Post-Baccalaureate Program

The World Language Post-Baccalaureate program has many different program options leading to teaching certification and licensure.

Option 1: Major

The PK-12 World Language Certification Program (Major) is for post-baccalaureate students who are interested in becoming a PK-12 WL Teacher.

Option 2: Minor

The PK-12 WL Language Certification Program (Minor) is for post-baccalaureate individuals who have a current Wisconsin teacher certification or are in the process of completing a teacher certification program and want to add an additional certification in PK-12 WL Education.

Option 3: WL License Expansion

The PK-12 World Language Post-Baccalaureate Program Expansion pipeline is for individuals who have a current Wisconsin WL Teacher license in specific grade bands (birth to 3rd, 1st to 8th, 4-12th, 9-12th) and would like to expand their WL license to include additional grade bands.

Career Opportunities

This teacher certification allows program completers to work as a PK-12 World Language teacher/specialist.

Students enrolled in the program can also add the PK-12 ESL Teaching Certification. Students enrolled in the World Language Spanish certification program can also add the Bilingual License. The addition of this license will allow students to teach Spanish for Native Speakers.

Additionally, some students may be eligible for a second degree in the language studied.

In this program, candidates will explore the following topics:

  • Linguistics and Grammar
  • Biliteracy
  • Theories of language acquisition
  • Politics of language acquisition
  • Teaching strategies to support reading, writing, speaking and listening in the target language
  • The inclusion of culture as the basis for language acquisition
  • Teaching methods to encourage oral proficiency in the target language
  • Advocacy

In addition, candidates will have the opportunity to work with WL students in multiple and diverse field placements.

Faculty

Tatiana Joseph, Assistant Professor in Teaching and Learning.
Tatiana Joseph, PhD
  • Assistant Professor, Teaching and Learning
  • Program Director, English as a Second Language Education
  • Program Director, World Language Education

Advising

  • (Last names A – L) – Tyree Bolden
  • (Last names M – Z) – Nikki Claas
Tyree Bolden, Academic Advisor in Office of Student Services.
Tyree Bolden, MS
  • Academic Advisor, Office of Student Services
Nicole Claas, Senior Academic Advisor in Office of Student Services.
Nicole Claas, MS
  • Senior Academic Advisor, Office of Student Services
Contact

Dr. Tatiana Joseph
Assistant Professor and Program Director
josepht@uwm.edu

For information or questions about admissions, contact:

Maggie Kaczmarek
Undergraduate Admissions Manager
kaczmarm@uwm.edu

To discuss your academic plan and coursework, contact an academic advisor:

Office of Student Services Advising
soeinfo@uwm.edu
414-229-4721

Academic Advising
(Last names A – L) – Tyree Bolden
(Last names M – Z) – Nikki Claas