Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement

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

Course	Title	Credits
CURR 5700	Introduction to ESL/Multicultural Education	3
CURR 5701	Materials and Methods: Linguistically Diverse/Multicultural Education	3
CURR 5702	Literacy for All Learners	3
CURR 5703	Assessment: Methods, Materials, and Theories for ELLs	3
CURR 5704	Practicum in Language and Literacy	3
CURR 5705	Second Language Acquisition: Capstone	3
CURR 5707	Pro-Seminar: Parent and Community Involvement	3
CURR 5713	Linguistics for Educators	3

Financial Aid Priority Deadline: March 1