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Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, MA with K-12 Endorsement & Bilingual Education Specialist Endorsement

Program Requirements 

Required Core Courses
Foundations of Language & Culture in Education
CLDE 5070Understanding Language in the Classroom3
CLDE 5030Language Development of Multilingual Learners: Advanced3
CLDE 5050Assessment & Advocacy for Multilingual Learners3
CLDE 5824Theories and Methods of Bilingual Education3
Additional Required Courses
Choose one course related to Spanish pedagogy (consult with advisor)
Choose one course related to Spanish linguistics (consult with advisor)
Completing the MA Required Courses
CLDE 6912Teacher Inquiry in Multilingual Classrooms3
CLDE 5035Connecting Multilingual Theories to Practice (Capstone to be written in Spanish for BES endorsement)3
Total Hours18

Culminating Experience:  Final Reflection

The Culminating Experience: Final Reflection is submitted at the end of your MA course of study as part of the capstone course, CLDE 5035 Connecting Multilingual Theories to Practice. The Culminating Experience is an electronic portfolio, where you show proficiency in meeting the TESOL and CDE standards by displaying and reflecting upon work that you have completed throughout the CLDE program.
Program Requirements and Courses

To complete the CLDE MA with Bilingual endorsement students must complete the appropriate course work as outlined in the tables. All courses require a grade of B- or better to count to the MA or endorsement and a 3.0 minimum GPA is required for graduation. If necessary, courses may be retaken for a better grade.

Course Scheduling

All CLDE courses are online. Because some classes are scheduled through the Modern Languages Department (Spanish), students should work with their Faculty Advisor about course selection and scheduling.

Planning

For practicing full-time teachers, we recommend taking one to two courses each fall and spring semester and up to two courses each summer. Some courses are offered only once per year.

Active Status

Students must complete their programs within seven years, maintaining a GPA of 3.0. Failure to enroll over three contiguous semesters will result in a requirement to submit readmission materials.