Elementary Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure Program
Information for current students —Catalog — Financial Aid — Apply
Apply by March 1, 2010 for the Summer 2010.
Denver Information meeting in Denver from 6-7 at UNC's Lowry Campus.
- Tuesday, February 9
Colorado Springs Information meeting from 6-7 at the Oracle Building:
- Thursday, February 18
Information for prospective students:
Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree? Do you want your elementary education teaching license? Here is the program for you. See the Program Brochure.
The priority deadline for the program was December 1, 2009. The final deadline for the program is March 1, 2010. You may still apply, however places in the program may be limited.
What ?
The Post Baccalaureate Program is an initial licensure for graduate students who have a bachelor's degree in any area. Depending on a student's background, some liberal arts courses may need to be completed prior to completing the program. The program also satisfies half of the requirements for a master's degree in elementary education. In most cases, courses are offered at the graduate level and have a strong practical experience base, providing teacher candidates with opportunities to learn theory and obtain practice in the various subject areas that comprise the elementary-school curriculum. Students will complete both a practicum field experience and a student teaching experience in an elementary education classroom prior to completion of the program.
Where?
The Post Baccalaureate Program has three cohorts: in Greeley, Loveland, and Denver. A fourth cohort in Colorado Springs may be offered in the early Summer of 2010. A cohort is a group of students who participate together throughout the program. For exact locations, maps, or directions, please click HERE.
When?
The programs begin in late April or early May. The priority application date is December 1. The final deadline is March 1. The students complete their program in three semesters (Summer, Fall and Spring) by the following May. This is an intense program, which requires a full-time commitment; therefore, it is strongly recommended that the applicant does not try to maintain a full-time job.
Who is the advisor?
Mr. Jonathan Shaw is the Off-Campus Program manager who handles most of the logistics (class scheduling, registration, paperwork). Dr. Jenni Harding-DeKam is the academic coordinator and advisor for the Post Baccalaureate program; she makes academic decisions such as admissions, graduation, transcript evaluations and course substitutions.
How do I apply?
Read the application instructions
Do I have to take the GRE?
Only if your GPA on your last 60 semester hours is below 3.0. If it is below, you will need to score 900 combined for the verbal and quantitative sections of GRE. The test results must be sent to the Graduate School, address is below, by December 1.
What transcripts do I need?
Send one official transcript from all institutions of higher learning that you have attended. Transcripts are reviewed for GPA based on the last 60 semester hours.
What Liberal Arts classes are required as background courses?
All teacher candidates mush have a Liberal Arts degree or Liberal Arts subject matter background completed prior to licensure that includes:
• English Composition (1 course with a grade of “A” or “B” or pass the CLEP exam)
• Laboratory Science (1 course – biology, chemistry, earth science physical science)
• Mathematics (1 course – non-remedial)
• Humanities (1 course – visual or performing arts, literature, foreign language, philosophy)
• History (1 course – U.S., Colorado, or World History)
• Social Science (2 courses – Geography, American Government/Civics, or Economics)
When do I have to finish the Liberal Arts courses?
Other Liberal Arts classes must be completed by the end of the Post. Bac. Program. English courses must be passed or completed prior to student teaching.
What is a practicum field experience?
The field experience requires 225 hours (15 hours a week for 15 weeks) in an elementary classroom. You will be assigned to a school in the fall semester of the program. This experience includes some teaching responsibilities.
What is student teaching?
The student teaching experience is a full time teaching responsibility that takes place in the last semester (spring) of the program. You will be required to spend 16 full weeks in an elementary classroom. We do our best to accommodate your requests for placement particularly by geographic area but there are no guarantees.
What is the cost of the program?
$350/credit hour; there are no general or any other fees; this cash-funded program is run by the office of Extended Studies.
What are my financial aid options?
There are two ways to be classified for financial aid:
1. Licensure only-this option classifies students as second Bachelor degree seeking students. Students may receive Pell Grants, but less in loan Amounts.
2. Licensure plus Master of Arts in teaching: elementary Education-this classifies students as graduate students. Students may not receive Pell Grants, and are awarded about twice as much in loans.
For further information, or to discuss your options, please contact:
Office of Financial Aid
Phone 970-351-2502
Fax 970-351-3737
Carter Hall Room 1005
Greeley, CO 80639
Orientation Meetings will take place for accepted students in March. The meeting will cover schedules, handbooks, policies, and financial aid.
- For inquiries contact Jon Shaw, 970-351-2897