Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education

For those who are passionate about elevating the status of bilingualism and inclusivity in classrooms and championing the strengths and assets of children who speak and are learning multiple languages, this degree is the perfect option. This transformational, practice-oriented program will develop your knowledge, leadership skills and classroom practices to support bilingual learners and their families. Join a degree program that is a perfect steppingstone to teacher leader and administrative positions.

Master of Arts in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, Adams 12 Five Star Schools Partnership

Degree Earned: MA Endorsement Campus: CU Denver Off campus The University of Colorado Denver and Adams 12 Five Star Schools have partnered together to bring you a CLDE endorsement plus optional MA cohort program that positions you to be a teacher leader and advocate for multilingual learners in your district. Through our program of study, you will explore and understand the opportunities and challenges for culturally and linguistically diverse learners within Adams 12 schools.

Leadership for Educational Organizations

Start a path to a fulfilling career where you’ll realize change at the school and community levels. This program will prepare you with the wide breadth of knowledge necessary to create a school learning environment that is cooperative, safe, and welcoming. You will learn how to collaborate across communities and stakeholder groups, become well-versed in current educational issues and how to overcome them and gain awareness of the legal, financial and political dimensions of schools and school districts.

Master of Arts in Leadership for Educational Organizations, Principal (License)

Degree Earned: MA License Campus: CU Denver Online CU Denver’s MA in Leadership for Educational Organizations (LEO-MA) degree with principal licensure prepares district leaders for future ready schools. With CU Denver’s excellent reputation and our expert and supportive faculty, you’ll start a path to a fulfilling career as an elementary, middle or high school principal or administrator where you’ll realize change at school and community levels. You’ll learn how to encourage diversity and social justice, develop a vision for a successful school and attain the real-world knowledge necessary to help you apply it.

Educational Specialist in Leadership for Educational Organizations, Principal (License)

Degree Earned: EdS License Campus: CU Denver Online CU Denver’s EdS in Leadership for Educational Organizations with principal licensure is designed for individuals whose next career goal is to become a school principal. It is a professional degree that is well suited for individuals who already have a master’s degree plus a teaching license or a master’s degree with a special services license. With CU Denver’s expert and supportive faculty, you’ll start a path to a fulfilling career as an elementary, middle or high school principal. You’ll develop the skills critical to success as a leader, and learn to encourage diversity, equity and social justice.

Learning Design & Technology

This degree is focused on the use of learning technology to better support student learning and engagement, collaborate with colleagues and school administration, communicate and work with students’ families. Students will complete fully online courses that address relevant, emerging learning technology topics such as active and experiential pedagogy, media and maker projects, integration of technology, blended and online learning, open educational resources, digital storytelling, creative instructional materials design, and technology adoption and leadership.

Master of Arts in Learning Design & Technology, Digital Media for Teaching and Learning, St. Vrain Valley School District Cohort

Degree Earned: MA Campus: Off campus Online Think about how education will be different in 10 or 20 years. How will children engage each other and share resources - together in class, within a community or at home online? What kinds of digital-mediated experiences will they have? This master's option in Digital Media for Teaching and Learning for K-12 teachers will equip you to provide leadership to your school or in SVVS - using learning technologies that are already changing how people learn. We are accepting applications through April 1, 2020.

Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences

The program prepares students to facilitate the teaching/learning process and to lead and work in community-based environments. Thus, many students pursue the degree to enhance their skills as professional classroom teachers or leaders in the community. Through this program, you will be prepared to view culturally and linguistically diverse families from a strengths-based perspective and to serve them in a variety of contexts.

Master of Arts in Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences, Friends School Teacher Preparation Partnership

Degree Earned: MA License Campus: CU Denver Online CU Denver and Friends School in Boulder have partnered together to offer an innovative program where teachers earn an MA in Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences and a Colorado teaching license. This highly regarded partnership places teachers in public and independent elementary and early childhood schools throughout Boulder County while they also complete graduate coursework at a reduced tuition rate.

Master of Arts in Learning, Developmental and Family Sciences, Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program Partnership

Degree Earned: MA License Campus: CU Denver Off campus The University of Colorado Denver and Boulder Journey School have partnered to offer a master’s degree in Learning, Developmental, and Family Sciences, with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. The Boulder Journey School Teacher Education Program includes a one-year paid teaching residency, a Colorado teaching license, director qualifications, and a trip to study in Reggio Emilia, Italy, all at a reduced tuition rate.