Graduate Certificate in Dual Language Bilingual Education
[Full Online]
The Graduate Certificate in Dual Language Bilingual Education is a fully online, 12 credit program that provides intensive training for educators in dual language bilingual education, including those currently working in a dual language setting and those seeking those positions. Students who successfully complete this program gain deep knowledge of the foundational principles guiding dual language education, including curriculum and instruction, program structure, assessment and family and community as it pertains to dual language education. This program provides the content knowledge base needed for currently certified elementary, middle school and high school teachers who wish to seek State of Texas Bilingual Supplemental Certification. This program welcomes speakers of Spanish, English or both. [All courses in the Graduate Certificate in Dual Language Bilingual Education may be applied to the M.Ed. in Bilingual Education.]
Program Plan:
| Code | Title | Hours |
| Required Coursework | ||
| BED 5335 | Dual Language Education | 3 |
| BED 5336 | Biliteracy | 3 |
| BED 5339 | Academic Language in Dual Language Settings | 3 |
| BED 5340 | Capstone course for Dual Language Education | 3 |
| Total | 12 | |
Admission Requirements:
To apply for the Graduate Certificate in Dual Language Bilingual Education 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 Dual Language Bilingual Education 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 Dual Language Bilingual Education, 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 Dual Language Bilingual Education? Teacher Education Department staff are ready to answer your questions. Please contact us at tedgrad@utep.edu.
Ready to apply to the Graduate Certificate in Dual Language Bilingual Education program? Go to Graduate School Application