Master of Arts in Education

with endorsements or emphases in:

Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis
Educational Leadership Endorsement
Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement
Reading Teacher Endorsement

Degree Requirements

Academic Core (9 credits):
Plus requirements for one of the following endorsements/emphases:
Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis

The two-year Master of Arts in Education with a Curriculum and Instruction emphasis focuses on enhancing professional careers in teaching, administration, organizational training, and curriculum development. The goal of this program is to develop strong educational leadership skills in educators that are dedicated to addressing the needs of diverse learners.

Total credits: 30, including M.A. Academic Core of 9 credits
- Cognate Requirements:
- Elective Requirements (9 credit hours or equivalent)
  Students will take or transfer in 9 semester hours of elective in an emphasis of their choice. Courses must be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator for approval.
Educational Leadership Endorsement (Principal Licensure) Program

The two-year Master of Arts in Education with Type D Educational Leadership endorsement program is designed to equip qualified and experienced educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume leadership positions in schools, particularly those of program supervisor/ director or building principal/assistant principal. Studies include leadership; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and school management, law and finance. The program emphasizes the role of a school leader as a collaborator and creator of a supportive and stimulating environment for children and teachers.

This course of study leads to a State of Colorado Type D (Educational Leadership) endorsement.

Total program credits: 39, including M.A. Academic Core of 9 credits
- Cognate Requirements:
Added Endorsement Application:
1. Complete master’s degree and/or endorsement.
2. Pass appropriate PLACE content area exam.
3. Go to www.cde.state.co.us and complete “Application for an Added Endorsement Based on an Approved Program.”
4. Fax signature page to the ASU licensure clerk at 719-587-8145.
5. Signature page and official transcript will be mailed to you (allow four weeks).
6. Send complete application packet to Colorado Department of Education.
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Endorsement Program

The two-year Master of Arts in Education with a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) endorsement focuses on the development of sound multicultural teaching competencies and educational leadership for service in schools.

Total program credits: 30, including M.A. Academic Core of 9 credits
- Cognate Requirements:
- Internship:
  - LLC 555: Internship - K-12 (6 hours)
Added Endorsement Application:
1. Complete master’s degree and/or endorsement.
2. Pass appropriate PLACE content area exam.
3. Go to www.cde.state.co.us and complete “Application for an Added Endorsement Based on an Approved Program.”
4. Fax signature page to the ASU licensure clerk at 719-587-8145.
5. Signature page and official transcript will be mailed to you (allow four weeks).
6. Send complete application packet to Colorado Department of Education.
Reading Teacher Endorsement Program

The two-year Master of Arts in Education with a Reading Teacher endorsement focuses on language and literacy theory, research, and practice. The endorsement is designed to develop competencies in language, reading, writing, early literacy, children’s literature, adult and family literacy, multicultural education, and applied linguistics. This course of study leads to a State of Colorado K-12 Reading Teacher endorsement.

Total program credits: 29, including M.A. Academic Core of 9 credits
- Cognate Requirements:
Added Endorsement Application:
1. Complete master’s degree and/or endorsement.
2. Pass appropriate PLACE content area exam.
3. Go to www.cde.state.co.us and complete “Application for an Added Endorsement Based on an Approved Program.”
4. Fax signature page to the ASU licensure clerk at 719-587-8145.
5. Signature page and official transcript will be mailed to you (allow four weeks).
6. Send complete application packet to Colorado Department of Education.

Degree Requirements

Academic Core (9 credits):

Plus requirements for one of the following endorsements/emphases:

Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis

Educational Leadership Endorsement (Principal Licensure) Program

Added Endorsement Application:

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Endorsement Program

Added Endorsement Application:

Reading Teacher Endorsement Program

Added Endorsement Application:

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