University of Northern Colorado

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Description:
he Master of Arts in Teaching programs are developed with the professional teacher in mind. The program will build on the teacher's knowledge base by incorporating curriculum with real world learning in the classroom, school, or other learning environments. The specifically designed emphases have a focus on improving a teacher's "classroom effectiveness" through developing knowledge, dispositions, and abilities derived from current theory and research in education. “Classroom effectiveness” is considered in terms of success at increasing student learning. A vision of accomplished practice articulated by way of fourteen program outcomes guide participants as they complete a series of learning and assessment projects that include a curriculum development project, teacher research study, and professional development portfolio. Critical reflection, systematic inquiry, and collaborative research are emphasized throughout the program, abilities which lend coherence to teachers' efforts in learning to scaffold their own professional development. Faculty members are committed to building a program that is responsive to the needs and interests of teachers who work in a variety of different classroom contexts by making meaningful connections between theory and practice in support of powerful teaching and learning. Our goal is to cultivate the kind of professional wisdom associated with the art of teaching and intelligent use of practical knowledge for the purpose of helping all students achieve high-quality learning outcomes. The Master of Arts in Teaching program focuses on empowering elementary teachers as school leaders for the purpose of improving student learning through the development of meaningful curriculum, authentic instruction, and performance-based assessment.

Accreditation Description:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Degree(s):
Endorsements in LDE (TESOL, ESL. Bilingual)
M.A.-Teaching-Elementary Education Emphasis; M.A.-Teaching-Curriculum Studies Emphasis; M.A.-Teaching-English Education Emphasis; M.A.-Teaching-Linguistically Diverse Emphasis

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Degree(s):
M.A.-Clinical Counseling; M.A.-Clinical Counseling with emphasis in Couples and Family Therapy

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Description:
The Master of Arts in Reading program is developed with the professional teacher in mind. The program will build on the teacher's knowledge base by incorporating curriculum with real world learning in the classroom, school, or other learning environments. The Master of Arts Program in Reading prepares a student to function more effectively as a classroom teacher; to direct reading programs, staff development and curriculum development at a school level and for many literacy-related tasks. By completing the Master of Arts in Reading students fulfill the requirements for institutional recommendation for endorsement as a K-12 Reading Teacher. Students seeking endorsement must provide evidence of two or more years of teaching experience in an accredited and/or established elementary, middle, or secondary school while holding a Type A or teaching license equivalent certificate before such recommendation is made. Students wishing to obtain Colorado licensure in reading are required to pass a State of Colorado administered proficiency examination (PLACE – Reading).

Accreditation Description:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Degree(s):
Master of Arts in Reading

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Phone: 1-970-351-2691
Fax: 1-970-351-1061

Description:
The graduate programs in the School of Special Education prepare special education professionals for positions of leadership in public and private schools, colleges, universities, agencies, businesses, and governmental entities. The major emphases are individualized and flexible to meet graduate students’ needs. Applicants must hold or be eligible to receive a teaching license to be admitted to the graduate programs of study. Students who are new to the field of special education are encouraged to enroll in the Special Education Generalist emphasis in the MA degree program. This degree and licensure program is available to educators who hold teaching credentials in related fields, as well as individuals who are interested in pursuing a special education degree as an initial teacher preparation program. The Gifted and Talented Specialist emphasis in the MA degree program is an added endorsement program for individuals who are already licensed teachers. The Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairment Specialist, and Early Childhood Special Education Specialist emphases in the MA degree are approved as Western Regional Graduate Programs that are available to students in the fifteen member states in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education at in-state tuition rates. The School recently added a sixth area of emphasis to the MA degree, called the Intervention Specialist. Graduates of this program are prepared for teacher leadership roles that include instructional coach, action researcher, and behavior specialist. A recent change in the graduate offerings in Special Education was the conversion of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The increased research focus in this degree program develops a set of themes that include: theory, pedagogy, research methodology, evidence-based practice, public policy and advocacy, and collaboration.

Accreditation Description:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Degree(s):
Licensure-Special Education Administration, post master's licensure program
M.A.-Special Education. The areas of emphasis within the M.A. degree in Special Education
Ph.D.-Special Education

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Phone: 1-970-351-2727

Description:
This program is designed to develop individuals who will be effective counseling psychologists in community, agency or system settings. The program focuses primarily on training effective persons for therapy and assessment of individuals and groups, supervising others in the helping professions and researching and evaluating programs relative to counseling. All graduates of the Psy.D. programs will meet APA standards which lead to eligibility for licensing as a psychologist.

Accreditation Description:
Since 1916, the University has been fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges an
Degree(s):
Psy.D.-Counseling Psychology

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Phone: 1-970-351-2731

Description:
The principle goal of our program is to prepare the individual for employment as a faculty member in counselor educator and supervisor at the university level. Students choose an emphasis area which may include any of the following: school counseling, community counseling, couples and family counseling/therapy, and counseling children and adolescents, higher education and students affairs, gerontology. Graduates are also qualified for licensure as professional counselors, and may be employed in such sites as community agencies, schools, counseling centers, employee assistance programs, and private practice.

Accreditation Description:
Since 1916, the University as been fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and
Degree(s):
Ph.D.-Counselor Education and Supervision

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Description:
The School Counseling program is designed at the master's level to develop a professional who counsels with children and adults in various settings, especially in elementary, middle and secondary schools.

Accreditation Description:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Degree(s):
M.A.-School Counseling

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Description:
The specialist program in School Psychology is designed for those persons who wish to become practitioners meeting state and national licensure requirements for school psychologists. Training is primarily oriented toward the acquisition of those skills necessary for effective functioning as a school psychologist working in a public school.

Accreditation Description:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Degree(s):
Ed.S.- School Psychology

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Description:
The principal goal of the doctoral program is the training of a professional psychologist who, in addition to possessing general practitioner skills, has developed proficiency in the areas of psychological intervention, psychological assessment, consultation, systems change, research and evaluation. Doctoral graduates, in addition to being eligible for state and national licensure as school psychologists, may also be qualified to assume positions as therapists, university professors, educational evaluators and private consultants.

Accreditation Description:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Degree(s):
Ph.D.-School Psychology

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Phone: 1-970-351-2807
Fax: 1-970-351-1622

Description:
This program focuses on application of statistical concepts and methodology to the solution of practical problems in a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to, education, social sciences, physical sciences, and business. Coursework includes both theoretical and applied training in statistics, design, general quantitative methodology, and qualitative research methods. Graduates are prepared for careers as university faculty, program evaluators, data analysts, and statistical consultants.

Accreditation Description:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Degree(s):
M.S.-Applied Statistics and Research Methods
Ph.D.-Applied Statistics and Research Methods