Lesley Degree and Certificate Programs
ONLINE PROGRAMS
Certificate Programs
Autism Certificate
Emergent Technologies
Internet & Society
Mathematics in Education
Online Teaching
Science in Education
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master's Degree Programs
Effective Teaching, M.Ed.
Individually Designed Program for Educators, M.Ed.
Mathematics Education, M.Ed.
Science in Education, M.Ed.
Educational Technology, M.Ed.
LOW RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
Ph.D. in Educational Studies with Specialization in Adult Learning
Ph.D. in Educational Studies with Specialization in Educational Leadership
M.S. in Ecological Teaching and Learning
PROGRAMS OFFERED ON SITE IN COLORADO
Curriculum and Instruction in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts, M.Ed.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION FOR EDUCATORS in COLORADO
Are you a current educator in Colorado and interested in learning more about the process to add an endorsement to your teaching license? If so, read more to help guide you through the process.
There are two routes available for adding an endorsement to a valid Colorado license:
Option 1: Additional Endorsement Based on Completion of an Approved Program
Educators seeking to add a second or subsequent endorsement area to their Colorado licenses may do so through the completion of a state-approved program offered by an institution of higher education. Students interested in completing a Lesley University program should use Option 2 below, as Lesley programs are not pre-approved by the Colorado Department of Education.
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Option 2: Additional Endorsement Based on Credit and Assessment
Teachers seeking to add a second or subsequent endorsement to their Colorado teaching license may do so through a combination of academic preparation, experience, and assessment only in the following areas:
Visit www.cde.state.co.us for a full listing of areas available through credit and assessment. Review frequently asked questions at www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/Licensure_addendorsment_faq.asp.
The following two requirements must be met to qualify for the added endorsement being sought:
Academic Credit: Applicant must submit verification of 24 semester hours of relevant content credit from an accepted institution of higher education or the equivalent as determined by the Department of Education through a transcript and professional development credit review. *College Credit * In-service * Workshops * Relevant Work Experience * Dantes exams * Clep exams
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Assessment: Applicants must pass a PLACE® exam or PRAXIS II exam in the endorsement area being sought. The PLACE® exam has been approved by the Colorado State Board of Education (CSBE) for all endorsement areas. The only Praxis II exams that have been approved by the CSBE are: Elementary Education (Test 10014), English (Test 10041), Mathematics (Test 10061), Science (Test 10435), and Social Studies (Test 10081).
Endorsements Earned Through a Direct Application
A student may earn an endorsement via Option 2 in the areas listed below by completing Lesley's full master's program. Upon completion of the program, the student should send official transcripts, and completed application directly to the Colorado teacher licensing office.
Instructional Technology Teacher K-12 - Students should complete Lesley University's 24-credit Instructional Technology Specialist program. The Instructional Technology worksheet will help guide you in insuring you meet the necessary course requirements. The suggested 24 credits of coursework are:
ECOMP 5007 21st Century Learning
ECOMP 6016 Teaching & Learning with Digital Media
ECOMP 6106 Designing Curriculum that Integrates Technology
ECOMP 6102 Using Technology to Assess Content Standards & Technology Skills
ECOMP 6101 Technology: Impact on Society & Schools
ECOMP 6210 Art Techne
ECOMP 6012 Cyberbullying in Schools
ECOMP 7010 Emerging Technologies
Special Education Generalist - Students should complete Lesley University's full 24-credit Special Education program. The worksheet will help guide you in insuring you meet the necessary course requirements. Students will need to have completed a Reading course and an Oral & Written Communication course in order to satisfy the required Colorado competencies.
Please note it is important that students interested in earning an endorsement through Lesley programs contact the Colorado Department of Education prior to registration to ensure that you are informed of the certification requirements needed to receive an endorsement.
Authorization and Educator Licensure in Colorado
Authorization: Lesley University is authorized to offer programs in Colorado based on the following process: Lesley University is recognized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education under state statutes (23-1-101 et seq., C.R.S. 1973, amended 1981) to award degrees and degree credit in Colorado based on Lesley's ongoing accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Educator Licensure: Higher education authorization and educator licensure approval are separate entities. For more information on educator licensure, please visit the
Colorado Department of Education.
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Mary E. Curtis
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