Regis University School of Education & Counseling
Undergraduate Education - Licensure/Certification Only: Colorado
Regis University's Licensure/Certification Only offers a variety of options for those with a Bachelor’s degree who would like to become licensed in Colorado or for teachers who wish to upgrade their skills and credentials, and obtain licensure/certification in specialized areas.
Overview
- The number of credit hours needed to become licensed depends on:
- A student's current degree
- The specific required prerequisite courses in a content area
- The age group to be taught
- The type of license
- The number of credit hours awarded for previous learning experiences
- A minimum of 30-credit hours must be taken with Regis University.
- Once accepted into a licensure only program, a student is assigned a faculty advisor. The advisor determines a student's individual needs and establishes the required licensure coursework.
Class Format
Online 
Classroom- Available in 8- or 16-week terms
Tuition
Classroom-based courses: $365 /credit hour
Online-based courses: $395 /credit hour
Total Degree Requirements
A minimum of 30 Credit Hours
Want to learn more about Regis University and the Undergraduate Education - Licensure/Certification Only: 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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Chat live with a Regis Enrollment Counselor. Chat hours of operation are:
Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (MST)
Friday: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (MST).
Saturday-Sunday: Closed - Email us by sending your question or request to info@regis.edu. Please include your name and contact information.
Ready to start your online application? Once you create your account, you can complete your application at your own pace. There is no cost to start your application and the information you provide will greatly assist your enrollment counselor in evaluating your specific needs.
Our Regis University Enrollment Counselors are here to guide you through the admissions process. You won't find any high-pressure sales tactics at Regis. Most of our counselors are or have been Regis students and they understand your questions and concerns about returning to school.
Congratulations on pursuing your degree! We look forward to helping you.
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)- Fine Arts: Art or Music
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
- EDFA 460 Secondary Methods in Art or EDFA 461 Secondary Methods in Music
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDFA 490 Student Teaching: Art or EDFA 491 Student Teaching: Music
- EDFA 497 Professionalism in Education: Fine Arts
Secondary (Grades 7-12): Foreign Language (Spanish/French/German)
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 465 Secondary Methods: Foreign Language (Spanish/French/German)
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDSC 490 Student Teaching
- EDSC 497 Professionalism in Education
Secondary (Grades 7-12): Math
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 466 Secondary Methods: Math
Student Teaching Coursework
- EDSC 490 Student Teaching
- EDSC 497 Professionalism in Education
Secondary (Grades 7-12): 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 467 Secondary Methods: Science
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
Special Education Generalist (Grades K-12)
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
- 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.
Angela Hall
Regis Student mentor, First Grade Teacher
"My partnership with Regis University as a student teacher mentor has not only been enjoyable, but also rewarding and educational. Thank you, Regis, for assisting our future educators to obtain exceptional skills in preparation for the classroom."