MA Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
Course Overview
The MA in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) is a 30-credit, flexible program designed for educators seeking to specialize in teaching bilingual and multilingual learners. This degree allows you to personalize your coursework to align with your specific professional goals and classroom context, without requiring a current teaching license. Graduates will emerge as equity-focused educators equipped with advanced, research-backed strategies to empower diverse student populations.
Key Program Highlights
- Customizable curriculum with 15 credits of thematic electives chosen with faculty advisor guidance
- Development of asset-based frameworks that value students' linguistic backgrounds and cultural wealth
- Deep exploration of theories in bilingualism, second language acquisition, and their practical application
- Instructional strategies for making rigorous content accessible and fostering literacy across languages
- A culminating capstone project to synthesize and apply your learning directly to your educational practice
Course Overview
The MA in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) is a 30-credit, flexible program designed for educators seeking to specialize in teaching bilingual and multilingual learners. This degree allows you to personalize your coursework to align with your specific professional goals and classroom context, without requiring a current teaching license. Graduates will emerge as equity-focused educators equipped with advanced, research-backed strategies to empower diverse student populations.
Key Program Highlights
- Customizable curriculum with 15 credits of thematic electives chosen with faculty advisor guidance
- Development of asset-based frameworks that value students' linguistic backgrounds and cultural wealth
- Deep exploration of theories in bilingualism, second language acquisition, and their practical application
- Instructional strategies for making rigorous content accessible and fostering literacy across languages
- A culminating capstone project to synthesize and apply your learning directly to your educational practice
