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Graduate Program in Education

Educational Leadership

An added endorsement program in educational leadership (principal licensure) is available for students who already hold a master's degree. Graduates are qualified to resume regular classroom responsibilities with an enhanced understanding of teaching and learning or to accept employment in special classroom situations.

A summer residential cohort in Ed Leadership begins in June with on-campus classes followed by on-line courses in the Fall and Spring.

Literacy, Language, and Culture

Professionals who hold an active Colorado teaching license or certificate, and who meet requirements for admission to a graduate level program, may seek admission to the added endorsement program in Literacy, Language, and Culture Education, Teacher of the Linguistically Diverse.

In order to be recommended for the added endorsement, a student must:
- be granted admission to the added endorsement program,
- successfully complete all required coursework,
- demonstrate a foreign language competency (speaking, writing, reading, comprehending) on a standardized assessment in bilingual education as required by the Colorado Department of Education.
The added endorsement in English as a Second Language (ESL) does not require foreign language proficiency.

Special Education Generalist

In order to enroll in advanced courses and internships, all students must have:
- an active Colorado provisional or professional license,
- successfully passed all core courses,
- demonstrated the personal and professional maturity necessary for completion of the degree and recommendation for an endorsement.

Before a final decision is made regarding the on-site or selected-site internship,
- additional letters of recommendation,
- a site visit by faculty,
- and a personal interview are required.
Students will be considered for recommendation for the added endorsement following the Master's degree award.

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