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Interested in making a difference, in the classroom and in the community? At the School of Education, we are too. We’ve created a virtual experience to help you learn more about our inclusive and innovative school and how you can become an influential educational leader. From virtually anywhere in the world, you can learn about our programs and majors, research happening on campus and ways to connect with current and future Buffs. 

Whether you’re a prospective or admitted student, we have a variety of ways for you to explore, connect and use this time to prepare for your future.

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Prospective Undergraduate Students:

If you have any questions about undergraduate admissions at the School of Education, please contact Malerie Barnes at malerie.b.barnes@colorado.edu.


Prospective Graduate Students:

Have questions about our MA and PhD graduate programs? Contact our Graduate Admissions Coordinator Jonathon Sawyer with any questions.

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Events for Prospective Students

First-Year Events

The Discover Teaching Conference

Please join us for the Discover Teaching Conference, an all-day visit program hosted by the School of Education, at the University of Colorado Boulder!

Whether you want to be a K-12 classroom teacher or an activist or a community organizer, The Discover Teaching Conference will give you hands-on opportunities to explore our programs, meet our faculty and interact with students. We'll have a welcome and keynote from the Dean, discuss teacher education options at CU Boulder and hands-on workshops addressing critical issues in teaching today. We'll also have a student, alumni and current-teacher panel followed by lunch then an optional tour.

Friday, September 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Register

Graduate Events

Graduate Information Session (Virtual)

Prospective graduate students are invited to meet for a virtual information session with Jon Sawyer, the School of Education’s Graduate Admissions Coordinator, to discuss the admission and application process. A general overview of our programs will be offered, along with helpful tips on how to navigate the process. 

  • Monday, October 3 at 12:30 p.m. MT (PhD specific) — Click here to register.
  • Tuesday, December 6 at 4 p.m. MT (MA specific) — Click here to register.
  • Tuesday, January 10 at 10:30 a.m. MT (MA specific) — Click here to register.

Graduate Information Session (In Person)

Prospective graduate students are invited to meet for an in-person information session with Jon Sawyer, the School of Education’s Graduate Admissions Coordinator, to discuss the admission and application process. A general overview of our programs will be offered, along with helpful tips on how to navigate the process.

  • Tuesday, September 27 at 4 p.m. MT (MA and PhD) — Click here to register.

MA Open Houses with Faculty (Virtual)

Prospective MA students are invited to meet for a virtual open house with a member of our faculty to explore specific program areas of interest. 

  • MA in Higher Education: Tuesday, October 18 at 1 p.m. MT — Click here to register.
  • MA in Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice: Monday, October 24 at 4 p.m. MT — Click here to register.
  • MA in Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity: Monday, October 31 at 1 p.m. MT — Click here to register.
  • MA+ English or Social Studies Licensure: Tuesday, November 1 at 3 p.m. MT — Click here to register. 
  • MA in Math or Science: Tuesday, November 1 at 4 p.m. MT — Click here to register.
  • MA in Learning Sciences and Human Development: Wednesday, November 2 at 4 p.m. MT — Click here to register.

Graduate Studies Preview Day

Please join us in person for our Graduate Studies Preview Day on Saturday, November 12th. This program will be hosted in person, and is open for all prospective MA and PhD Students. The program will include an overview of the admission process and program areas, breakout sessions with faculty by program area of interest, and student experience panels.

Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Register

Highlights

 

CU Boulder's Ed Talks explore hot topics in education through short, engaging presentations led by professors, researchers and collaborators. Watch all the past Ed Talks videos to learn more about some of our faculty's research projects.

Fleming building

The School of Education moves to the Fleming building

The CU Boulder School of Education moved to a beautifully renovated, new campus home in the Fleming building. Learn more about our new, interactive classrooms, bright community spaces, updated doctoral student workspaces and more.

Undergraduate Student Profiles

Estelle Silk

Envisioning an inclusive future

Elementary education major Estelle Silk learned about the importance of inclusivity in teaching and the importance of learning to teach in new ways through the Build a Better Book program.

Matthew in class

All the world’s a stage: Melding passions with social innovation

Leadership and Community Engagement major Matthew Parone transferred to CU Boulder last fall but is already moving full speed ahead through CU's theatre program while brainstorming a micro-theater capstone for his major.

Ally hiking in the mountains

Meet Ally Collard, a passion advocate for students and scientific exploration

From a young age, Alexandra Collard knew she wanted to teach. Collard graduated with a double major in chemistry and mathematics and teacher licensure in secondary science.

Graduate Student Profiles

Paula Abitia

Paying it forward in higher ed

Paula Abitia had always wanted to attend her “dream school,” CU Boulder, yet as a first-generation student of color, the reality of her dream included the struggle for a sense of belonging. She credits higher education professionals with helping her get through challenging times, and now she is paying it forward as a higher education professional and MA graduate.

Andres

Meet Andrés Martínez, an activist educator who leads in his school and graduate courses

Andrés Martínez stood out since the first week of his Master's program. It was clear the 23-year veteran social studies teacher at Thornton High School, a majority Latinx high school, had a careful and articulate way of moving forward critical perspectives.

Meredith

Meet Meredith Nass, a conscientious community organizer seeking social change

Growing up in Durango, in the rural southwest corner of Colorado, Meredith Nass has sought a worldly perspective to bring to her work as a community organizer and coalition builder. Nass is a graduate of the Bachelor's and Master's Program (BAM) in Ethnic Studies and Education.

Read more student stories.

Explore Our Academic Programs

Learn about Undergraduate Studies

BA in Elementary Education

The BA in Elementary Education prepares elementary teachers who create classrooms that are welcoming to all students and who treat all students with dignity and care.

Secondary Humanities Teacher Licensure Program

 

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Undergraduate Programs

We are dedicated to preparing educators and community leaders alike. Committed to advancing democracy, diversity, equity and justice, we invite you to explore our bachelor's degrees and minors as important pathways toward transformative careers as a leader in the classroom and an activist in your community.

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Teacher Licensure Programs

We prepare teachers to educate all students and advance educational equity. Teacher candidates combine social context and content knowledge to better understand and serve all populations while learning specific methods to meet the needs and interests of all students in today’s diverse classrooms.

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Graduate Programs

As a graduate student, you will work closely with a small, collaborative group of nationally renowned faculty and a supportive community dedicated to preparing educators and educational leaders. Explore our MA and PhD programs committed to democracy, diversity, equity and justice.

News and Research at the School of Education

Creating a space for empathy as teachers

The unequal distribution of struggle

Socially just curriculum: Now is the time for curriculum that de-centers whiteness

AI in the classroom

New $20 million center to bring AI into the classroom

Can computers work side-by-side with groups of students to support their engagement in meaningful learning experiences designed by their teachers? That’s the vision of a new research collaboration led by CU Boulder. 

science education

Innovative $7 million initiative seeks to spark curiosity in K-12 science students

New science curriculum materials will spur students to ask and answer their own questions about topics like ocean acidification and antibiotic resistant bacteria.

black lives matter

Why we need to be anti-racists: A School of Education statement to advance justice for Black lives

Black Lives Matter. As a school of education, we are committed to going beyond words to take action.

Read the latest stories.

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