Master of Education with Licensure: Colorado

Designed by practicing professionals, the Master of Education with Licensure in Colorado from Regis University CPS was developed in response to the critical need for creative educators with strong leadership skills. Specializations cater to the demand for more teachers skilled in special education programs, foreign language, science and math, preparing Regis University CPS graduates to inspire the young minds of our country’s future.

Class Format

    program available online icon Online     program available in classroom icon Classroom
  • Available in 8- or 16-week terms

Tuition

Classroom-based courses: $445 /credit hour

Online-based courses: $470 /credit hour

Total Degree Requirements

42 to 58 Credit Hours


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The Master of Education with Licensure can be achieved in one of two ways:

  • A multi-year program utilizing on-campus evening and weekend classes, online classes, or directed study
  • A Fast Forward Program where courses are taken one at a time during the day for four weeks

A graduate Licensure is dependent on the major of your Bachelor’s degree. If the level and area of endorsement you are seeking does not correspond to your specific major, you may need to take additional undergraduate credits as required by the laws and regulations for licensure/certification of the state in which you reside and wish to teach (namely, Colorado, Nevada, or Wyoming). Please note that paraprofessionals are offered a 10% preferred tuition discount for all Education courses at Regis University CPS. Contact an Enrollment Counselor for details.

The Fast Forward Program with Licensure

The Fast Forward Program is an intensive daytime, campus-based licensure program offered in Colorado at Regis University's DTC campus. It is a 45-48-credit-hour graduate-level teacher preparation program for elementary and secondary (excluding Foreign Language) school teacher candidates who wish to earn a Master's degree on a professional fast track. Students must have prerequisites completed before they will be allowed to start any of the graduate-level courses, as the Fast Forward Program is designed specifically for graduate courses to be completed in less than two years.

Key features of the Fast Forward Program include:

  • Courses are four weeks long
  • Some campus-based instruction plus field experiences and observations in various Denver Metro area schools
  • Student teaching, concurrent with teaching, if the candidate is hired for a teaching position
  • Strong coaching and mentoring support by Regis University Education faculty

The Regis University CPS campus-based M.Ed. with Licensure degree enables educators in public and private schools to complete their graduate studies and earn licensure in one of the following areas of specialization:

Endorsement Areas

Elementary

  • EDFD 603  Multicultural and Ethical Perspectives in Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 610  Current and Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 630   Theories of Human Development and Learning (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 670  The Effective Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 600  Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 620  Teaching the Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 641  Children's and Adolescent Literature (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDEL 650  Organization and Assessment of Learning: Elementary (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDEL 660  Elementary Methods I (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDEL 661  Elementary Methods II (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 644  Teaching Reading and Writing (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDEL 690  Student Teaching: Elementary (10 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 697  Professionalism in Education (2 Credit Hours)
  • EDRS 698   Capstone (3 Credit Hours)

Secondary

All Secondary Endorsement students will complete a total of 45 credit hours of 600-level graduate courses, which includes 10 credit hours of Student Teaching.

Required Courses

  • EDFD 600  Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 603  Multicultural and Ethical Perspectives in Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 610  Current and Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 620  Teaching the Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 630   Theories of Human Development and Learning (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 670  The Effective Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 644  Teaching Reading and Writing (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSC 650  Organization and Assessment of Learning: Secondary (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSC 652  Reading and Writing in the Content Area (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSC 661-669  Secondary Methods (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSC 690  Student Teaching: Secondary (10 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 697  Professionalism in Education (2 Credit Hours)
  • EDRS 698   Capstone (3 Credit Hours)

Secondary Endorsement Areas

In addition to the set of Required Courses, each Secondary Endorsement Area has curriculum respective to that area. Students work with their academic advisors to determine the courses needed to fulfill the additional requirements for their endorsement areas.

  • English
  • Business
  • Foreign Language (French, German, Spanish) (degree in respective area required*)
  • Math (degree in respective area required*)
  • Science (degree in respective area required*)
  • Social Studies

*Students seeking licensure in a Secondary: Foreign Language, Secondary: Math, or Secondary: Science endorsement area must enter the program with a completed Bachelor's degree in the respective area.

Special Education: Early Childhood (Initial Endorsement)

  • EDFD 600  Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 603  Multicultural and Ethical Perspectives in Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 610  Current and Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 630   Theories of Human Development and Learning (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 600  Introduction to the Young Special Needs Child for Special Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 631  Psychosocial Development of Young Special Needs Child (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 640  Emergent Literacy: Reading and Language Arts (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 650  Educational Assessment of the Young Special Needs Child (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 630  Language Development and the Young Special Needs Child (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 659  Methods of Teaching Young Special Needs Child (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 690  Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education (8 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 697  Professionalism in Education (2 Credit Hours)
  • EDRS 642  Research Proposal Development (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRS 643   Research Project (3 Credit Hours)

Special Education: Early Childhood (Added Endorsement)

  • EDFD 600  Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 603  Multicultural and Ethical Perspectives in Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 610  Current and Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 630   Theories of Human Development and Learning (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 600  Introduction to the Young Special Needs Child for Special Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 631  Psychosocial Development of Young Special Needs Child (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 640  Emergent Literacy: Reading and Language Arts (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 650  Educational Assessment of the Young Special Needs Child (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 630  Language Development and the Young Special Needs Child (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 659  Methods of Teaching Young Special Needs Child (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 690  Practicum in Early Childhood Special Education (4 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 698  Professionalism in Education (1 Credit Hours)
  • EDRS 642  Research Proposal Development (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRS 643   Research Project (3 Credit Hours)

Special Education: Generalist (Initial Endorsement)

  • EDFD 600  Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 603  Multicultural and Ethical Perspectives in Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 610  Current and Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 620  Teaching the Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 630   Theories of Human Development and Learning (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 643  Understanding Math Concepts and Instruction (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 644  Teaching Reading and Writing (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 651  Educational Assessment of the Special Needs Child (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 653  Literacy for Students with Special Needs (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDEL 660  Methods I (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 664  Behavioral Analysis and Intervention (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 667  Adaptive Technology (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 668  Assessment, Intervention and Program Planning for Students with Special Needs (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 669  Methods in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 692  Practicum in Special Education Generalist (8 Credit Hours)
  • EDFD 697  Professionalism in Education (2 Credit Hours)
  • EDRS 698  Capstone in Reflective Teaching (3 Credit Hours)

Special Education: Generalist (Added Endorsement)

  • EDFD 620  Teaching the Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom (3 Credit Hours)
    (This course may be eliminated from plan if taken previously at undergraduate or graduate level)
  • EDSP 643  Understanding Math Concepts and Instruction (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 644  Teaching Reading and Writing (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 651  Educational Assessment of the Special Needs Child (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 653  Language and Literacy: Development and Instruction for Students with Special Needs (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 664  Behavioral Analysis and Intervention (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 667  Adaptive Technology (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 668  Assessment, Intervention and Program Planning for Students with Special Needs (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDSP 669  Methods in Special Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRS 642  Research Proposal Development (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRS 643   Research Project (3 Credit Hours)

Gifted and Talented Specialist (K-12 Added Endorsement)

  • EDGT 600  Introduction to the Gifted Learner (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDGT 601  Identification and Curriculum Design for the Gifted Learner (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDGT 602  Affective and Social Needs (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDGT 603  Special Populations in Gifted and Talented (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDGT 604  Critical Issues in Gifted and Talented (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDGT 605  Divergent Thinking in Gifted and Talented Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDGT 612  Gifted Program Design (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDGT 614  Seminar in Gifted Education (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDGT 646  Professional Project: Gifted and Talented (3 Credit Hours)

Reading Specialist (K-12 Added Endorsement)

30 Credit Hours Required

Required Courses

  • EDRG 644  Teaching Reading and Writing (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 602  Reading/Writing Connections (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 603  Emergent Literacy (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 635  Reading Strategies for the Secondary Student (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 604  Literacy for the Diverse Learner (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 606  Reading Assessment and Intervention (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 608  Evidence-based Reading Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 653  Literacy for Students with Special Needs (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 640  Organization & Management of School Literacy Programs (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 695  Practicum: Reading Specialist (3 Credit Hours)

Reading Teacher (K-12 Added Endorsement)

30 Credit Hours Required

Required Courses

  • EDRG 644  Teaching Reading and Writing (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 602  Reading/Writing Connections (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 603  Emergent Literacy (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 635  Reading Strategies for the Secondary Student (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 604  Literacy for the Diverse Learner (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 606  Reading Assessment and Intervention (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 608  Evidence-based Reading Techniques (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 653  Literacy for Students with Special Needs (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 640  Organization & Management of School Literacy Programs (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDRG 694  Practicum: Reading Teacher (3 Credit Hours)

Educational Leadership for Innovation and Change
(Principal Licensure)

Foundational Sequence

  • EDLS 670  Introduction to Educational Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 671  Instructional Strategies (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 672  Principles of Adult Learning (3 Credit Hours)

Professional Sequence

  • EDLS 681  Personnel Selection and Supervision (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 683  Case Studies in the Principalship (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 684  Curriculum Design and Implementation (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 685  Peer Mentoring and Support (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 687  Managing Assessment Data (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 688  School Finance (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 689  School Law (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 695  Internship: School Principal (3 Credit Hours)

Capstone

  • EDLS 643  Capstone (3 Credit Hours)

This specialization is available in a blended format, combining both in-classroom and online course requirements.

Educational Leadership for Innovation and Change
(Principal Licensure) (Added Endorsement)

Foundational Sequence

  • EDLS 670  Introduction to Educational Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 671  Instructional Strategies (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 672  Principles of Adult Learning (3 Credit Hours)

Professional Sequence

  • EDLS 681  Personnel Selection and Supervision (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 683  Case Studies in the Principalship (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 684  Curriculum Design and Implementation (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 685  Peer Mentoring and Support (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 687  Managing Assessment Data (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 688  School Finance (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 689  School Law (3 Credit Hours)
  • EDLS 695  Internship: School Principal (3 Credit Hours)

This specialization is available in a blended format, combining both in-classroom and online course requirements.

Get Started

Start Dates

ONLINE & CLASSROOM - 8 WEEK FORMAT ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Starts Classes Begin Classes End Registration Ends
for Online Courses
Spring 1 - 2012 January 9 March 4 January 4
Spring 2 - 2012 March 5 April 29 February 29
Summer 1 - 2012 May 7 July 1 May 2
Summer 2 - 2012 July 2 August 26 June 27

Tuition Comparison

Find out how the cost of a graduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions. Contact your Enrollment Counselor for more information.

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2011 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of July 2011.
Institution Degree Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program Estimated Total Program Cost
Argosy University M.A. in Education 30 - 36 $645 $698 - $765 $20,048 - $23,985
Colorado Christian University M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction 36 $475 $950 $18,050
Colorado State University Master of Education 30 - 52 $444 $2,929 $16,249 - $26,017
Metropolitan State College of Denver M.A. in Teaching 43-49 $290 $1,459 $13,929 - $15,669
Naropa M.A. in Contemplative Education 38 $850 $3,790 $36,090
Regis University Master of Education with Licensure 42 - 58 $445 $75 $18,765 - $25,885
Regis University Master of Education without Licensure/Certification 30 - 36 $445 $75 $13,425 - $16,095
University of Colorado at Boulder M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction 30 $521 $2,545 $18,175
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction 36 $555 $160 $20,140
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs M.A. in Education 30 - 52 $555 $100 $16,750 - $28,960
University of Colorado at Denver M.A. in Education (Licensure) 32 - 67 $349 $964 - $1,593 $12,132 - $24,976
University of Colorado at Denver M.A. in Education (Non Licensure) 27 - 40 $349 $1,622 - $1,856 $11,045 - $15,816
University of Denver* M.A. in Education (Licensure) 27 $766 $560 $21,233
University of Denver* M.A. in Education (Non Licensure) 30 - 35 $1,531 $580 - $608 $46,520 - $54,205
University of Phoenix Master of Education 32 - 46 $430 $1,398 - $1,808 $15,158 - $21,588
William Howard Taft University Master of Education 30 - 34 $275 $835 $9,085 - $10,185

*Quarter hours converted to semester.

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2011 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of July 2011.
Institution Degree Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program Estimated Total Program Cost
American InterContinental University* Master of Education 32 $660 $50 $21,160
Argosy University Master of Education 30 - 36 $595 $310 $18,160 - $21,730
Columbia College Aurora M.A. in Teaching 36 $320 $155 $11,675
CSU (Colorado State University) Global Campus M.S. in Teaching and Learning 36 $450 $50 $16,250
Drexel University* M.S. in Education 30 - 33 $1,119 $0 $33,582 - $36,940
Indiana Wesleyan University Master of Education 30 $412 $25 $12,385
Jones International University M.A. in Education 30 - 48 $600 $100 $18,100 - $28,900
Lesley University Master of Education 33 $525 $1,845 $19,170
Regis University Master of Education with Licensure 42 - 58 $470 $75 $19,815 - $27,335
Regis University Master of Education without Licensure/Certification 30-36 $470 $75 $14,175-$16,995
University of Maryland/University College M.A. in Education (Non-Licensure) 33 $659 $529 $22,276
University of Phoenix M.A. in Education 32 - 46 $575 $1,398 - $1,808 $19,798 - $28,258
Walden University M.S. in Education 30-36 $465 $380 $14,330 - $17,120
Western Governors University Master of Education 31 $361 $2,900 $14,099
Western Governors University Master of Science (Education) 40 - 41 $361 $1,000 $15,450 - $15,811

1Quarter-hours converted to semester hours

Admission Requirements & Application Deadlines

  • Completed Online Application Form
  • $75 non-refundable application fee (waived for graduates of Regis University)
  • Bachelor's Degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college/university
  • All Official Transcripts from each U.S. regionally accredited institution attended. (Added Endorsement & Educational Leadership for Innovation and Change (Principal Licensure) applicants need only the Degree-Bearing Transcript)
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.75 from previously attended colleges/universities. (Added Endorsement & Educational Leadership for Innovation and Change (Principal Licensure) applicants: Minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on Degree Bearing Transcript with option of supplying additional coursework transcripts.)
  • Oath and Consent Information
  • One Observation Form from a person that has observed the applicant with children of the appropriate age
  • Critical Analysis Essay
  • For Educational Leadership for Innovation and Change (Principal Licensure) applicants: One Recommendation Form from a Principal, colleague, or supervisor who knows your work in a professional setting
  • For Reading Specialist: Must have completed three years of full-time teaching experience by completion of program
  • For Reading Teacher: Must have completed two years of full-time teaching experience by completion of program
  • Students who want to obtain a Secondary Education: Foreign Language (French/German/Spanish), Secondary Education: Math, or a Secondary Education: Science Endorsement must have completed a bachelor's degree in the specific area before they can apply to the Master of Education program.
  • Copy of current teaching license or a fingerprint card* (not required for Adult Learning, Training & Development applicants)
  • Current Résumé
  • Years of Experience requirements for Educational Leadership for Innovation and Change (Principal Licensure) applicants: 3 years of teaching experience required by completion of the program
  • Additional admission requirements apply to students who are non-U.S. citizens
  • Please remember - applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed

* To request a fingerprint card emailteapp@regis.edu, provide your name and address. You can be fingerprinted at your local police or sheriff's department (call for hours of operation and fees). Enclose the card along with a money order or cashier's check for $39.50 made out to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and mail to Office of Admissions, Regis University, College for Professional Studies, 990 S. Broadway, 3rd Floor, Denver, CO 80209

Application Deadlines *
Starts Application Deadline
Spring 1 - 2012 December 12, 2011
Spring 1 - 2012 MEd Fast Forward (DTC) only December 12, 2011
Spring 2 - 2012 February 6, 2012
Summer 1 - 2012 April 9, 2012
Summer 2 - 2012 June 4, 2012

* Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.