Regis University School of Education & Counseling
Bachelor's Degree with Teacher Licensure: Wyoming
Regis University's Bachelor’s Degree with Licensure/Certification offers a variety of options for aspiring educators or for teachers who wish to upgrade their skills and credentials. Our 128-credit-hour license program includes the course requirements that fulfill state standards for specific specialization areas. Through this option, students can earn their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and simultaneously earn licensure/certification in Wyoming.
Overview
- The State of Wyoming requires all licensed teachers to obtain licensure in addition to the Bachelor’s degree. A degree is not sufficient to meet licensure guidelines.
- All courses required for degree and licensure may be taken at Regis CPS, or up to 90 credits may be transferred in. Regis faculty has the final decision on acceptance of transfer credit.
- After acceptance into the Education Program, you will be assigned an advisor who will provide specific course information.
- A student may take as long as seven years to complete the program of study.
Class Format
Online 
Classroom- Available in accelerated 5- and 8-week terms
Tuition
Classroom-based courses: $365 /credit hour
Online-based courses: $395 /credit hour
Total Degree Requirements
A minimum of 128 Credit Hours
Want to learn more about Regis University and the Bachelor's Degree with Teacher Licensure: degree program? We are here to help you get started.
- Request an information packet on your degree.
- Reach an Enrollment Counselor by phone at 1-800-944-7667. Enrollment Counselors are available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (MST)
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Congratulations on pursuing your degree! We look forward to helping you.
Requirements: a minimum of 128 semester credit hours
- Undergraduate Core Requirements: 45 credit hours
- Content Area Requirements: A minimum of 42 credit hours are required to complete a major and licensure in an approved academic field. Specific courses are required to meet state requirements in the content area.
- Professional Teaching Sequence: 48 to 54 credit hours are required and are included in the overall degree plan
Specializations: Degree Plans
Early Childhood (Preschool-Grade 3)
Foundational and Professional Sequence Courses
- EDFD 401 Technology for Educators
- EDFD 402 The Craft of Writing for Educators
- EDFD 405 Perspectives in Education
- EDFD 420 The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom
- EDFD 430 Lifespan/Child Development
- EDFD 431 Educational Psychology
- EDFD 441 Children's and Adolescents' Literature
- EDRG 444 Teaching Reading and Writing
- EDFD 445 Math for Educators
- EDFD 449 Influences in Early Childhood
- EDFD 470 Effective Classroom Management
Methods Coursework
- EDEC 450 Organization and Assessment Learning - Early Childhood
- EDEC 451 Early Childhood Methods I: Primary
- EDEC 452 Early Childhood Methods II: Infant/Toddler/Preschool
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDEC 490 Student Teaching
- EDEC 497 Professionalism in Education
Elementary (Grades K-6)
Foundational and Professional Sequence Courses
- EDFD 401 Technology for Educators
- EDFD 402 The Craft of Writing for Educators
- EDFD 403 Cultural Competence in Education
- EDFD 405 Perspectives in Education
- EDFD 420 The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom
- EDFD 430 Lifespan/Child Development
- EDFD 431 Educational Psychology
- EDFD 441 Children's and Adolescents' Literature
- EDRG 444 Teaching Reading and Writing
- EDFD 445 Math for Educators
- EDFD 470 Effective Classroom Management
Methods Coursework
- EDEL 450 Organization and Assessment Learning - Elementary
- EDEL 460 Elementary Methods I: (Reading, Language Arts, Expressive Arts, Social Sciences)
- EDEL 461 Elementary Methods II: (Math, Health, Science, Physical Education)
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDEL 490 Student Teaching
- EDEL 497 Professionalism in Education
Secondary (Grades 7-12): Business/Marketing
Foundational and Professional Sequence Courses
- EDFD 401 Technology for Educators
- EDFD 402 The Craft of Writing for Educators
- EDFD 403 Cultural Competence in Education
- EDFD 405 Perspectives in Education
- EDFD 420 The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom
- EDFD 431 Educational Psychology
- EDFD 445 Math for Educators
- EDFD 470 Effective Classroom Management
Methods Coursework
- EDSC 442 Reading and Writing in the Content Area
- EDSC 450 Organization and Assessment Learning - Secondary
- EDSC 461 Secondary Methods: Business
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDSC 490 Student Teaching
- EDSC 497 Professionalism in Education
Secondary (Grades 7-12): Communication/Speech
Foundational and Professional Sequence Courses
- EDFD 401 Technology for Educators
- EDFD 402 The Craft of Writing for Educators
- EDFD 403 Cultural Competence in Education
- EDFD 405 Perspectives in Education
- EDFD 420 The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom
- EDFD 431 Educational Psychology
- EDFD 445 Math for Educators
- EDFD 470 Effective Classroom Management
Methods Coursework
- EDSC 442 Reading and Writing in the Content Area
- EDSC 450 Organization and Assessment Learning - Secondary
- EDSC 469 Secondary Methods: Communication/Speech
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDSC 490 Student Teaching
- EDSC 497 Professionalism in Education
Secondary (Grades 7-12): English/Language Arts
Foundational and Professional Sequence Courses
- EDFD 401 Technology for Educators
- EDFD 402 The Craft of Writing for Educators
- EDFD 403 Cultural Competence in Education
- EDFD 405 Perspectives in Education
- EDFD 420 The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom
- EDFD 431 Educational Psychology
- EDRG 444 Teaching Reading and Writing
- EDFD 445 Math for Educators
- EDFD 470 Effective Classroom Management
Methods Coursework
- EDSC 442 Reading and Writing in the Content Area
- EDSC 450 Organization and Assessment Learning - Secondary
- EDSC 467 Secondary Methods: English/Language Arts
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDSC 490 Student Teaching
- EDSC 497 Professionalism in Education
Secondary (Grades 7-12): Social Science
Foundational and Professional Sequence Courses
- EDFD 401 Technology for Educators
- EDFD 402 The Craft of Writing for Educators
- EDFD 403 Cultural Competence in Education
- EDFD 405 Perspectives in Education
- EDFD 420 The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom
- EDFD 431 Educational Psychology
- EDFD 445 Math for Educators
- EDFD 470 Effective Classroom Management
Methods Coursework
- EDSC 442 Reading and Writing in the Content Area
- EDSC 450 Organization and Assessment Learning - Secondary
- EDSC 468 Secondary Methods: Social Studies
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDSC 490 Student Teaching
- EDSC 497 Professionalism in Education
Exceptional Children Generalist (Grades K-12)
Foundational and Professional Sequence Courses
- EDFD 402 The Craft of Writing for Educators
- EDFD 405 Perspectives in Education
- EDFD 420 The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom
- EDFD 431 Educational Psychology
- EDFD 443 Math for Special Educators
- EDRG 444 Teaching Reading and Writing
- EDSP 453 Language and Literacy Instruction for Special Education
- EDFD 470 Effective Classroom Management
Methods Coursework
- EDSP 460 Methods for the Typical Classroom
- EDSP 461 Educational Assessment for Special Education
- EDSP 462 Methods in Special Education
- EDSP 464 Behavioral Analysis and Intervention
- EDSP 467 Adaptive Technology
- EDSP 468 Assessment, Intervention, and Instruction for Students with Special Needs
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDEL 490 Student Teaching
- EDEL 497 Professionalism in Education
Start Dates
| Term | Classes Begin | Classes End | Registration Ends for Online Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2010 | January 11 | March 7 | January 7 |
| Spring 2 - 2010 | March 8 | May 2 | March 4 |
| Summer 1 - 2010 | May 10 | July 4 | May 5 |
| Summer 2 - 2010 | July 5 | August 29 | June 30 |
Tuition Comparison
Find out how the cost of an undergraduate education degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions
| Institution | Semester Hours Required | Cost per Semester Hour | Estimated Fees for Program | ***Estimated Total Tuition and Fees for 30 Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis University | 48-54 | $365 | $50 | $17,570 - $19,760 |
| Colorado Christian University | 45-48 | $697 avg. ($10,450 per semester/12-17 credit hrs.) | $180 | $31,545 - $33,636 |
| Colorado State University- Fort Collins |
33 | $3,431/15 hrs. (appx. $228/hr.) | $2,578/15 hrs. | $13,128 |
| Metro State College of Denver1 | 45 | $2,445/15 hrs (appx. $163/hr.) | $1,182 | $8,517 |
| University of Pheonix2 | 60 | $370 | $1700 | $23,900 |
1Does not include COF Stipend
2Based on "Upper-Division Bachelor's" (material fee-$85/course/20 courses)
Admission Requirements & Application Deadlines
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA from all previous attended colleges and universities
- Complete online Application Form at www.regis.edu/spsteapp
- Submit a $50 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
- Provide prior college official transcripts or official high school or GED transcripts
- Three years of work experience after high school, preferred
- Oath and Consent Form
- Two Recommendation Forms
- Fingerprint Card** and a money order or cashier's check for $39.50 made payable to the Colorado Bureau of Investigations and mailed to Regis University. Copy of valid Colorado or Wyoming teaching license will be accepted in lieu of the fingerprint card.**
- 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
| Starts | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 1 - 2010 | December 14, 2009 |
| Spring 2 - 2010 | February 8, 2010 |
| Summer 1 - 2010 | April 12, 2010 |
| Summer 2 - 2010 | June 7, 2010 |
* Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.
Katy Sullivan
Graduate, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts in Elementary Education
"Regis' Teacher Education Program allowed me to continue working full-time, take care of an ailing parent, and still finish close to the timeline I had set to complete my degree. I am proof that it is never too late to follow your dreams."