Professional Licensure Disclosures (NC-SARA)
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Below are the teacher licensure areas and pathways offered by UCCS and authorized by the state of Colorado, which participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement.
UCCS teacher education programs are designed to meet the licensure requirements for the state of Colorado. Because each state sets its own standards and regulations for educator licensure, our programs do not automatically fulfill requirements for licensure in other states and five U.S. territories.
If you intend to pursue professional licensure or certification outside of Colorado, we strongly encourage you to contact the appropriate licensing agency in that state (see links below) as early as possible. This will help you understand the specific
requirements for licensure or certification in your desired location and determine how your Colorado license may transfer.
Some states may require additional coursework, exams, or documentation. Early communication with the licensing entity will allow you to plan accordingly and avoid unexpected delays or requirements after completing your program at UCCS.
For additional information, please refer to this 50-state comparison for teacher licensure reciprocities.
Authorized Licensure and Endorsement Areas in Colorado | Undergraduate Pathways | Graduate Pathways |
|---|---|---|
Board Certified Behavior Analyst *meets minimum content hour requirement | N/A | Inclusive Behavior Intervention certificate *optional Special Education (MA) |
Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) (K-12) *added endorsement only | Inclusive Elementary Education (BA) | Education Endorsement Licensure: CLDE *optional Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (MA) |
| Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8) | Inclusive Early Childhood Education (BA) | Inclusive Early Childhood Education certificate *optional Special Education (MA) |
| Early Childhood Special Education (Ages 0-8) | Inclusive Early Childhood Education (BA) | Inclusive Early Childhood Education certificate *optional Special Education (MA) |
| Early Childhood Special Education Specialist (ages 0-8) | N/A | Inclusive Early Childhood Education certificate in combination with Special Education (MA) |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | Inclusive Elementary Education (BA) Elementary Initial License certificate | N/A |
| English Language Arts (7-12) | Secondary Initial License certificate | Alternative License Program certificate *optional Curriculum and Instruction (MA) |
Gifted Education Core (PreK-12) *added endorsement only | N/A | Gifted and Talented Education certificate *optional Curriculum and Instruction (MA) |
| Mathematics (7-12) | Secondary Initial License certificate | Alternative License Program certificate *optional Curriculum and Instruction (MA) |
| Middle School Mathematics (6-8) | N/A | Teaching Mathematics certificate *optional Curriculum and Instruction (MA) |
| Science (7-12) | Secondary Initial License certificate | Alternative License Program certificate *optional Curriculum and Instruction (MA) |
| Social Studies (7-12) | Secondary Initial License certificate | Alternative License Program certificate *optional Curriculum and Instruction (MA) |
| Special Education Generalist (ages 5-21) | Inclusive Elementary Education (BA) | Special Education Initial License certificate Special Education Added Endorsement certificate *optional Special Education (MA) |
| World Languages (K-12) | Secondary Initial License certificate | Alternative License Program certificate *optional Curriculum and Instruction (MA) |
Below are the educational leadership licensure areas and pathways offered by UCCS and authorized by the state of Colorado. The state of Colorado participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement. Please refer to this 50-state comparison for educational leadership licensure reciprocities across states.
Authorized Licensure and Endorsement Areas in Colorado | Undergraduate Pathways | Graduate Pathways |
|---|---|---|
| Principal (K-12) | N/A | Education Endorsement Licensure: Principal Licensure *optional Leadership: Principal Education (MA) |
| Special Education Director (K-12) | N/A | Education Endorsement Licensure: Special Education Director |
| Administrator/Superintendent (K-12) | N/A | Education Endorsement Licensure: Superintendent |
Below are the counseling licensure areas and pathways offered by UCCS and authorized in the state of Colorado. The state of Colorado participates in the Counseling Compact. Please refer to this 50-state comparison for school counseling licensure reciprocities across states. Refer to this 50-state comparison for Licensed Professional Counselor requirements across states.
Authorized Licensure Areas in Colorado | Undergraduate Pathways | Graduate Pathways |
|---|---|---|
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) *recognized by CACREP | N/A | Counseling and Human Services: Clinical Mental Health (MA) |
| School Counselor (PreK-12) | N/A | Education Endorsement Licensure: School Counseling in combination with Counseling and Human Services: School Counseling (MA) |
Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) *NAADAC-Approved Education Provider | Substance Use and Recovery Counseling certificate | Additional Licensure: Substance Use and Recovery Counseling certificate |