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Transform communities and lives through leadership. At the School of Education, we are devoted to creating a community of thought leaders and engaged educators, researchers and policymakers who make a positive impact in education and our surrounding communities. Be a part of a community that values democracy, diversity, equity and justice.

  •   Top 35 in the world in education (Academic Rankings of World Universities, 2024)

  •   Two graduate programs in the top 25 in the nation: education policy, and curriculum and instruction (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)

  •   #1 graduate education program in the state of Colorado (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)

  •   Our graduates are employed at research universities, teaching universities, K-12 schools and within departments of education

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Programs

Curriculum & Instruction

  Degrees offered: MA, PhD

  • MA in English/Literacy Education
  • MA in K-12 Humanities Education
  • MA in K-12 Math & Science Education
  • MA + Secondary English Licensure
  • MA + Secondary Math Licensure
  • MA + Secondary Science Licensure
  • MA + Secondary Social Studies Licensure
  • PhD in Literacy Studies
  • PhD in Math & Science Education
  • PhD in Education with an emphasis in Teacher Learning, Research & Practice
Education

  Degrees offered: PhD

  • Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
  • Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
  • Learning Sciences & Human Development
  • Literacy Studies
  • Research & Evaluation Methodology
  • STEM Education
  • Teacher Learning, Research & Practice 
Educational Equity & Cultural Diversity

  Degrees offered: MA, PhD

  • MA Track Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education
  • MA Track Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education/Special Education
  • MA Track Social/Multicultural/Bilingual Education
  • PhD in Education with an emphasis in Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice

  Degrees offered: MA, PhD

  • MA Track Community-Based Change
  • MA Track Evaluation & Policy Analysis
  • PhD in Education with an emphasis in Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Higher Education

  Degrees offered: Professional MA

Learning Sciences & Human Development

  Degrees offered: MA, PhD

Online Teacher Leadership

  Degrees offered: MA

  • Teacher and Social and Emotional Learning
  • Teaching Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Students
  • Leading for Change in Science Assessment Practice
  • Cultivating Compassion and Dignity in Ourselves and Our Schools