Overview

The Secondary Science License major from University of Colorado Denver combines cutting-edge research with real classroom experiences. You'll learn from innovative faculty members who are locally, nationally and internationally recognized for their research in secondary science education.

They will provide you with a robust knowledge base and relevant learning experiences in transforming deep content knowledge into learning experiences for youth across multiple cultural contexts as it relates to teaching youth in grades 7 through 12. You'll engage in powerful classroom experiences and benefit from our rich 20-year history of partnering with schools to prepare teachers.

What you'll study

The secondary science program ensures that you will develop deep content knowledge across a number of disciplines important to become a successful science teacher with courses in physics, biology, chemistry and geology.

You will also be prepared with the methods and foundations coursework that will make you a highly effective, innovative and compassionate secondary science teacher skilled in improving student performance and reaching the needs of today's diverse learners in a variety of school settings. You will have the skills to be a teacher leader. CU Denver graduates often go on to acquire positions in educational leadership as their careers progress.

Program Delivery

This is an on-campus program with a variety of delivery options for many of our courses including hybrid, evening, weekend, and online courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

CLDE Foundations
Equality, Rights & Education
Children's Thinking and Assessment
Social Foundations and Cultural Diversity in Urban Education
Responsive Classroom Communities
Community Based Field Experience & Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-02 00:00:00
Starting 2024-06-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Disciplines

Education Natural Sciences View 820 other Bachelors in Natural Sciences 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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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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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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

30126 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30126 USD per year during 48 months.
National

28830 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28830 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

11502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11502 USD per year 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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Secondary Science License.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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