Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Bilingual Education Specialist (K-12)

Program Overview

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

This program is for any languages recognized by CDE for bilingual education.

The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Bilingual Education Specialist Endorsement leads to a Colorado state recognized endorsement in CLD Bilingual Education. The program is designed for any licensed teachers or students enrolled in a teacher licensure program.  Students will acquire second language acquisition knowledge and pedagogy skills, skills to teach bilingually in a bilingual education setting.

Admission requirement:

1. Language Proficiency in any languages recognized by the CDE for bilingual education (Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian) as evidenced by:
   1. Passing score in praxis and OPI Language Testing International for the chosen language; or
   2. A degree in the chosen language
2. Applicant must be:
   1. A licensed teacher; or
   2. A student enrolled in a teacher licensure program.

Requirements — 24 Credits

Required Credits

ECLD 504	Field Experience in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education	3
ECLD 523	Academic Language/Literacy Development for Diverse Learners in School Settings	3
ECLD 541	Methods of Language Teaching in Multilingual Settings	3
ECLD 592	Second Language Acquisition Theory	3
ECLD 594	Foundations of Language and Linguistics for ESL/Bilingual Educators	3
ECLD 602	Teaching Culturally Linguistically Diverse and Bilingual Learners	3
ECLD 611	CLD Methods and Assessment I	3
ECLD 612	CLD Methods and Assessment II	3