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Bachelor of Arts in General Science and Secondary Science Education (License)

University of Colorado Denver

USA,Colorado

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 32,196/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 75 FREE

Application Fee

Jun 2025

Apply Date

USA, Colorado

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1912

Total Students: 15,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1201 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80204, United States

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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in General Science and Secondary Science Education (License)

Program Overview

Becoming a science teacher allows you to encourage a love and curiosity for science in middle and high school students. You will help to foster experiential learning and exploration within students who wish to receive a basic grounding in general science. This in-demand profession is extremely important. You'll inspire students to learn, question, observe, analyze, explain, and draw conclusions about the world around them. In this four-year, 138 credit hour undergraduate BA program, you will learn to plan assessment-informed instruction for educational excellence and equity for all children including those from diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, class and ability backgrounds.

Preparing science teachers is a highly collaborative process between the science education department in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the School of Education & Human Development at CU Denver as well as our highly experienced K-12 partner educators in the metro area.

In this teacher education program, you will learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty members who are known for innovation and research in STEM education, social and emotional growth and building a diverse teacher workforce. Our department regularly works on prestigious National Science Foundation grants, involving students when possible. Through the science department, you will garner the essential content and education theory needed to be an effective science teacher. In our school district partnerships, you will "live the life of a teacher," becoming a vital member of the teaching staff as a teacher candidate.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

105 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jun 2025		Open
aug 2025		Open
jan 2025		Closed
jan 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 75 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 32,196 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Colorado Denver

CAD 22,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Listening - 7.0 Minimum Reading - 8.0 Minimum Writing - 16.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,070.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

International Undergraduate Scholarships

The University of Colorado Denver offers a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for international undergraduate students. We are committed to supporting your long-term academic and personal success at CU Denver, including your financial well-being.

International Admissions offers automatic merit-based scholarships and additional funding through donor awards and need-based grants. Additionally, students can apply for program-specific and external scholarships. Scholarships can be combined with employment opportunities and other financial resources to contribute to your cost of attendance.

Scholarship	Application Requirement	Award Amount or Range	Criteria
Automatic Merit Scholarship	No	$5,000 - 10,000 per academic year	GPA
Additional Merit Scholarship	Yes	Up to $8,000 per academic year	GPA and scholarship application
ESL Academy Graduate Scholarship	No	$1,000 - $5,000 per academic year	Completion of 1 to 5 levels of the ESL Academy before Admission
Program-Specific Scholarships	Yes	$500 - $2,500	Varies
External Scholarships	Yes	Varies	Varies

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.