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Spanish-English Bilingual-Bicultural Education Capstone

Capstone Certificate in Spanish-English Bilingual-Bicultural Education

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Is this program right for you?

With the Spanish-English Bilingual-Bicultural Education Capstone Certificate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, practicing teachers can support the development of bilingualism, biculturalism and biliteracy for K-12 pupils who speak Spanish as a home language, as well as English-speaking pupils who participate in Spanish-English bilingual programs in Wisconsin public schools.

  • Complete four courses over three semesters from the top ranked School of Education to earn your certificate
  • Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for a Spanish-English bilingual-bicultural education license in K-Grade 12 (age 21) from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
  • Option to complete your practicum in your own K-12 classroom

Education that works for you

Become a valuable resource and advocate for bilingual and multilingual students, and prepare for bilingual-bicultural education certification with this UW–Madison certificate

Program type

Capstone certificate

Collection of courses in a single discipline, does not result in a degree

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Certificate awarded

Capstone Certificate in Spanish-English Bilingual-Bicultural Education

Commitment

3 semesters

Tuition

Resident: $670.47 per credit

Nonresident: $1503.40 per credit

Format

Face-to-face

On-campus, in-person courses

Credits

14 graduate-level credits

Admission terms

Program admits for summer term only

Offered by

STEM opt eligible

No

International eligibility

No

Application deadlines

Summer 2025

  • Priority deadline: April 1, 2025
  • Deadline: May 1, 2025

Summer 2026

  • Priority deadline: April 1, 2026
  • Deadline: May 1, 2026

Summer 2027

  • Priority deadline: April 1, 2027
  • Deadline: May 1, 2027
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75
  • Have a Wisconsin teaching license
  • Submit evidence of advanced-mid Spanish language proficiency on the ACTFL Proficiency Placement Test by taking the Oral Proficiency Interview and the Writing Proficiency Test

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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What you’ll learn

Become a more empowered educator with a Capstone Certificate in Spanish-English Bilingual-Bicultural Education. Explore ESL/bilingual issues and theories, biliteracy and bicultural education, and educational linguistics to successfully instruct and empower your bilingual learners.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • ESL/Bilingual issues and theories
  • Biliteracy education
  • Bicultural education
  • Educational linguistics

Results that work for you

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