Graduate Programs
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Whether you're looking for a certificate, master's or doctorate, our 10 schools and colleges offer graduate degree programs that integrate independent study, research and professional development.
- Master's
A master’s degree is the first level of graduate study, typically requiring one to two years of full-time study. To pursue a master’s, you’ll need an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree. Many degrees are specialized to prepare you to enter the job market as a highly qualified applicant or work as an educator in your field.
- Doctoral
A doctoral degree is the highest achievable graduate degree, preparing students to work in the upper echelons of their field as either practitioners or educators. Many doctoral candidates complete a dissertation, thesis or project based off original research, defending their work in front of a committee of experts. Others take rigorous coursework that prepares them for professional practice and licensure.
- Certificate
A graduate certificate is approximately equivalent to a bachelor’s or master’s degree, but with a more limited scope. Most can be achieved in a year or less, and many confer professional benefits such as licensure. Learn more about federal-aid designated certificates.
- MA
- Master of Arts
- MFA
- Master of Fine Arts
- MS
- Master of Science
- MLS
- Master of Legal Studies
- MSW
- Master of Social Work
- LLM
- Master of Laws
- Macc
- Master of Accountancy
- MBA
- Master of Business Administration
- MLIS
- Master of Library and Information Science
- MM
- Master of Music
- MPP
- Master of Professional Psychology
- MSL
- Master of Legal Studies
- PSM
- Professional Science Masters
- MSLA
- Master of Science in Legal Administration
- MT
- Master of Taxation
- EdD
- Doctorate of Education
- EdS
- Educational Specialist
- PhD
- Doctor of Philosophy
- PsyD
- Doctorate of Psychology
- Juris Doctor
- Doctor of Jurisprudence
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
English for Teaching
About this Program
Turn your passion for English literature into a rewarding career in the classroom. This unique program is a full-time, two-year residential program designed for those who love literature and literary analysis, and want to inspire the next generation of readers, writers and critical thinkers. By the time you graduate, you’ll have earned an MA in English for Teaching, a Teaching Certificate from the Morgridge College of Education and an Initial Teaching License from the state of Colorado—everything you need to step confidently into the classroom to teach high school or college-level English in a high school setting.
In your first year, you’ll dive deep into English literature, composition and language, sharpening your analytical and communication skills while engaging with faculty and fellow graduate scholars in the advanced study of literary theory and textual analysis, and study genres and period-specific courses.
In your second year, you’ll step into the role of an educator, teaching in a Denver-area school as part of the Morgridge College of Education Teacher Education Program (TEP). You’ll gain hands-on experience while learning the art and science of teaching, developing the skills to lead a classroom and connect with students. By the end of the program, you’ll be ready to make a real impact teaching high school or college-level English in high school classrooms across the state.
Morgridge College of Education
Teacher Education Program
About this Program
The Teacher Education Program (TEP) at DU equips you with the essential knowledge and strategies needed for a successful career in education. You will gain an MA in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Teacher Education and a Colorado teaching license in elementary or secondary education. Specialize in areas like culturally and linguistically diverse education, gifted education or STEM.
TEP focuses on four pillars: love, critical thinking, radical justice and community-oriented practice. During your coursework, you'll spend an academic year in a classroom placement with a mentor teacher, gaining hands-on experience. Whether you're a recent graduate or changing careers, DU’s TEP offers rigorous and comprehensive preparation for teaching in diverse communities.