Bachelor of Arts in Teaching and Learning (B.A.)
Develop the knowledge and skills needed for a professional, education-related career in diverse vocational settings.
The Bachelor of Arts in Teaching and Learning program is available to those who do not desire to obtain a professional teaching license but aim to work with — or on behalf of — children or youth as part of their professional career. It is also available to students who complete 1-2 years in one of the School of Education licensure programs but then decide that a licensure program does not meet their professional goals. This non-licensure program provides an option for these students to stay within the domain of education.
Teaching and Learning Program graduates earn a bachelor's degree in Teaching and Learning, a minor in an approved CCU program, and a CCU area of emphasis in Biblical Studies. Students will receive supervised clinical practice experiences in a variety of school settings. In addition, students can earn 3-6 graduate-level credits in this program that can be applied to the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies.
Teaching and Learning at CCU
At CCU, we see education and teaching as imperative to impacting the world for Christ — and opportunities to do so are everywhere. If you have the ability to clearly explain complex topics as well as inspire others to think bigger than themselves, then this program is an opportunity for you to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for a professional, education-related career in diverse vocational settings.
What can you do with a Teaching and Learning degree?
- Youth ministry
- Non-licensure teaching
- Nonprofit education businesses
- K-12 publishing
Interesting Classes You Might Take
- Assessment and Action Research
- Adolescent Development and Culture
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Course Catalog
About the School of Education
At CCU, we're training the next generation of teachers, for both public schools and private Christian schools. The Christ-centered educational model in our School of Education is unique among education schools in Colorado, training graduates who are not only outstanding educators, but also respected members of the community.
The School of Education offers a variety of academic programs ranging from Elementary and Secondary Education to Classical Education and Special Education. You will be taught and mentored by exceptional faculty who have all been licensed as teachers or administrators in Colorado. They know what it's like to be in classrooms and are committed to helping you succeed. You will get your first field experience during your freshman year, working with students in local elementary, middle, and high schools under the supervision of exemplary teachers to gain expert experience.
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) has ranked both the elementary and secondary education programs in CCU's School of Education as the top education programs in the State of Colorado, and in the 98th percentile of all education programs, nationwide.