Elementary Education, Bridge Postbaccalaureate

(Added Endorsement for Early Childhood licensed teachers)

The program is designed for individuals with Colorado Early Childhood Licensure wishing to add K-6 credentials as the second endorsement.

Admission Criteria

Valid Initial or Professional Colorado licensure with Birth-8 Early Childhood endorsement. Out of state applicants must obtain Colorado early Childhood licensure to be considered.

Courses — 10 credits

ET 347 Educational Technology Applications for Elementary Teaching (1)

EDEL 500 Literacy and Social Studies in Intermediate Grades (3)

EDEL 501 Mathematics In The Intermediate Grades (1)

EDEL 502 Science In Intermediate Grades (1)

EDEL 503 Art, Music, And Drama In Intermediate Grades (1)

EDLD 505 Linguistically Diverse Students in Intermediate Grades (2)

Student Teaching — 6-7 credits

EDEL 543 Intermediate Elementary School Practicum (1) (140 hours in the classroom in observation/participation role. Can be waived with teaching experience at the intermediate level or by taking EDEL 545.

EDEL 545 Elementary Student Teaching Intermediate Grades (6) (10 weeks student teaching experience in intermediate grades (4-6). Candidates who can document successful completion of a formal student teaching experience in an elementary classroom setting are exempt from this requirement.