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.
*Please note: Federal student loans are not currently available to students who are pursuing a CO state license (initial or additional) through UNC’s stand-alone, graduate level licensure programs without also being simultaneously enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral degree program.
Admission
General Licensure and Endorsement Admission Requirements
Program Requirements:
- Language Proficiency in any languages recognized by the CDE for bilingual education (Spanish, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Russian) as evidenced by:
- Passing score in praxis and OPI Language Testing International for the chosen language; or
- A degree in the chosen language
- Applicant must be:
- A licensed teacher; or
- A student enrolled in a teacher licensure program.
*Please note: Federal student loans are not currently available to students who are pursuing a CO state license (initial or additional) through UNC’s stand-alone, graduate level licensure programs without also being simultaneously enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral degree program.