Skip to content.
Skip to section navigation.
This web site has been built using XHTML 1.0 and CSS. It is necessary to use a standards-compliant browser in order to see the page as intended, although page content is accessible to all users regardless of browser. We have provided more information about standards, a list of standards-compliant browsers and links to free browser downloads.

Enhancing Teacher Quality

The Teacher Education Program at Western is designed to meet the diverse needs of all current and future educators. Preparing highly qualified teachers is goal number 1, but a one-size-fits-all approach rarely fits anyone well so that's not what you'll find at Western. We have numerous program offerings to meet the needs of the traditional resident student, the experienced educator and the second career professional. You are unique, so are we. Choose one of the program offerings below to learn more about how we can help you on your journey to being a great educator!

Undergraduate Programs - Initial Licensure

Post BA Initial Alternative Licensure - Teach Now

This collection of program offerings is targeted to the traditional resident student, undergraduate or Post BA, seeking initial licensure. For post BA students wishing to obtain Initial Licensure, we offer the Teach Now Program. Teach Now is a twelve month program that provides on-the-job teacher preparation for second career professionals. This program includes alternative licensure and internship routes.

Post BA Added Endorsements - Must Have An Initial Teaching License

Professional Development Opportunities

 

Post BA students seeking to add endorsements can contact Dr. Nella B. Anderson at 970.943.2157 or by email at nanderson@western.edu


 

Opportunities for educators to enhance content knowledge, share pedagogy, and network with educators from throughout Colorado and beyond. Because learning is a journey, not a destination we offer the Teacher Institute.

 

 

 

 

 





  • Department Chair:
    Nella B. Anderson
    970.943.2157
    nanderson@western.edu
  • Program and Advising Coordinator:
    Leslie Osgood
    970.943.2030
    losgood@western.edu
  • Address:
    Education Program
    Crawford Hall
    Western State College of Colorado
    Gunnison, CO 81231