Undergraduate Programs

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We are dedicated to preparing educators and community leaders who lead in the classroom and community. We invite you to explore our innovative majors and minors, offering close-knit learning communities and extensive real-world experience.

BA in Elementary Education

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

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 of the only degree programs of its kind and as part of a small number of emerging community engagement degrees nationwide.

BA in Middle and High School Teaching

Our BA in Middle and High School Teaching prepares classroom teachers for grades 6-12 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. Given the dual-degree nature of the program, students simultaneously pursue and earn BA or BS degrees in their content area major.

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.

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 a teaching license for grades 6-12. The BA in Middle and High School Teaching is a dual-degree program and students simultaneously pursue and earn BA or BS degrees in their content area major suitable for the subject they want to teach.

STEM teacher education students gain added support from the renowned CU Teach program.

Education Minor

If you are interested in education but not necessarily classroom teaching, 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 in informal educational settings.

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.

BAM in Ethnic Studies and Education

You will develop a better understanding of the social, political, and cultural factors influencing our diverse world in this BAM (Bachelor's and Master's) Concurrent Degree Program allowing an 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

INVST Community Studies

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

Public Achievement

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."

Multicultural Leadership Scholars

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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