Graduate Certificate in K-12 Bilingual Education (BED)
[Full Online]
The Graduate Certificate in K-12 BED is a fully online, 12 credit program that provides intensive training for teachers to serve K-12 emergent bilingual students (English learners) in Bilingual Education and Dual Language classrooms, as well as in other content-area classrooms. Coursework in this certificate program emphasizes the practical application of current theory, research, and pedagogy in Bilingual Education and Dual Language instruction, with particular attention to first and second language acquisition processes, linguistic diversity, translanguaging pedagogy, biliteracy and the design and implementation of culturally sustaining bilingual education curriculum and practices. Certificate completers develop a critical perspective and gain deeper knowledge in Bilingual Education theories and pedagogies.
The K-12 Bilingual Education Graduate Certificate program provides the content knowledge base needed for currently certified elementary, middle school and high school teachers who wish to seek Bilingual Education Supplemental Certification in Texas or their home state.
All courses in the Graduate Certificate in K-12 BED program may be applied to the M.Ed. in Bilingual Education.
Program Plan:
| Code | Title | Hours |
| Required Coursework | ||
| BED 5331 | Foundation of Bilingualism and Teaching Emergent Bilinguals | 3 |
| BED 5334 | Teaching Content & Literacy in Spanish | 3 |
| BED 5336 | Biliteracy | 3 |
| BED 5339 | Academic Language in Dual Language Settings | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
Admission Requirements:
To apply for the Graduate Certificate in K-12 BED program, individuals must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and they must complete the application process through UTEP’s Graduate School. Prospective students submit:
1) a resume;
2) a written statement of purpose describing personal and professional goals related to obtaining the certificate; and
3) transcripts from all previous colleges and universities attended; transcripts should indicate at least a minimum satisfactory undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
The admission materials submitted will be reviewed holistically to assess the potential of the applicant for this advance course of study. The successful applicant would typically have an undergraduate upper division GPA of 3.0 or higher that demonstrates focus on academics, a current resume that demonstrates basic knowledge or experience in education or education-related fields, and a written statement that demonstrates maturity and commitment to the field of Bilingual Education.
Program Application Deadlines (Spring Start Only):
- To begin in Spring Semester, applications must be received by January 5th.
To apply for the Graduate Certificate in K-12 BED program, go to Graduate School Application, select this program when prompted and follow the directions provided to submit your application.
Certificate Requirements and Courses:
To earn a Graduate Certificate in K-12 BED, UTEP requires for graduation: 1) successful completion of 12 hours of required coursework with a grade of “B” or better; and 2) a final GPA of 3.0 or higher [Graduate School Requirement].
Still have questions about the Graduate Certificate in K-12 BED? Teacher Education Department staff are ready to answer your questions. Please contact us at tedgrad@utep.edu.
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