University of Colorado Colorado springs

The UCCS College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). We offer a wide range of programs, including undergraduate and advanced degrees, initial and advanced licenses, and additional endorsements.

In Fall 2017, 1,063 students enrolled for 9,023 credit hours across three key departments: Teaching and Learning, Counseling and Human Services, and Leadership, Research, and Foundations.

The Teaching and Learning department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Elementary Education, along with the UCCSTeach program for secondary math and science education majors. Additionally, we offer undergraduate and graduate licensure in Special Education Generalist and a Master of Arts in Special Education. The department also provides a Bachelor of Innovation in Inclusive Early Childhood Education.

The Counseling and Human Services department offers a Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services, with CACREP-accredited School and Clinical Mental Health programs. We also offer a Master of Arts with a focus on Counseling and Leadership Air Officer Commanding Cohort (AOCC) in collaboration with the United States Air Force Academy, a minor in Human Services, and licensure coursework for School Counseling.

The Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations provides a Master of Arts in Leadership, courses for principal or superintendent licensure, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy.

For more information about COE programs, please contact the Student Resource Office at education@uccs.edu, visit www.uccs.edu/coe, or call 719-255-4996.

Vision
We aspire to be the leading regional College of Education, promoting a just and inclusive global society.

Mission
We prepare educators, leaders, and counselors committed to equity, inquiry, and innovation.

Goals

• Foster equity, diversity, and social justice
• Provide high-quality preparation for education and counseling professionals
• Engage in research-driven inquiry and practice
• Offer continuous professional development
• Integrate and advance the use of technology
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to drive change
• Optimize efficiency and effectiveness through cross-college and university collaboration

Core Values

• Equity
• Inquiry
• Innovation

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