Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement Program

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The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education Endorsement is an additional credential that all licensed educators in the state of Colorado can add to their teaching license. The CLD Endorsement provides educators the skills and knowledge to support second language learners in both their English language development and their overall academic achievement. The CLD Endorsement is a K-12 credential that is officially awarded by the Colorado Department of Education, upon Institutional recommendation from MSU Denver, School of Education. A minimum of C- is required for all courses in order to successfully complete the CLD endorsement.

Required Core Courses

CLD 2890 - Second Language Acquisition: K-12 Educational Implications Credits: 3
CLD 3290 - Literacy Development for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students K-12 Credits: 3
CLD 3310 - Integrated Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language Credits: 3
CLD 3510 - Perspectives in Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners Credits: 3
CLD 3910 - Assessment of English Language Learners Credits: 3
ANT 2330 - Cross-Cultural Communication Credits: 3
OR
COMM 3000 - Diversity and Communication in the U.S. Credits: 3
Subtotal: 18 credits

One of the following depending on licensure status:

Additional Course for Option 1: (Pre-service Teachers)
CLD 4590 - Culturally and Linguistically Diverse: ESL Student Teaching and Seminar Credits: 6
Total for Option 1: 24 credits
Additional Course for Option 2: (Licensed Educators)
CLD 4520 - Field Experience in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Credits: 3
Total for Option 2: 21 credits