Graduate Licensure/Endorsements

Graduate Licensure/Endorsements

Graduate Licensure

The UCCS College of Education offers programs for students seeking endorsement alongside licensure.

  • Alternative Licensure Program (ALP)
    Alternative Licensure Program (ALP)

    The Alternative Licensure Program (ALP) at UCCS is a "designated agency" approved by the Colorado State Board of Education to provide a one-year program for candidates seeking licensure in one of the following areas: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or World Languages.

  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement
    Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement

    The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement program (24 credit hours) is designed especially for monolingual English speaking teachers, paraprofessionals and pre-service teachers who have English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms. 

    To be eligible for an added endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education from the Colorado Department of Education, candidates must:

    • Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution
    • Possess a valid teaching license from the state of Colorado
    • Complete a program from a regionally-accredited institution for this endorsement
  • Principal Licensure
    Principal Licensure

    To be eligible for a Principal License from the Colorado Department of Education, candidates must:

    • Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution
    • Possess three years of licensed experience in a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school
    • Pass the Colorado-approved content exam
    • Complete a program from a regionally-accredited institution for the preparation of principals
  • School Counseling Licensure
    School Counseling Licensure

    The Department of Counseling and Human Services offers the Master’s degree in Counseling with an emphasis in School Counseling. The School Counselor training program meets the licensure requirements of the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and is accredited by CACREP based on national standards for the preparation of school counselors.

  • Special Education Generalist Licensure
    Special Education Generalist Licensure

    Students in the Special Education Initial Licensure Program are provided the experiences and academic support to learn how to meet the needs of all students with disabilities in the general education classroom.

    To be eligible for an initial license in Special Education from the Colorado Department of Education, candidates must:

    • Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution
    • Pass the Colorado-approved content exams
    • Complete a program from a regionally-accredited institution for the preparation of special education teachers

    Students that hold a valid Colorado teaching license in another discipline are eligible for added endorsement. 

  • Special Education Director Licensure
    Special Education Director Licensure

    To be eligible for the Special Education Director License from the Colorado Department of Education, candidates must:

    • Hold a master's degree or higher in special education from a regionally-accredited institution
    • Possess two years of licensed experience working with students with disabilities
    • Complete a program from a regionally-accredited institution for the preparation of administrators and special education directors
  • Administrator/Superintendent Licensure
    Administrator/Superintendent Licensure

    To be eligible for the Administrator/Superintendent License from the Colorado Department of Education, candidates must:

    • Hold a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally-accredited institution
    • Pass the Colorado-approved content exam
    • Complete a program from a regionally-accredited institution for the preparation of school administrators