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2011-2012 Graduate Catalog

Linguistically Diverse Education (K-Grade 12),

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Requirements — 21 Credits

The graduate Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement program was created to help teachers serve the growing number of English language learners in their classrooms, and to address the critical shortage of teachers who are eligible to apply for the Colorado Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement so that they can effectively educate students who are learning English as a new language. This program is offered for educators who already hold a teaching licensure or are enrolled in a teacher preparation program. The Linguistically Diverse Education program requires the completion of 21 semester hours. After the completion of the program, students must pass the ESL PLACE Exam to be eligible for the LDE state endorsement. Requirements for program admission include: Admission to the Graduate School; teaching licensure or enrollment in a teacher preparation program; at least 3 credits of previous literacy instruction, and evidence of familiarity with a second language.

Degree Requirements

Required Major Credits — 21 hours

EDLD 592Second Language Acquisition Theory

3

EDLD 593Language, School and Society

3

EDLD 594Foundations of Language and Linguistics for ESL/Bilingual Educators

3

EDLD 602Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners

3

EDLD 603Methods and Assessment for ESL and Bilingual Education

3

EDLD 604Field Experience in TESOL and Bilingual Education

3

EDRD 620Reading in the Middle and Secondary Schools

3

or

EDRD 612Reading in the Elementary Schools

3