Linguistically Diverse Education:
Linguistically Diverse Education Cohorts are available in:
- Loveland (Spring 2009). Learn more below.
- Denver (Fall 2010). Learn more here.
- Greeley (5th Year Program for UNC undergraduate students beginning Summer 2010). Learn more here.
Please RSVP here to attend AN LDE MAT information meeting:
Spring 2009 Loveland Cohort
Linguistically Diverse Endorsement, 21 credits
Spring 2009:
- EDLD 602 Teaching Linguistically Diverse Learners (3)
- EDLD 603 Methods & Assessment for ESL/Bilingual Classrooms (3)
Summer 2009:
- EDLD 592 Second Language Acquisition Theory (3)
- EDLD 594 Foundations of Language and Linguistics for ESL/Bilingual Educators (3)
- EDRD 620Reading in the Middle and Secondary School (3)
Fall 2009:
- EDLD 604 Field Experience in ESL/Bilingual (3)
- EDLD 593 Language, School, and Society (3)
Master of Arts in Teaching:
Linguistically Diverse Emphasis, 15 additional credits
Spring 2010
- SRM 600 Introduction to Graduate Research (3)
Summer 2010
- EDLD 605 Seminar in Bilingual Education and TESOL I (3)
- EDLD 606 Linguistically Diverse Students and the U.S. Educational System (3)
Fall 2010
- EDLD 607 Seminar in Bilingual Education and TESOL II (3)
Master of Arts in Teaching:Linguistically diverse education (MAT:LDE)
The M.A.T. in Linguistically Diverse Education prepares teachers to educate the growing number of English language learners attending schools in the U.S. educational system. The program is designed for educators who already hold a teaching licensure or are enrolled in a teacher preparation program. This graduate program requires the completion of 33 semester hours. In the process, students can obtain the Colorado Linguistically Diverse Education (LDE) Endorsement after completing the required 21 credit hours, and successfully passing the ESL PLACE Exam.
As the state’s teachers college, UNC is known for quality instruction and a positive learning environment. Our program is designed to me the needs of working educators. In particular, it provides a low instructor-student ratio, nighttime and weekend classes, and a variety of learning formats that reflect the diverse learning styles and scheduling needs of our graduate students. These include face-to-face, on-line, and hybrid (face-to-face and online) courses.
