Ed.S. and Ed.D. Linguistic Diversity and Equity

Program Overview

The Ed.S. and Ed.D. in Teaching and Learning: Linguistic Diversity & Equity in Education prepares individuals to apply research and theory related to linguistic and cultural diversity in various educational and professional settings. The program emphasizes critical perspectives, equity, and cross-cutting themes such as Spanish biliteracy and multimodal communication. Graduates can assume or deepen their roles in PK-12, higher education, community, and policy positions, often becoming advocates for equitable justice.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Overview:

The Ed.S. and Ed.D. in Teaching and Learning: Linguistic Diversity & Equity in Education prepares individuals to apply research, theory, and practice related to linguistic and cultural diversity, language acquisition and bilingualism in schools, colleges, universities, nonprofits, and government agencies. Students have the opportunity to tailor the program to their specific professional and academic goals. This program provides candidates with an in-depth study of the major areas of research, theory and practice in linguistic and cultural diversity, bilingualism, biliteracy, and language learning.

Program Objectives:

• Understand relationships with and among authors, texts, and audiences in the form of speech, conversation, writing, and enactment
• Foster appreciation of different types of knowledge, scholarship, and research
• Gain an advanced level of understanding and skills of collaborative learning and communication
• Enhance the knowledge of professional ethics and responsibilities

Program Description:

The Linguistic Diversity and Equity major takes a broad perspective on linguistic and cultural diversity, applicable to PK-12 contexts, and postsecondary contexts in academic and non-academic settings. Professionals in fields outside of academic contexts can also apply the major to their work. Graduates of the program assume or deepen their roles in PK-12, higher education, community, and/or policy positions. They often become advocates and consultants for equitable justice.

Outline:

Program Content:

• The major emphasizes critical perspectives and approaches to bilingualism and biliteracy from sociocultural, multimodal, and transnational perspectives.
• The cross-cutting themes of the major are equity and critical perspectives, Spanish biliteracy, African American English, international approaches to language education, family and community engagement, multimodal communication, and public scholarship.

Program Structure:

• Ed.S.
: 52 semester hours
• Ed.D.
: 63 semester hours
• Ed.D.
double major: 69 semester hours

Course Schedule:

• The program is offered in a Low Residency format.
• Residencies are used to help learners build their professional identities, expand their networks, and engage in peer-based learning.
• Residency frequency and location vary by program.

Unique Approaches:

• The program takes a broad perspective on linguistic and cultural diversity, applicable to various contexts.
• The program emphasizes critical perspectives and approaches to bilingualism and biliteracy.
• The cross-cutting themes of the major are equity and critical perspectives.

Career Opportunities:

• Graduates can assume or deepen their roles in PK-12, higher education, community, and/or policy positions.