Educator Licensure
Welcome to the Office of Educator Licensure
We’re here to help current students and alumni with the process of getting a teaching license in Colorado or other states. On this page, you’ll find all the forms and step-by-step instructions you need to apply for your teaching credentials through the Department of Education.
Current Students
Checkpoints are requirements necessary to be able to progress through the teacher education program at UNC. You can find information on Initial and full application to PTEP as well as application for student teaching.
Teachers
Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, Special Education and K-12 - Once you have completed your program at UNC you will need to assemble some documents to be able to apply for your license from the Colorado Department of Education (CDE):
School Leaders
Principals and Administrators - Once you have completed your program at UNC, you will need to assemble some documents to be able to apply for your license from CDE:
Special Services Providers
Nurses, Audiologists, Counselors, Psychologists, Speech Language-Pathology, O&M - Once you have completed your program at UNC, you will need to assemble some documents to be able to apply for your license from CDE:
Professional Licensure
UNC’s professional licensure programs are designed to lead to Colorado licensure.
Each state sets their own requirements, so a UNC program might not lead to licensure in other states. Visit the UNC Professional Licensure page to learn more about which states UNC programs meet educational requirements for licensure. It’s important to understand requirements in the state where you plan to work. Visit the State Licensure Boards page to find each state’s licensing agency and contact information.
Have Questions?
Charles Warren
University Education Licensure Officer