The CU Teach Secondary Math & Science Teacher Licensure program is located in the Fleming Building on the CU Boulder main campus.

We offer a variety of courses and career options for STEM majors:

• Step-1 and Step-2 are exploratory courses in which you experience what it’s like to be a teacher. Taking these courses is a great way to discover if teaching is a viable career option. These courses are offered in both the fall and spring semesters.
• The STEM Education Certificate is a 13 credit certificate specifically designed for STEM majors. It includes youth outreach in STEM educational settings (e.g., CU Science Discovery, CU Fiske Planetarium, Thorne Nature Experience, Butterfly Pavilion). In this certificate program,  you learn how to communicate math, science and engineering concepts to people in various fields, such as media, medicine, engineering, academia, business, industry or government.
• A variety of Secondary Math & Science Teacher Licensure programs are available for students with STEM majors. Undergraduates can pursue a teaching license while earning their 4-year degree in math, science, or Engineering Plus. We also offer options for post-baccalaureate students as well as the MA+ Program for those who want to earn a Master’s degree in math or science while getting their teaching license. (Applications for undergraduate and post-bac programs are rolling or occur at the time of initial application to the university whereas the MA+ program has summer semester admissions only with a February 1 deadline.)

If you are interested in any of these program options, please visit the CU Teach website.

You can also simply enroll in Step-1 (EDUC 2020) and get started!  (This is the very first course for the STEM Education Certificate and the undergraduate licensure program.)

• STEM Education Certificate

  Additional Info

  The STEM Education Certificate is a great addition to any math, science, or engineering degree. Students learn how to teach and effectively communicate STEM concepts. On-campus classroom instruction is paired with off-campus teaching in local elementary and middle schools. Also required is 15-hours of volunteer youth experience.
  **Must be enrolled at CU Boulder. Undergraduates only.**

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  Location

  in colorado

  Boulder

  Dates

  Ongoing

  Public or Private

  Private Program (by request only or for a specific audience or group)

  Program Fee

  Yes

• Step 1 (EDUC 2020) and Step 2 (EDUC 2030) - exploring teaching and lesson design

  Additional Info

  These classes are super fun!! Students meet on campus 1 - 2 days per week for class and they learn how to teach STEM concepts and plan lessons. Students work in teams of 2-3. Teams are placed in off-campus upper elementary or middle school classrooms, which they visit 5 times during the semester (2 observations, 3 teaching lessons.)
  **You must be enrolled at CU Boulder.**

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  Location

  on campus

  Dates

  Ongoing

  Public or Private

  Private Program (by request only or for a specific audience or group)

  Program Fee

  Yes

• Secondary Math and Science Teacher Licensure Programs

  Additional Info

  In all CU Teach licensure programs, students attend classes on campus and are expertly guided in planning lessons and units to teach math, science, and STEM concepts. During the semester, students work off-campus with a mentor teacher at a middle school or high school. Classroom teaching time and commitment increase as you progress through the program.
  **You must be enrolled at CU Boulder.**

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  Location

  on campus

  Dates

  Ongoing

  Public or Private

  Private Program (by request only or for a specific audience or group)

  Program Fee

  Yes

• MA+ Math and Science Teacher Licensure Program

  Additional Info

  The MA+ Math and Science Teacher Licensure program combines a master's degree in curriculum and instruction with a Secondary Math or Science Teaching License. This is a full-time intensive one-year program that includes coursework and increasing levels of field experiences. All content area prerequisites must be met prior to acceptance.
  **Must be enrolled at CU Boulder**

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  Location

  on campus

  Dates

  Ongoing

  Public or Private

  Private Program (by request only or for a specific audience or group)

  Program Fee

  Yes