Undergraduate Programs

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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

Early Childhood Education BA

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

Earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years with UNC’s accelerated B.A. to M.A.T. pathway. This program allows you to complete your Elementary Education B.A., earn your Colorado teaching license, and add the highly sought-after CLD endorsement—all while preparing for your Master of Arts in Teaching in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education.
During your fifth year, you can teach full time while finishing your master’s online, giving you both experience and advanced credentials that set you apart in Colorado’s classrooms.

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.

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