emotional/behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities in order to grow into a professional whom schools seek. You'll be surrounded by other committed, talented students who crave a deeper level of preparedness—one that will allow them to give their best to every student, every day.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Digital Teaching and Learning

Child Ecology

Children’s Thinking & Assess

Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers

Cultural Diversity in Urban Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Special Education Teaching Primary Education View 1215 other Bachelors in Teaching in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit Online Application

Pay a non-refundable $75 application fee by credit card

You are required to submit complete transcripts from ALL secondary/high schools you have attended – even if you did not graduate from the school.

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

37611 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1194 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

35815 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1137 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

15592 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 495 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Denver

1310 - 2220 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Special Education - Elementary Education (License).

Available Scholarships

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