The mission of the Option in Multilingual and Multicultural Education is to provide advanced level candidates with a foundation in research, curriculum, and leadership in order to promote equity in schools serving linguistically and culturally diverse (LCD) learners. Goals of Program: Provide educators with an advanced level of inquiry, research, and professional preparation with regards to LCD learners. Prepare instructional leaders who are cognizant of the challenging issues and rights faced by LCD learners in Pk-16 educational settings considering the moral, ethical, and social justice perspectives. Give educators an understanding of the role of leadership within the context of global education systems as viewed and experienced by LCD communities.

A recent survey conducted by the Kremen School of Education and Human Development revealed the prevalent need to be adequately prepared to teach linguistically and culturally diverse students (LCD). This professional preparation will require an advanced degree. Here is how you can benefit: Advance your teaching skills to better assist linguistically and culturally diverse students in the classroom. Gain a foundation in research, curriculum, and leadership that will assist in promoting equity in schools serving LCD learners. Offers graduates specialized preparation for a wide variety of positions in educational and community settings serving LCD learners such as higher education, district level positions, social services, and as community leaders.