Introduction to the Teacher Education Program
at Colorado State University-Pueblo
This section gives general information about our teacher
education program at the
Colorado State University-Pueblo. In addition, you may also
access information about
program facilities,
relevant links,
calendar of events,
opportunities for employment,
faculty, and the
students in our program. Please check the
program information links to receive more specific information
about our Teacher Education Program.
Teacher Education Program (TEP)
Mission of Teacher Education - The Teacher Education Program has a primary mission of preparing teachers of quality and distinction. At Colorado State University-Pueblo, preparing teachers is a campus-wide responsibility, with faculty and administrators involved in support of the program's mission. An integral component of the program is its formal partnerships with 17 school districts and four community colleges in southern and southeastern Colorado. The joint efforts of students, faculty, and administrators across all partners focus on improving the quality of learning in classrooms in elementary, secondary, and higher education.
Teacher education is a university wide responsibility at CSU-Pueblo. Content area experts participate in teacher training and contribute to our conceptual framework. More than four hundred students are currently enrolled in our program. We have a full time director, 6 full-time faculty, and 9 full-time grant personnel. The Teacher Education Program is responsible for managing and facilitating initial teacher licensure programs at CSU-Pueblo. Teacher licensure programs available are available in 9 undergraduate areas:
- Elementary Education
- K-12
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education
- Secondary Areas
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Science
- Spanish
- Reading Minor
The model of teacher training at CSU-Pueblo is a performance-based model. We emphasize/utilize:
- Strong content majors in the arts and sciences
- Standards and Performance-Based Teacher Training
- Integration of Course and Field Experiences
- Ongoing Assessment and Monitoring
Our assessment process is aligned with Colorado and national standards. We utilize a three-step process of assessment. Assessment takes place at:
- Admission to the education program
- Admission to student teaching
- Program completion
Ongoing assessment and support is also a part of our teacher training process. Assessment criteria must be met in order to progress through the program. The purpose of our assessment process is to assure that CSU-Pueblo graduates are teachers of quality and distinction.
Field Experiences consist of 800+ hours of planned experiences in K-12 classrooms.
For further information, please review our program portfolio and conceptual framework.
Educational Partnerships
Our Teacher Education Program has formal partnerships with seventeen school districts, four community colleges, and the Southern Colorado Teacher Education Alliance (SCTEA). We are also the recipients of two federal grants; the PT3 and Teacher Quality Enhancement.
How May We Help You?
Do you need information about how to apply for admission to teacher education? Do you have questions about the PLACE/PRAXIS tests? Are you interested in receiving more information about CSU-Pueblo's teacher education programs? Our TEP staff will be happy to help you find answers to these questions and can direct you to other resources you may need.
You may request materials on our teacher education program by calling the teacher education office at (719) 549-2681 or by e-mailing a request to Karen Micheli.
