College of Education
Certificate Programs
*Please note certificates are pending approval from the office of Veteran Affairs.Certificate in Pre-Teaching Preparation
This certificate is designed to give students content in preparation for a teacher licensure program. This is a concentrated body of knowledge in the area of pre-teaching curriculum. The certificate shows that the student has completed a curriculum in preparation to help prepare them reach their educational goals. There are 15 credit hours that are required, which need to be completed within 5 years in order to be eligible for a Certificate in Pre-Teaching in Preparation. Each course must be completed with a minimum of a B grade. The courses in this certificate program can be used towards the Online Masters In Curriculum and Instruction at UCCS.
Certificate in Leadership Studies
This certificate is designed to give students content in leadership studies within the field of education. This is a concentrated body of knowledge in the area of leadership studies curriculum. The certificate shows that the student has completed a curriculum in preparation to help prepare them reach their educational goals. There are a minimum of 20 credit hours that are required to be completed from the list below, which need to be completed within 5 years in order to be eligible for a Certificate in Leadership Studies. Each course must be completed with a minimum of a B grade.
Certificate in Operational Leadership
This certificate is designed to give students content in operational leadership. This is a concentrated body of knowledge in the area of being an effective leader in today’s society. The certificate shows that the student has completed a curriculum in preparation to help prepare them reach their educational goals. To complete the certificate the student must complete the courses listed below, which need to be completed within 5 years in order to be eligible for a Certificate in Operational Leadership. Each course must be completed with a minimum of a B grade.