Endorsement, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
School of Education & Human Development
Overview
Degree: Endorsement
Classroom Type: Online and on campus classes
Designed for currently licensed teachers who are seeking career advancement and the knowledge and tools needed to support diverse languages, cultures, and abilities in the classroom. The endorsement is available with and without an MA.
Program Details
Interest Categories: Education & Counseling
Campus: CU Denver
What you’ll learn
The need for qualified educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively create learning environments to teach multilingual learners continues to increase in Denver, Colorado and across the nation. University of Colorado Denver's graduate Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement is designed for currently licensed teachers who are seeking career advancement and the knowledge and tools needed to support diverse languages, cultures and abilities in the classroom.
Join an endorsement program that is a perfect steppingstone to teacher leader and administrative positions. 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. Our faculty members help you open doors to your dream position in education. They will change how you practice teaching by giving you a new understanding of the challenges and opportunities experienced by your students. You will learn to reflect on culture, how changing times and changing demographics impact teaching practices as well as the classroom resources you need. Our alumni are systems change advocates trained to support inclusion of multiple languages in classrooms.
The School of Education & Human Development is regularly ranked as a top graduate school 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 multilingualism 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.
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 6912 - Teacher Inquiry in Multilingual Classrooms 3 credits
Recommended Completion Time:2 years
Required Credits for Completion:24
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)
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.