2024-2025 Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement


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About the Program

The 24 credit hour Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) endorsement program prepares pre-service and in-service teachers to work with students learning English as a second or additional language. The program course sequence meets Colorado Department of Education (CDE) requirements for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education added endorsement. This program does not meet requirements for an initial teaching license.

The CLDE graduate certificate program is for teachers, paraprofessionals, and pre-service teachers with English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms.

Certificate courses may count toward an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Others Languages at UCCS.


Focus of Study

The Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education Endorsement program is designed for teachers, paraprofessionals, and pre-service teachers who have English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms. The program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and critical skills to support and serve these students. Courses emphasize methods, assessment, and parent/community relationships.


Program Requirements

  • All courses must be completed with a grade of B- or better.
  • 150 practicum hours (10 hours/wk) are required for CURR 5704

Program Coursework

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Financial Aid Priority Deadline: March 1

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