About COE
About Us
About the College of Education at UCCS
Academic Focus
The College of Education at UCCS offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, licensures, and more across three departments:
- Teaching and Learning
- Counseling and Human Services
- Leadership, Research, and Foundations
Accreditation
The UCCS College of Education is authorized by the state of Colorado to offer educator preparation and school counseling programs. The Counseling MA degree program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP), and our Human Services BA degree program is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE).
College Faculty & Research
The UCCS College of Education faculty and staff have hands-on teaching and counseling experience, which ensures that our students receive the best education possible. We ready students for current and future challenges in the education field.
Mission Statement
We prepare teachers, leaders, and counselors who embrace equity, inquiry, and innovation.
Vision Statement
The College of Education is the preparation provider of choice for all educators, counselors, and leaders of school districts, higher education institutions, clinical mental health agencies, and other non-profit agencies in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and southern Colorado. We are known for our knowledge and understanding of contextual differences in these settings in Colorado Springs and rural/southern Colorado.
We engage in research that addresses real problems faced by our region, and we proactively seek opportunities that will bring additional resources to areas of need to support transformational educational experiences and the well-being of all students.
Our Goals
- Ensure high-quality preparation of education and counseling professionals
- Engage in research-based inquiry and practice
- Provide continual professional growth opportunities
- Infuse and enhance the use of technology
- Embrace equity, diversity, and social justice
- Collaborate with campus and community partners to effect change
- Work across the college and university to optimize efficiency and effectiveness