Leadership, Research, & Foundations
About the Department
In the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations, students have the opportunity to learn from accomplished faculty members who are renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, extensive experience in adult education, and ability to mentor and guide students on the path to becoming educational leaders.
To learn more about the faculty's expertise, research interests, and current courses, visit the Department Directory page.
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Academic Programs
Western Regional Graduate Program
Western Interstate Commission for High Education (WICHE)
The Department of Counseling & Human Services at UCCS is recognized by WICHE through their Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP). This program allows anyone from the 15 states in the Western region of the USA to receive special tuition rates. To learn more about the program, please visit the WICHE website.
Exams & Licensing
Praxis Exam Information
Teaching and Leading in Colorado
The Praxis® tests help Colorado educators demonstrate their knowledge of content, pedagogy, and instructional skills for the classroom. These tests are important components of Colorado's licensure and certification process and include:
- Praxis® Subject Assessments — tests that measure general and subject-specific content knowledge that you need for beginning teaching
CDE Educator Licensing Information
State of Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Licensing
CDE continuously improves Colorado’s education system to provide students with the future skills and essential knowledge needed for success in a globally competitive world.
Principal License Preparation
A Master's degree an education-related field is required for principal licensure at UCCS. Students who do not yet have a Master's degree in an education-related field will need to also enroll in the MA in Leadership degree program. All Principal License Preparation Program credits may be applied to the Master of Arts in Leadership within 5 years of taking the first course in either program. The addition of the Master of Arts would require 9 additional credits.