Education: Elementary Education Alternative Certification

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An alternative teaching certification pathway for individuals who already have a bachelor degree in a specific content area.

Graduates of the program will receive a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency: Elementary Education Alternative Certification.

The certification is offered at all Colorado Mountain College locations; however, not all courses are offered on every campus, some courses may require technology enabled modalities (Webex video conferencing).

This certificate program is not eligible for federal student aid funds.

Program Requirements

✽ EDU 233 - English Language Learning 3.0 Credits
✽ EDU 234 - Multicultural Education 3.0 Credits
EDU 321 - How People Learn: Learning, Teaching, and the Human Brain 3.0 Credits
EDU 330 - Framework for Planning Instruction and Assessment 3.0 Credits
EDU 341 - Mathematics for all Students: Fundamentals 3.0 Credits
EDU 345 - Mathematics for all Students: Best Practices 3.0 Credits
EDU 370 - Foundations in English Language Arts in the Elementary Classroom 3.0 Credits
EDU 375 - Methods of Primary Literacy Instruction: Learning to Read 3.0 Credits
EDU 381 - Adapting Instruction and Assessment for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Learners 3.0 Credits
EDU 405 - Creating an Engaging and Relational Classroom Environment 3.0 Credits
EDU 410 - Intervention and Inclusion: Differentiation for Exceptional Students 3.0 Credits
EDU 421 - Teacher Leadership, Ethics, and Professionalism 3.0 Credits
EDU 430 - Research-Based Instructional Practices 2.0 Credits

Minimum Hours Required

Minimum Credits Required (38)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (570)

Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer Course

✽ Applies to CMC AA/AS/AGS Degrees

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via technology-enabled learning (Webex, hybrid, or online).

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