MAE 655G: Linguistics I: Language Acquisition
Explores first and second language acquisition theory, including the structure and function of linguistics, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics.
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
Graduate Certificate
Meet the needs of your diverse students.
The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education graduate academic certificate is designed for educators looking to complement their current teaching license and upgrade their skills and credentials in order to meet the needs of all students in their classrooms, including culturally and linguistically diverse students. The certificate curriculum emphasises methods and strategies for first and second language learners and highlights current, effective and research-based teaching methodologies.
Classes are held on campus during the evenings and Saturdays, with intensives over the summer. All 12 credit hours must be completed at Regis.
Program Snapshot
Program Format
Blended and online courses
Credits for Completion
12 credit hours
Cost of Tuition
$515 per credit hour
Sample Education Classes
MAE 665E: Teaching Strategies for Linguistically Diverse Educators
Instructs participants in research-based methods and examines effective content-based instructional strategies for teaching English to CLD learners.
MAE 665I: Assessment for Linguistically Diverse Education
Develops skills for design, evaluation and critique of a variety of formative and summative assessments for CLD learners based on proficiency level.
Program Details
Get all the details on our graduate certificate in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, including course requirements and application materials.
How to Apply
To apply to the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education graduate certificate program, you will need:
- Completed online application
- Official degree-bearing transcripts with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Resume
- Valid teaching license
The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance and help you through the entire application process.
Tuition and Fees
Program tuition: $515 per credit hour
Total program credits: 12
Curious about financial aid options? Regis offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school. Visit Financial Aid for more information.