Academic Catalog
Educator Preparation
The Educator Preparation Department of Adams State University is dedicated to inspiring and empowering the cultivation of educational leaders who embrace diversity, facilitate change, and contribute to the learning and inclusion of all students, particularly in rural regions.
The Department of Educator Preparation is authorized by the Colorado State Board of Education to provide licensure and endorsement programs. All M.A. degree-seeking candidates must successfully complete a capstone project (CAP) in order to meet requirements for the degree.
2022-2023 Degrees
- Master of Arts in Education
with endorsements or emphases in:- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, CLD Endorsement
- Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis
- Educational Leadership Program, Principal License
- Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Arts with K-12 Education Licensure
Degree majors:- Art Education
- Music Education
- Physical Education
- Bachelor of Arts with Secondary Education Licensure
Program Department Faculty
Program Coordinator
- Curtis Garcia, Ph.D.
Professors
- Joaquin Vilá, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors
- Curtis Garcia, Ph.D.
- Bev DeVore-Wedding, Ph.D.
- Michele Mann, Ph.D.
- Kieran Nduagbo, Ph.D.
Adjunct Instructors
- Emma Rae Martinez, Ed.D.
- Rocco Fuschetto, Ed.D.
- Curt Wilson, M.A.
- Rena Frasco, Ed.D.
- Claire McMahan, M.A.
- Chrissy McKinney, M.A.
- Kimba Rael, M.A.