The Master of Arts in Education Program is primarily designed for licensed teachers (K-12) who desire to learn in a collaborative, reflective, and challenging environment through experiences that develop their capabilities as leaders in the education profession.

The MAELD program includes required credit hours for a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Endorsement (21-23 semester hours) and a LDE Certificate (12 semester hours). The Master of Arts in Education programs are designed to provide continued depth of knowledge incorporating current research and practices in the field of education for the licensed teacher. Completion of these programs does not lead to licensure as a public school teacher in the State of Colorado with the exception of the Graduate Teacher Licensure program which does lead to teacher licensure. Please refer to that specific section in the Regis College section of this catalog for further information.

Admission

M.A. In Education

• A baccalaureate degree and proof of current teacher licensure as a pre-K, elementary, secondary or K-12 teacher.
• Submission of official transcripts for all degree bearing college/university coursework.
• An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.750 from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution. Earned graduate credits may be considered in the GPA requirement as approved by the Program Director.
• A minimum of one year teaching experience in either public or private schools in any grade, pre-K through grade 12. Exceptions must be approved by the MAE Program Director.
• Access to Multilingual Learners (MLLs) for on-going application of program concepts.
• A complete Regis University application. All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Regis University.

Application Deadline

Applications for admission are accepted throughout the year. Early application prior to the desired starting date is encouraged.

Returning Students

The MAE Program is designed to allow flexibility in the completion of the course of study. Those who step out of the program and wish to return may do so within one year without an interview with the Program Director. After a one year absence, a student must have an interview with the Program Director to review degree goals and to outline steps to be taken for continuing in the program. The student may be required to complete a new application to the program.

Provisional Admission

Students who do not meet all academic admission criteria but demonstrate promise for the program may be admitted on a provisional basis. Under the provisional status, students must attain a grade of “B” or higher on the first nine hours of graduate course work or successfully complete designated requirements. A grade of “B-” or lower is not acceptable. Successful completion of the requirements removes the provisional status and may entitle students to good academic standing.

Students who do not meet the writing proficiency requirement are required to successfully complete a writing course.

Faculty

The MAE Program is distinguished by a faculty drawn largely from the ranks of practicing education professionals. The program’s fundamental instructional philosophy is that eminently qualified master teachers practicing constructivist learning theory in classrooms are actively involved in the program as instructors.

Attendance

Because of the concentrated nature of the program, students are expected to attend every class session. Any exceptions to this statement should be negotiated with the Program Director and individual instructors. Absences may result in a lower grade.

Course Load/Overload

Six semester hours constitute a full load for fall or spring semesters. Nine semester hours constitute a full load in the summer. Students wishing to carry more than the full load must present a formal written request for overload to the Program Director prior to the beginning of the class.

Transfer Credit

Information regarding graduate level transfer policy can be found in the General Information section of this catalog under the heading ‘Transfer Credit’
Courses that are transferred into a candidate’s Regis University Master of Arts in Education (MAE) Degree Plan must align with or equate to existing courses in the MAE program in both underlying philosophy and content and/or must expand/support student’s teaching position. No course may be transferred in to take the place of a Core course without Program Director approval. A course syllabus must accompany each course transfer request.

Program of Study

The program of study outlines the requirements for the Master of Arts in Education programs. The student’s program of study is determined by the University Catalog degree completion requirements in effect at the date of matriculation. Students must complete the program within five years. The program of study expires after five years, after which a student must have an interview with the program coordinator to establish remaining degree requirements and a time frame for program completion. Additional requirements may be imposed due to program modifications.

Master of Arts in Education: Teaching the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

Master of Arts in Education: Teaching the Linguistically Diverse specialization provides candidates with the latest research in how students learn English as an additional language and develop as multilingual learners (MLLs).  The course work is aligned with the state of Colorado Teacher Performance Standards for preparing teachers to teach culturally and linguistically diverse learners, and provides strategies for teachers to facilitate their specific learning needs. This degree addresses all the academic requirements for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement (CLDE) in the State of Colorado.

Degree Requirements

• Successful completion of 30-32 semester hours from required CLDE endorsement courses (21-23 semester hours) and Master’s Core (12 semester hours) with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.000.
• Successful completion of a CAP Review the final semester of a candidate’s program. The CAP Review provides a platform for degree candidates to present evidence of their growth and change as a result of their learning experiences in the MAE Program. The student’s developing portfolio provides resources for the CAP Review.
• Students must be competent in reading, writing, and speaking English. They must have a commitment to the field of multicultural education and demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity.

Total Master of Arts in Education: Teaching the Linguistically Diverse Degree Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	SHs
CLDE Endorsement Courses		21-23
Master’s Core Courses		9.00
Total SHs		30-32

Graduate MAELD Course Offerings

Course List

Code	Title	SHs
MAE 605M	Diversity, Equity and Social Justice	3.00
MAE 610	Connect Beliefs, Theory, and Practice	3.00
MAE 621	Curriculum Eval Theory & Application	3.00
MAE 665E	Teaching Strategies for CLD Educators	3.00
MAE 665G	Linguistics I: Lang Acquisition	3.00
MAE 665H	Foundations for CLD Educators	3.00
MAE 665I	Assessment for CLD Education	3.00
MAE 665L	Practicum for CLD Education 1	2.00
MAE 665R	Linguistics II: Form & Function	3.00
EDRG 604	Literacy for the Diverse Learner	3.00
EDRG 697	Research Capstone	3.00
Total SHs		32

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Waived for practicing teachers

Culminating Academic Program (CAP) Review

Candidates are required to present a synthesis of their learning in a Culminating Academic Program (CAP) Review before a review committee the final semester of their program. The purpose of the review is to provide a forum for candidates to demonstrate their growth as learners and educators and their ability to meet the program, state, and university standards. Candidates may receive a Pass, an Incomplete, or a No Pass grade for their CAP Review presentation within their MAE 610 Connect Beliefs, Theory, and Practice course. Candidates receiving an Incomplete or No Pass grade on the CAP Review will be required to repeat the MAE 610 Connect Beliefs, Theory, and Practice course.