114,482
Multilingual Learners
Colorado identified 114,482 multilingual learners (2023-2024)
Become a Bilingual Educator
Influence the next generation of bilingual learners to reach their full potential. Bilingual students in the elementary license track of the Bachelor of Arts in Education and Human Development program can earn the CLD-BE endorsement as part of their regular coursework. By completing this program, you will meet the requirements for obtaining the elementary educator licensure + CLD-BE endorsement. The bilingual education pathway prepares you to become a stand-out bilingual educator, ready to lead and ensure that all learners have access to quality education. The program combines coursework and real-world practice in bilingual education classrooms.
¡Inspira mentes y une culturas! En SEHD no solo te preparamos para ser educador, sino también para impactar vidas.
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According to the Colorado Department of Education16%
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Percentage of Colorado’s population that speak another language other than English at home.Bilingual Programs
Master of Arts in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (Endorsement)
School of Education & Human Development
Overview
Degree: MA Endorsement
Classroom Type: Fully Online
Prepares educators to become advocates for multilingual learners in school districts by exploring the opportunities and challenges among Latinx students. Graduates help meet the need for leadership in Colorado and nationwide as the Latinx population grows and the achievement gap for students widens. Courses are offered synchronously and asynchronously.
Application deadlines
Rolling Admission
Program Details
Interest Categories: Cultural Diversity & Global Perspectives Education & Counseling Humanities & Languages
Campus: CU Denver Online
What you'll learn
If you feel passionate about elevating multilingual learning and inclusivity in your school and district, CU Denver’s MA in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education with a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Endorsement K-12 will prepare you for a leadership role in your district.
A master’s degree is an opportunity for practicing, licensed teachers to deepen their knowledge and develop skills. The added endorsement gives you an additional credential in the field. We prepare highly competent professionals through high quality curriculum and hands-on projects that are relevant, empowering, applicable, student centered, challenging and focused on social justice. You also have an option of completing our Bilingual Education Specialist endorsement. Our faculty members help open doors to your dream position in education. You will learn to reflect on culture and how changing times and changing demographics impact teaching practices. You will learn to gather and use assessment results within a strengths-based framework to advocate for appropriate programming, placement, instruction, and ongoing progress monitoring of multilingual students. Our alumni are systems change advocates prepared to support inclusion of multiple languages in classrooms.
The School of Education & Human Development is regularly ranked as a top graduate school and “best online” experiences by U.S. News & World Report.
Choose CU Denver’s School of Education & Human Development
The School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver attracts students who are passionate about elevating the status of bilingualism and inclusivity in classrooms. We match their passion with an education that is rooted in diversity, technology, proven approaches and real-world practice. That’s why our graduates are prepared to make immediate and life-long impacts on people, communities and the world.
Courses
The MA in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education with a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Endorsement, K-12 requires 30 credits.
Recommendations for endorsements are made by CU Denver’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education program; but the endorsement is granted by the State of Colorado. Individual state requirements vary and may include teaching experience and examinations in addition to a valid teaching credential. Students should consult with the Colorado Department of Education or another state in which they wish to be endorsed for the most updated endorsement requirements.
If You Do Not Have a Teaching License
This program does not lead to an initial teaching license. If you do not currently hold a valid Colorado teaching license, you may apply to the MA program without endorsement and complete CLDE coursework, but the CLDE endorsement can only be added by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) after you earn a Colorado teaching license. By applying, you acknowledge that you understand these requirements and will have consistent access to a K–12 educational setting throughout the program.
Sample Courses
- CLDE 5010 - Foundations of Language & Culture in Education 3 credits
- CLDE 5160 - History & Law of Bilingual & Immigrant Education 3 credits
- CLDE 5030 - Language Development of Multilingual Learners: Advanced 3 credits
- CLDE 5050 - Assessment & Advocacy for Multilingual Learners 3 credits
Recommended Completion Time:2 to 3 years
Required Credits for Completion:30
Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
We practice "rolling admission" and after your application is complete, we strive to notify you of your admission status in no more than two to three weeks. The CLDE program only admits for summer and fall semesters.
The following deadlines are firm, early submissions are encouraged.
Fall Semester: June 30
Summer Semester: April 30
Application Requirements
- 2 recommendation letters
- Official Transcripts from all institutions attended
- If applying for an endorsement, proof of teaching license or special services license is required
- Resume/CV
- Written Statement: Describe your interest in the program, your special strengths, and the goals you hope to achieve through your work in the program
- $50.00 application fee
International Applicants only: Proof of English Language Proficiency (International applicants should review the following information regarding English language proficiency). This program is not eligible for students using a F-1 or J-1 visa. For more questions regarding visa requirements please contact intladmissions@ucdenver.edu.
Admissions Interview: An interview may be required as part of the admissions process. If so, applicants will be contacted with more details.
For more information, email education@ucdenver.edu or call 303-315-6300.
I’m a first-generation Latina student aspiring to give back to my community through teaching. The sacrifices my immigrant parents made have shaped my commitment to education and continue to guide the path I am on today. SEHD has provided me with the tools to become the educator I wished I had during my early elementary years. Making students feel seen, heard, and welcomed are the most gratifying moments as a multilingual educator.
Keydi Munoz
Bachelor of Arts in Education and Human Development with a focus on Elementary Licensure