CRUE Certificate Program
In response to dramatic demographic changes and a pattern of underachievement and disengagement of large numbers of students in our schools, there is a national movement underway to support teachers to critically examine, reflect on, and respond to practices for students from diverse backgrounds.
The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver has developed a graduate level certificate program designed to assist educators in meeting the needs of urban students who are culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse.
The program is a nine hour graduate certificate consisting of three, 3.0 credit hour graduate courses, offered over the fall and spring semesters. Participants will attend three Saturday sessions per course. The remaining sessions will be taken in an online environment with site-based lessons and activities.
Any course can be taken as a stand-alone graduate course as well!
COHORTS
Fall 2008 Cohort: Planning is underway and pre-registrations are being accepted! Please email Allison Rehor and get your name on the list for this cohort. The program is limited to 25 participants.
Spring 2008 Cohort: LLC 5180 is now in progress. Registration for LLC 5190 will open soon, classes planned for September, October and November 2008.
COURSES
• Race, Class, & Culture in Public Schools- LLC 5170 (fulfills LLC 5140) - This course is centered on understanding culture and diversity, exploring the socio-cultural histories of students and communities, recognizing the role of power and privilege in both individual and institutional interactions, and developing a philosophy of social justice and equity.
• Working with Communities and Families- LLC 5180 - This class focuses on the importance of understanding and connecting with the community and families of the students in a school, with practical strategies and activities designed to uncover the rich resources that diverse students and families bring to schools. Participants will learn strategies to connect and collaborate with community organizations and activities to increase student engagement and cultural relevance in the classroom.
• Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Practices- LLC 5190 (fulfills LLC 5150) - The final section undertakes the task of developing practical tools for culturally responsive inclusive instructional strategies, classroom management skills, and curriculum and lesson planning.
Special Tuition Rate:
$357 per credit hour
3-hour class: $1,071
Total for certificate: $3,213
The program is limited to 25 participants.
If you have any questions related to the CRUE Certificate or an individual course, please contact us at contact@cruecenter.org
