Bachelor of Art in Secondary Social Studies License

The Education and Human Development Major with a Social Studies license focuses on engaging Colorado's rapidly diversifying student and family population. It combines cutting-edge research with real classroom experiences. You'll learn from innovative faculty members who are locally, nationally and internationally recognized for their teaching and research in Social Studies education. They will provide you with a robust knowledge base and relevant learning experiences in transforming deep content knowledge into learning experiences for youth across multiple cultural contexts as it relates to teaching youth in grades 6 through 12. You'll engage in powerful classroom experiences and benefit from our rich 20-year history of partnering with schools to prepare teachers. The secondary Social Studies program ensures that you will develop deep content knowledge across a number of disciplines important to become a successful Social Studies teacher with courses in history, political science, geography, economics and more. You will also be prepared with the methods and foundations coursework that will make you a highly effective, innovative and compassionate secondary Social Studies teacher skilled in improving student performance and reaching the needs of today's diverse learners in a variety of school settings. You will have the skills to be a teacher leader. CU Denver graduates often go on to acquire positions in educational leadership as their careers progress.

Secondary or High School Transcripts - You are required to submit complete transcripts from All secondary or high schools you have attended - even if you did not graduate from the school. IB Diploma – Graduated: International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma) and Transcripts for Grades 9-12 (or Grades 9-11) issued by high school Currently in Grade 12 - Transcripts for Grades 9-11 issued by “high school” SAT or ACT scores are NOT required; however, submitting them can improve you chances of admission. They will not be used to deny your application.