Quick Facts

                                                    Required Courses

Master’s in Special Education Generalist (SEG) and Culturally/Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education

Educator preparation, instructional and intervention best practices, learner outcomes, and teacher accountability continue to be shaped by the influences of diversity at the intersection of exceptionality (Hoover & deBettencourt, 2017).

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Become an educator-advocate for equitable culturally and linguistically responsive special education through completion of a combined exceptionality-diversity focused program. 

    What program graduates say about their integrated  SEG/CLD preparation 

(1=not prepared; 4=highly prepared)

Distinguish diverse learning differences from learning disabilities___________________________3.88

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Distinguish second language acquisition behaviors from language disorders___________________________3.82

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Properly interpret diverse cultural values/behaviors as instructional strengths ________________________3.82

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Deliver culturally / linguistically responsive instruction__________________________________3.76

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Identify instructional/assessment bias ____________3.76

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Here's what students say about program online experiences

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* Interesting material that related to educational topics

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* Very useful course prompts for thinking critically

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* Interactions and learning from peers

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* If not for online, I would not be able to get masters    

  at this time in my life

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* Online learning has allowed me to continue

  my education

Double Endorsement Unique Program Features

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* Integrated SEG and CLDE content in program courses

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* Guidance in distinguishing language acquisition/

   learning differences from language/learning disabilities

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* Preparation to deliver intensive intervention    

  in MTSS framework

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* Completion of over 250 hours of fieldwork and

   practicum

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* Online and onsite delivery structures

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* Focus on expertise to deliver culturally and

   linguistically responsive special education

   assessment and instruction, family-

   community engagement, and IEP development

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Here's what School Administrators and Colleagues Say about Program Scholars:

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Teacher "has become a valuable resource to our staff,  sharing and modeling effective strategies for teaching

diverse learners, as well as learners with special needs"

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Teacher "has exhibited great leadership skills"

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Teacher "ensures that our school is developing culturally responsive IEPs and setting appropriate goals for our linguistically diverse students"

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Teacher "has the potential to be an incredible special education teacher"

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Teacher "will excel as a leader throughout her years in education"

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From the Program Director Dr. John J. Hoover

"If seeking preparation to serve culturally and linguistically diverse students with and without disabilities in inclusive learning environments, consider the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education contemporary graduate-level degree program"

Note: Program completion includes the MA degree and two Colorado state K-12 teaching endorsements:    1) Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education; 2) Special Education Generalist

Non-Colorado residents should consult their state department of education endorsement requires for alignment with the Double Endorsement MA Degree Program Courses 

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Program includes a 12-course, 37-credit hour Colorado state accredited degree completed on a part-time basis over a three-year period. Program is delivered using both online and onsite formats.

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Given that program participants are practicing teachers, one course is completed during the Spring and Fall terms each, and two courses each summer.

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Degree program provides practicing educators with equitable skill sets necessary to effectively teach a variety of diverse learners within MTSS focusing on students:

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(a) acquiring English as an additional language including those receiving special education

(b) who are at-risk in today’s schools and classrooms

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Courses are taught by faculty with experiences specific to supporting unique urban and rural education learning qualities. 

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When delivered online, the CU Boulder Double Endorsement MA Degree Program has been designed to maximize learner experiences with both synchronous and asynchronous tasks supported by application of acquired knowledge and skills through required course field work and related benchmark assignments.

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Each course is instructor facilitated with virtual office hours, periodic whole/small group onsite or online class sessions, as well as student-student virtual interactive learning experiences.

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Program is often delivered through federal/state funded grants. Select current and previous projects:

Diversity Endorsement and Community Engagement (DECE) Project

Rural Educator and Diversity Endorsement (REDE) Project

Low Incidence and Diversity Endorsement (LIDE) Project

Double Endorsement Project (DEP)

NE Colorado Cohort Project

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                        Required Double Endorsement Program Courses

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