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Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education
There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.
Resident Path
Program Duration: 2 Years (6 Terms)
Degree Received: MAT + Certification
Number of Credits: 32 Credits
Total Tuition Cost: $27,200 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must hold a non-lead teaching position
- Year 2: Must hold a lead teaching position
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Non-Residency Path
Program Duration: 2 Year (6 Terms)
Number of Credits: 32 Credits
Degree Received: MAT + Certification
Total Tuition Cost: $27,200 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must be lead teacher/teacher of record
- Year 2: Must be lead teacher/teacher of record
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Resources and Specifics
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Master Of Arts in Teaching |
Residency Path |
Non-Residency Path |
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Content Areas Offered |
MAT in Early Childhood Education MAT in Elementary Education MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education MAT in Special Education (see below) |
MAT in Elementary Education MAT in English Language Arts Education MAT in Mathematics Education MAT in Science Education MAT in Social Studies Education MAT in Special Education (see below) |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8) Elementary Education (Grades K-6) English Language Arts (Grades 6-12) Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8) Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6-12) Science (Grades 6-12) Social Studies (Grades 6-12) |
Elementary Education (Grades K-6) English Language Arts (Grades 6-12) Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8) Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6-12) Science (Grades 6-12) Social Studies (Grades 6-12) |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12) |
None |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program |
Colorado Alternative Teacher Licensure Program |
Students who are not seeking licensure may also enroll in the Master of Arts of Teaching through the resident or non-resident pathway as a degree-only student. At the end of the program, you will receive an MAT, not a certification.
Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education
There are two potential pathways to receiving this degree.
Resident Path
Program Duration: 2 Years (6 Terms)
Degree Received: MAT + Certification
Number of Credits: 39 Credits
Total Tuition Cost: $33,150 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must hold a non-lead teaching position
- Year 2: Must hold a lead teaching position
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Non-Residency Path
Program Duration: 2 Years (6 Terms)
Number of Credits: 39 Credits
Degree Received: MAT + Certification
Total Tuition Cost: $33,150 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must be lead teacher/teacher of record
- Year 2: Must be lead teacher/teacher of record
Admissions Requirements + Next Steps
If you are interested in pursuing this degree, you can find admissions requirements and early next steps here.
Resources and Specifics
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Master Of Arts in Teaching |
Residency Path |
Non-Residency Path |
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Content Areas Offered |
MAT in Special Education |
MAT in Special Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Elementary Education (Grades K-6) Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12) |
Elementary Education (Grades K-6) |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
Elementary Education (Grades K-6) AND Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12) |
None |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program |
Colorado Alternative Teacher Licensure Program |
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Program Considerations, Restrictions, or Limitations |
Students who complete requirements for their initial teaching license in the first four terms may pursue the Special Education Generalist (ages 5-21) endorsement in their second year. |
Students who complete requirements for their initial teaching license in the first four terms may pursue the Special Education Generalist (ages 5-21) endorsement in their second year. |
Students who are not seeking licensure may also enroll in the Master of Arts of Teaching through the resident or non-resident pathway as a degree-only student. At the end of the program, you will receive an MAT, not a certification.
Licensure-Only Programs
There are two potential pathways to receiving this Licensure.
Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program- Relay Teaching Residents
Resident Path
Program Duration: 1 Year (4 Terms)
Degree Received: Certification only
Number of Credits: 23 Credits
Total Tuition Cost $19,550 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must hold a non-lead teaching position
Colorado Alternative Teacher Licensure Program- Non-Residents
Non-Resident Path
Program Duration: 1 Year (4 Terms)
Degree Received: Certification only
Number of credits: 23 Credits
Total Tuition Cost: $19,550 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Must be a Teacher of Record/ Lead Teacher
Resources and Specifics
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Colorado Licensure-Only Program |
Licensure-Only (Residency Path) |
Licensure-Only (Non-Residency Path) |
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Content Areas Offered |
Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Language Arts Education Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education |
Elementary Education English Language Education Mathematics Education Science Education Social Studies Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Early Childhood Education (Ages 0-8) Elementary Education (Grades K-6) English Language Arts (Grades 6-12) Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8) Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6-12) Science (Grades 6-12) Social Studies (Grades 6-12) |
Elementary Education (Grades K-6) English Language Arts (Grades 6-12) Middle School Mathematics (Grades 6-8) Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6-12) Science (Grades 6-12) Social Studies (Grades 6-12) |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (K-12) |
None |
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Academic Plans |
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Colorado Traditional Teacher Licensure Program |
Colorado Alternative Teacher Licensure Program |
Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificate in Special Education
Program Duration: 1 Year (4 Terms)
Degree Received: Advanced Certificate only/ Advanced Certificate + Certification
Number of Credits: 21 Credits
Total Tuition Cost: $17,850 (learn about financial aid here)
Timeline
- Year 1: Teacher of Record/ Lead Teacher
Resources and Specifics
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Advanced Certificate in Special Education |
Advanced Certificate + Certification (Non-Residency Path) |
Advanced Certificate Only (Non-Residency Path) |
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Content Areas Offered |
Special Education |
Special Education |
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Teaching Endorsements Offered |
Special Education Generalist (Ages 5-21) |
None |
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Dual Endorsements Offered |
None |
None |
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Academic Plans |
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Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Type |
Colorado Additional Endorsement Licensure Program |
None |
