Colorado Masters in Education Programs

(found programs from 19 schools)

CO Dept of Education:

http://www.cde.state.co.us/

Teacher Certification in CO:

Colorado Teacher Certification Info

Districts in Colorado have been some of the first to wade into pay-for-performance, or merit pay, salary structures, which pay teachers more based on student achievement. In one district, the top pay jumped from $68,000 to around $90,000. But most districts in the state still follow standard salary schedules, paying teachers according to their years of service and level of education. Under either model, it can pay to have a master's degree. In one Colorado Springs district, teachers with a master's degree make an average of around $4,000 more per year than those without one, according to the Colorado Department of Education.

The state is currently experience shortages of teachers qualified to teach English, math, music, and special education.

Selected Master's degree programs in Colorado

Regis University. Regis University offers Master of Education programs in a number of areas, including reading, instructional technology, and curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The school emphasizes flexible learning formats, combining classroom learning with online classes and directed study.

University of Northern Colorado. The University of Northern Colorado offers Master of Arts in teaching degrees in curriculum studies, linguistically diverse education, and English education. Both on-campus and online programs are offered.

Western State College of Colorado. Western State offers a low-residency Master of Arts in education program. Students live on campus for a week each August and complete their remaining coursework remotely.