Students at Colorado College can now major in education, a change that recognizes shifts in society and educational norms. The new major at CC was recently profiled in Inside Higher Ed. Before the major was approved, the focus of the department was on the master of arts in teaching, which is still an important emphasis of the department.

The new education major places the study of education within the liberal arts, and recognizes education as a discipline with historical, social, political, and economic aspects. The major is a shift for the department, which had previously offered a thematic minor in education to undergraduates. A minor is still available for students. The department’s graduate programs will continue, including a teaching certificate program and programs for graduate students to earn a master of arts in teaching degree.