Spanish-English Bilingual-Bicultural Education Capstone
Capstone Certificate in Spanish-English Bilingual-Bicultural Education
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
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
Online
Credits
14 graduate-level credits
Admission terms
Program admits for summer term only
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
No
Application deadlines
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
Application materials required
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Register now →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.
- ESL/Bilingual issues and theories
- Biliteracy education
- Bicultural education
- Educational linguistics
Results that work for you
Spanish-English Bilingual-Bicultural Education Capstone
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The UW–Madison School of Education was ranked first in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Education Graduate Schools rankings — marking the 12th straight year it has been rated among the top five
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