Professional Licensure Disclosures
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A teaching or professional license is the official identification that gives an individual approval to practice as a licensed educator in the state and means that the individual has met the state-mandated requirements set forth by the official state governmental agency. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) prepares candidates in teacher preparation, professional, and special provider programs for licensure or certification in the state of Colorado.
Effective July 1, 2020, new USDOE regulations, 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) and 34 CFR 668.43 (c) require disclosures by institutions regarding educational requirements for programs leading to professional licensure or certification, regardless of modality. 34 CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v) requires an institution to disclose whether programs leading to professional licensure or certification meet each state's educational requirements. See the lists below to get a general idea of how well training at UCCS fits with the educational requirements of each state.
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 (additional coursework, exams, or documentation), our programs do not automatically fulfill requirements for licensure in other states and U.S. territories.
Please note that licensing requirements change frequently. UCCS makes every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information, and our faculty and staff are available to guide students in understanding how their program aligns with licensure expectations.
For additional information, please refer to this 50-state comparison for teacher licensure reciprocities.
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. UCCS makes every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information, and our faculty and staff are available to guide students in understanding how their program aligns with licensure expectations.
Authorized Licensure and Endorsement Areas in Colorado | Undergraduate Pathways | Graduate Pathways |
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| Principal Licensure (K-12) | N/A | Principal Licensure |
| Principal Licensure (K-12) | N/A | Optional: Leadership, MA - Principal Education License
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| Principal Licensure (P-12) | N/A | Leadership, MA - P-12 Education |
| Special Education Director License (K-12) | N/A | Special Education Director Licensure |
| Administrator/Superintendent (K-12) | N/A | Administrator/Superintendent Licensure |
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. UCCS makes every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information, and our faculty and staff are available to guide students in understanding how their program aligns with licensure expectations.
Authorized Licensure Areas in Colorado | Undergraduate Pathways | Graduate Pathways |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) *recognized by CACREP | N/A | Counseling, MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
| School Counselor Endorsement | N/A | School Counseling Endorsement |
| School Counselor (P-12) | N/A | Counseling, MA - School Counseling |
| Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) *NAADAC-Approved Education Provider | Substance Use & Recovery Counseling | Additional Licensure: Substance Use & Recovery Counseling |