Undergraduate Programs

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Teacher Education

UNC’s undergraduate teacher education programs prepare future educators to inspire and lead in today’s classrooms. Whether you want to teach young children, guide elementary learners, or specialize in secondary or K–12 subjects, our programs combine hands-on classroom experience, strong academic foundations, and supportive faculty mentorship.

 

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Bachelors Degrees

Elementary Education BA

Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs

UNC’s Accelerated B.A. to M.A. and B.A. to M.A.T. programs give motivated students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years. Through carefully designed pathways, you can double-count select courses toward both degrees, saving time and tuition while gaining advanced skills that make you more competitive in your field.

Accelerated Elem Ed B.A. to MAT in CLD

Motivated students may seek to complete the requirements for the BA in Elementary Education and MAT in CLD Education in five years with the following credentials:

  • BA in Elementary Education,
  • CO teaching license in Elementary Education,
  • CO Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement, highly desired by CO schools,
  • Master’s degree in Teaching (MAT) in CLD Education

During the fifth year, the fully online delivery format allows students to work full time while completing the MAT degree. Completing the intent form helps ensure you receive accurate advising for licensure requirements and graduate coursework.

Accelerated M.A. in Multilingual Education-World Languages with Licensure

Fast-track your teaching career by earning both your B.A. in Asian Studies and M.A. in Multilingual Education with World Language Licensure in just five years. This accelerated program allows you to double-count select courses toward both degrees, saving time and tuition. You’ll gain the cultural knowledge, language proficiency, and teaching expertise to inspire the next generation of world language learners—graduating ready to teach in Colorado and beyond.

Accelerated M.A. in Multilingual Education-Tesol

Earn both your B.A. in Asian Studies and M.A. in Multilingual Education with a TESOL emphasis in just five years. This accelerated program lets you double-count select courses toward both degrees, saving time and tuition. You’ll build deep cultural understanding and gain advanced skills to teach English to speakers of other languages—preparing you for rewarding careers in schools, language programs, and international education settings.

Added Endorsement Teacher Licensure

Interested in expanding your teaching qualifications? The added endorsement programs below can be completed while you earn your undergraduate initial licensure.

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