English & Language Arts Teaching, Comprehensive Major

Teaching (Code 541-001)

University Requirements

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Credit Requirements
Minimum total for graduation 1120
Upper division credits (courses numbered 300 and higher)39
Liberal Education Core36
Academic Concentrations
Grade Point Requirements 2
Total2.00 average
Resident2.00 average
Major2.00 average
Minor2.00 average
Certificate2.00 average
University Residency Requirements
Minimum total30
Senior year23
Major, Standard, upper division in residence12
Major, Comprehensive, upper division in residence21
Certificate25 percent of credits
Procedures Required for Graduation
Obtain admission to the degree program and/or the College offering it.
Apply for graduation on CampS.
1

Certain programs exceed this minimum.

2

See special requirements in each College.

Applicability of Credits Toward Graduation

Junior College or Two-Year College Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in a junior college or two-year college will be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire.

Extension Credits. Credits earned in credit outreach courses offered by UW-Eau Claire are treated as resident credits. Credits earned in extension courses offered by other units of the University of Wisconsin System are treated as transfer credits. All other (non-UW) extension and correspondence credits are normally limited to one-fourth of the total required for graduation from any curriculum.

WTCS Credits. A maximum of 72 semester credits earned in college parallel programs at Madison Area Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Nicolet Area Technical College, or Chippewa Valley Technical College may be accepted as degree credits at UW-Eau Claire. A set number of general education courses will be accepted from other technical schools. Occupational and technical courses may also be considered for transfer if the quality and content of the course work from the technical college is judged to be comparable to course work at UW-Eau Claire. Refer to the Transfer Credit Wizard or contact the UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office for information about the current transfer policy.

USAFI Credit. UW-Eau Claire will accept up to 32 semester credits for work done through the United States Armed Forces Institute, under the provision for non-UW correspondence credit (see Extension Credits above).

Activity Credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184 courses) Students may count toward graduation no more than one credit of KINS 110-184 courses. Students may count toward graduation no more than four credits earned in any single activity course and no more than 12 credits resulting from any combination of activity courses (excluding KINS 110-184 courses). 

Other Restricted Credits. For other University restrictions, see the following: Cooperative Education; Credit by Examination; Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Registration; Transfer of Credits. College or departmental restrictions may also be placed on Independent Study (399-499 courses), Directed Study (395-495), and other types of credits.

APPLICABILITY OF CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATIONCredit Restrictions
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Total degree creditmaximum 12
Major, Standardmaximum 1 course
Major, Comprehensivemaximum 2 courses
Minormaximum 1 course
Credit by Examination
Total degree creditmaximum ¼ of total
Major or minormaximum ½ of total
Two-Year College Credits
Total degree creditmaximum 72 credits
Activity credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184)
Total KINS 100-184maximum 1 credit
Total Band, chorus, dramamaximum 12 credits
Single course band, chorus, dramamaximum 4 credits
Extension credits
UW-Systemno maximum
Other extension/correspondencemaximum ¼ of total
USAFI
USAFImaximum 32 credits

Liberal Education Core

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire measures learning outcomes to ensure that its graduates have achieved a liberal education and prepared themselves to contribute to a complex society. Upon graduation, each undergraduate will have met the five learning goals of our liberal education core and the 12 learning outcomes they comprise. 

LIBERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTSa minimum of 36 credits
Knowledge Goal
Knowledge Outcome 1 (K1): Natural SciencesTwo (2) learning experiences
One experience in laboratory science must be selected from either K1 or K2.
Knowledge Outcome 2 (K2): Social SciencesTwo (2) learning experiences
One experience in laboratory science must be selected from either K1 or K2.
Knowledge Outcome 3 (K3): HumanitiesTwo (2) learning experiences
Knowledge Outcome 4 (K4): Fine ArtsOne (1) learning experience
Skills Goal
Skills Outcome 1 (S1): Written and Oral CommunicationTwo (2) learning experiences
One S1 must meet the University Writing Requirement
Skills Outcome 2 (S2): MathematicsOne (1) learning experience
One S2 to meet the University Mathematics Requirement
Skills Outcome 3 (S3): CreativityOne (1) learning experience
Responsibility Goal
Responsibility Outcome 1 (R1): Equity, Diversity, and InclusivityTwo (2) learning experiences
One R1 must satisfy Design for Diversity
Responsibility Outcome 2 (R2): Global PerspectivesOne (1) learning experience
Responsibility Outcome 3 (R3): Civic and Environmental IssuesOne (1) learning experience
Integration Goal
Integration Outcome 1 (I1): IntegrationTwo (2) learning experiences
Service-Learning Goal
Service-Learning30 hours

College Degree Requirements

University Requirements in Teacher Education in the College of Education and Human Sciences

College Requirements for Teacher Education

All candidates for teacher education baccalaureate degrees must also meet the following:

  1. Liberal Education requirements in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
  2. Grade point requirements:
    Resident 2.75 average
    Total 2.75 average
    Major 2.75 average
    Minor (for certification only) 2.75 average
  3. Residency requirements:
    Minimum Total 30 credits
    Senior Year 23 credits
    Major, in upper division courses 12 credits
    Comprehensive Major, in upper division courses 21 credits
  4. Criteria and requirements for Professional Programs and for Admission to the Professional Semester.
  5. Specific requirements of programs offered in the College of Education and Human Sciences. (See the departmental sections of this catalog.)

Teaching Licensure Requirements - Grades 4-12

Program Options B and C

These program options are organized around content majors and education courses and are designed to prepare teachers for grades 4-12 teaching or for grades K-12 teaching in selected areas. Each program requires the student to complete:

  1. a comprehensive major (at least 60 credits) or a standard major (at least 36 credits) plus one of the following: another standard major (at least 36 credits), or a minor (at least 24 credits), or a certificate (12-18 credits).  Students choosing another major or minor may choose from the approved majors and minors listed in the table below, but are not required to do so. Students pursuing a K-12 licensure are not required to elect a second plan that leads to certification. 
  2. a professional sequence consisting of teaching methods and related courses.

Students are assigned an education academic advisor and a faculty advisor through the content major department.

Option B: Grades 4-12

Professional Sequence
ES 212Exploring Schooling K-122
ES 312General Methods of Teaching2
ES 317Middle Level Methods and Curriculum2
ES 318Teacher Assisting1
ES 328Disciplinary Literacy and Study Strategies2
ES 385Social Foundations: Human Relations3
Prescribed special methods course(s) (see approved majors and minors below)
ES 445
& ES 470		Student Teaching in Middle Level Education
and Student Teaching in Secondary Education		5-10
or ES 446 Internship Teaching in Middle Level Education
or ES 475 Internship Teaching in Secondary Education
ES 490Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education3
ES 497Field Experience Seminar2
SEIP 300Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators3

Approved Majors and Minors for Option B

Comprehensive Majors Code Prescribed Methods Course Additional Requirement Praxis II Content Test Required
English & Language Arts 541-001 ENGL 319, ENGL 419 See department for ETS exam number
Mathematics 184-001 ES 357 See department for ETS exam number
Social Studies, History Emphasis 500-020 ES 356 ECON 103, BIOL 180 or GEOG 178 See department for ETS exam number
Science Teaching 241-XXX ES 360 BIOL 180 or GEOG 178 See department for ETS exam number
Majors Code Prescribed Methods Course Additional Requirements Praxis II Content Test Required
Mathematics 184-201 ES 357 See department for ETS exam number
Minors Code Prescribed Methods Course Additional Requirements Praxis II or ACTFL Content Test Required
Coaching 971-403 KINS 492 no addt'l exam
Mathematics 180-407 ES 357 See department for ETS exam number

Admission Requirements

Admission to  Education Programs

Admission to the Major

Formal application to the professional education program must be made by October 1 for spring admission or March 1 for fall admission. In order to submit an application to an Education Program, students must satisfy all of the requirements listed below:

  1. Approval by the appropriate department in the College of Education and Human Sciences. See Department of Education for Equity and Justice and Special Education and Inclusive Practices sections of this catalog for criteria to be considered in making these recommendations.
  2. Pre-education status.
  3. Students must have attained at least Sophomore Status
  4. Minimum total GPA of 2.5.  Admission is competitive; thus the minimum GPA does not assure admission to a professional program in education.
  5. Met the University Writing Requirement (complete WRIT 114, WRIT 116, WRIT 118, or WRIT 120 or the equivalent earning a C or better)
  6. Met the University Mathematics requirements (complete one college-level math course earning C or better)
  7. Good academic standing.
  8. Complete an introductory education course with a field placement (eg.  SEIP 208,  ES 212 or the equivalent) with a grade of C or better.
  9. Specific department criteria are found under the Department of Education for Equity and Justice and Special Education and Inclusive Practices Department Overview Pages.

Application Procedure

Students must formally apply to the professional program. The number of students admitted to a program is often limited by resources available and not everyone who applies can be guaranteed admission. See the appropriate section of this catalog for criteria upon which the departmental recommendation will be based. Note that minimum criteria for a department may exceed the minimum criteria listed above.

Students who do not meet all the criteria listed above or who do not receive a favorable departmental recommendation may reapply during a later application period.

Special or Transfer Students

Special students and transfer students who desire to be admitted to the College of Education and Human Sciences should inform the Admissions Office upon application for admission to the University. They should indicate their area of interest and what teaching major they wish to pursue. These students are expected to have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Admission to the Teaching Professional Semester (Student Teaching)

 

Admission to the Professional Education Semester

The “professional semester” is defined as the senior semester in which a student is enrolled in the field experience of student teaching or internship.

Filing Notice of Intent to Student Teach Applications

Students who plan to enter the professional semester during the fall semester of the next academic year must file a Notice of Intent to Student Teach with the Teacher Education Program office in the fall. Students who plan to enter the professional semester during the spring semester of the next academic year must file a Notice of Intent to Student Teach with the Teacher Education Program office in the spring. Information concerning the Notice of Intent to Student Teach will be advertised widely and posted across campus each semester with an associated due date.

Students are encouraged to submit their Notice of Intent to Student Teach by the announced due date. Considerable time is required to process each notice—that is, to determine eligibility, to make arrangements with schools for an appropriate field experience assignment, and to allow for introductions, orientations, and, in some cases, interviews. Students who file on time will benefit by the careful consideration that can be given to their requests; the later a notice is received, the fewer the placement assignments and choices still available will be. Failure to file a Notice of Intent to Student Teach on time may result in a delay of the professional semester.

Transfer and Special Students

No transfer or special student can enter the professional semester until after a full semester of residence and after earning a minimum of 15 credits at UW-Eau Claire. Senior transfer students enrolling in September must file an application for admission to the professional semester by December 1 for the following fall.

Criteria for Admission

No application for admission to the professional semester will be processed in the case of transfer and special students unless a full semester of residence and a minimum of 15 credits have been earned at UW-Eau Claire.

Factors to be considered in the application for admission to the professional semester are:

  1. Criteria for admission to a professional program have been met.
  2. Good academic standing, as defined in the catalog section on Academic Standing and Progress.
  3. A minimum of 90 credits completed prior to the professional semester.
  4. Approval of the major and minor department(s). Departments may have separate criteria they use to determine approval.
  5. Resident and total GPAs of at least 2.75; GPAs of at least 2.75 in the major(s) and minor(s) intended for certification. All college-level courses attempted by the student are included when major, minor, and total GPAs are determined for admission to the professional semester and for graduation.
  6. Completion of the 30 hour Human Relations Fieldwork requirement.
  7. Evidence of freedom from tuberculosis. Tests are provided by Student Health Services or results of tests must be provided by the student when filing for the professional semester.
  8. Approval by the appropriate departments in the Colleges of Education and Human Sciences and Arts and Sciences.
  9. Completion of required criminal background check.

Deadline for Meeting Criteria

For placements in the fall semester, criteria for which the student is responsible (GPA, TB test, and criminal background check) must be met by March 1 of the preceding semester.

For placements in the spring semester, these criteria must be met by October 1 of the preceding semester.

For placements in the summer session, these criteria must be met by February 1 of the preceding semester.

Failure to meet criteria on time may result in a delay of the professional semester.

Licensure to Teach

Criteria for Recommendation for Licensure:

  1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree.
  2. Completion of an approved teacher education major, minor, or certificate.
  3. A 2.75 or higher GPA in the major and minor (where certifiable) and in the combination of all course work in the major, minor (where certifiable), and professional education courses exclusive of student teaching. All college-level courses attempted by the student except student teaching are included when major, minor, and professional education GPAs are determined for recommendation for licensure.
  4. Completion of student teaching courses with a mark of S.

  5. Content area proficiency through one of the following:

    Students will earn a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in content courses OR through obtaining a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II or ACTFL written portion (WPT) exam for Languages candidates. All Languages candidates must pass the OPI/OPIc within three years prior to the start of student teaching. 

    For students who neither meet the minimum GPA requirement nor pass the appropriate Praxis II/ACTFL exam after at least two attempts, a content portfolio may be submitted which parallels the content evaluated on the Praxis II exam. Portfolio artifacts will be approved in consultation with the Coordinator of the Teacher Education Program. The portfolio may only be submitted once. No portfolio option will be allowed for the WPT exam. The standardized examination and passing score shall be determined by the State Superintendent. All Elementary-Middle and Special Education majors and minors, and Early Childhood majors must earn a passing score on the FORT. 

Wisconsin Application

College of Education and Human Sciences graduates who desire to teach in Wisconsin, will apply for licensure using the WI Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI), ELO (Electronic Licensing Online) by following all steps listed on the site including fingerprinting if applicable.

Upon completion of all program requirements and University and WI Department of Public Instruction teaching requirements, information will be forwarded to WI DPI verifying this completion (including the completion of all required tests), a degree and any add-on certifications that have been awarded, and certifications the teaching candidates are eligible for with licensure. Candidates will then apply for their Initial License.

Out-of-state Applications

It is recommended that graduates seeking licensure to teach in states other than Wisconsin request application forms and instructions from the Department of Education of the state in which licensure is desired. Certification requirements vary by state. Inquiry early in the period of professional preparation is advisable. In most cases, an official transcript of credits must accompany the completed application form; additional tests or course work may be required. Therefore, it is imperative to check requirements of other states.  Wisconsin and most other states require institutional endorsement. In general, candidates will be able to obtain licenses in other states; however, these licenses may be issued with stipulations. It is the student’s responsibility to understand the licensing requirements of other states. UW-Eau Claire programs are designed to meet the requirements in Wisconsin only.

Major Requirements

Teaching (Code 541-001)

Core 11
ENGL 210Introduction to Critical Studies5
ENGL 221Introductory English Linguistics3
ENGL 284Introduction to Theory and Criticism3
English Teaching Emphasis Requirements18
ENGL 212Histories and Theories of Rhetoric3
or CJ 207 Introduction to Rhetoric and Society
ENGL 268Survey of American Ethnic Literature3
or ENGL 368 Topics in American Ethnic Literature
ENGL 319Introduction to English Education Methods3
ENGL 419Seminar in English Education Methods3
ES 385Social Foundations: Human Relations3
LMED 306Literature For Adolescents3
Literature, Culture, Theory, and Film & Elective Requirements21
Literature, Culture, Theory & Film15
Choose from 5 of 9 categories: British Literature/Culture before 1790, British Literature/Culture after 1790, American Literature/Culture before 1865, American Literature/Culture after 1865, World/Post-Colonial Literature/ Culture, American Ethnic Literature/Culture, Women’s Literature/Culture, Theory, Film, and Popular Culture Studies, or Additional Courses and Popular Culture Studies
English Electives, 6 credits6
6 additional credits from any ENGL prefix course including English literature, culture, theory, film (see above 9 categories) and other emphasis options: Creative Writing, Linguistics, Rhetorics of Science, Technology, Culture, and any other ENGL (e.g., ENGL 394, 397, 399, 498, 499)
NOTE: One of the above courses must be a 400-level seminar in literature, culture, theory and/or film
Communication/Media Courses9
CJ 105Communication in Contemporary Society3
or CJ 206 Human Communication Theory
CJ 184Multimedia Communication3
CJ 203Fundamentals of Human Communication3
CJ Electives: Choose from the following:3
CJ 111
Gender, Race, Class, and Communication: The Social Construction of Identity
CJ 201
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
CJ 202
Fundamentals of Speech
CJ 205
Listening
CJ 222
Beginning Journalism
CJ 241
Audio and Video Production Process
CJ 260
Introduction to Integrated Strategic Communication
CJ 272
Social Media and Communication
CJ 280
Visual Communication
CJ 301
Intercultural Communication
CJ 306
Topics in Advanced Interpersonal Communication
CJ 307
Small Group Communication
CJ 317
Diversity & Communication: Organizational & Media Contexts

NOTE: At least 24 credits must be upper-division.

The Comprehensive English Teaching major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences Department of Education for Equity and Justice Grades 4-12 (Option B) and leads to licensure to teach English in grades 4-12 classrooms. See Department of Education for Equity and Justice departmental pages for specific information on requirements for admission to the College of Education and Human Sciences and the Professional Semester. See advisor for specific information regarding English Department requirements for admission to the College of Education and Human Sciences and the Professional Semester.

Information for English Majors and Minors

British Literature/Culture before 1790

ENGL 252Perspectives on Pre-1790 British Literature3
ENGL 257Representative Shakespeare3
ENGL 351Chaucer and His Age3
ENGL 352Topics in British Literature Before 17903
ENGL 357Shakespearean Topics3
ENGL 452Seminar in Early British Literature3

British Literature/Culture after 1790

ENGL 259Perspectives on British Literature After 17903
ENGL 359Topics in British Literature After 17903
ENGL 362Studies in Transatlantic Romanticism3
ENGL 459Seminar in British Literature After 17903

American Literature/Culture before 1865

ENGL 243American Literature to 18653
ENGL 340Topics in American Literature to 18653
ENGL 440Seminar in American Literature Before 18653

American Literature/Culture after 1865

ENGL 244American Literature from 1865-19453
ENGL 245American Literature Since 19453
ENGL 348Topics in American Literature: 1865 - Present3
ENGL 448Seminar in American Literature Since 18653

World/Post-Colonial Literature/Culture

ENGL 130Introduction to World/Postcolonial Literature3
ENGL 230Survey of World/Postcolonial Literature3
ENGL 330Topics in World/Postcolonial Literature3
ENGL/WGSS 332Women in African Literature3
ENGL 430Seminar in World/Postcolonial Literature3

American Ethnic Literature/Culture

ENGL/AIS 142Introduction to American Indian Literatures3
ENGL/AIS 242The American Indian in Literature and Film3
ENGL 268Survey of American Ethnic Literature3
ENGL/AIS 345American Indian Autobiography3
ENGL/AIS 346Major Works in American Indian Literature3
ENGL 368Topics in American Ethnic Literature3
ENGL 468Seminar in American Ethnic Literature3

Women’s Literature/Culture

ENGL/WGSS 296Perspectives on Women's Literature3
ENGL/WGSS 396Studies in Women's Literature3
ENGL 496Seminar in Women's Literature3

Theory, Film, and Popular Culture Studies

ENGL 181Introduction to Critical Studies in Film, Television, and Moving-Image Culture3-4
ENGL 272Perspectives in Popular Texts3
ENGL 281Critical Perspectives on Film, Television, and Moving-Image Culture3-4
ENGL 372Topics in Popular Culture3
ENGL 381Critical Studies in Film and Culture3-4
ENGL 384Studies in Theory and Criticism3
ENGL 481Seminar in Film, Video, and Moving-Image Culture3-4
ENGL 484Seminar in Critical Theory3

Additional Courses in Literature/Culture

ENGL 150Introduction to Literature3
ENGL/CJ 273Creative and Narrative Nonfiction3
ENGL 274The Short Story3
ENGL 275The Novel3
ENGL 276Poetry3
ENGL 277Drama3
THEA 318Contemporary Drama3

Creative Writing

ENGL 220Introduction to Creative Writing3
ENGL 310Intermediate Poetry Writing3
ENGL 311Intermediate Fiction/Nonfiction Writing3
ENGL 410Creative Writing Workshop - Poetry3
ENGL 411Creative Writing Workshop - Fiction3
ENGL 412Creative Writing Workshop - Nonfiction3
ENGL 413Prose Writing Workshop-Topics3

Linguistics

ENGL 121Busting Language Myths3
ENGL 221Introductory English Linguistics3
ENGL 321Topics in the Structure of English3
ENGL 325Topics in Language in Society3
ENGL 421Seminar in Linguistic Research3

Rhetorics of Science, Technology, and Culture

ENGL 212Histories and Theories of Rhetoric3
ENGL 307Editing and Publications Management3
ENGL 312Science Writing3
ENGL 313Technical Writing3
ENGL 314Cultural Rhetorics3
ENGL 315Visual Rhetorics of Science, Technology, and Culture3
ENGL 316Rhetorics of Social Justice3
ENGL 409Grant Proposal Writing3
ENGL 455Seminar in Rhetorics of Science, Technology, and Culture3

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:

  • Read and Interpret text from a variety of critical perspectives
  • Write effectively for different purposes and audiences
  •  Plan, conduct, and document research using appropriate sources
  • Describe the dynamic nature, diversity, and structure of the English language
  • Apply knowledge of subject area, student learning, educational research, and pedagogical theory to instructional design

Sample Degree Plan

 English & Language Arts Teaching, Comprehensive Major (B.A.)

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the 2023-2024 catalog. It is based on the 120-credit graduation requirement and assumes no transferred credits, no requirements waived by placement tests, no courses taken in the summer or winter, no repeated courses, and no remedial courses that may be required. This sample degree plan is intended for first-year students entering UW-Eau Claire in the fall semester. Your own degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). UW-Eau Claire cannot guarantee all courses will be offered as shown, but will provide a range of courses that may enable prepared students to fulfill their requirements in a timely period. This sample degree plan is just a guide. Please consult your advisor, your degree audit, and the catalog to create your own degree plan. Note: In order to earn the required minimum of 120 credits for the degree in four years, you should plan to take 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each year. 
To earn a degree, students must fulfill all University Graduation Requirements, including the Liberal Education (LE) Core.  LE Core course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as LE-K1, LE-S2, LE-R3, and LE-I1 to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of their liberal education course work.  Please click here for a description of the Liberal Education Core outcomes and requirements.  Note that the LE Core may be completed through both course and non-course experiences.

FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
Writing Requirement:2-5
WRIT 114
Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1, 5 credits)
or
WRIT 116
Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1, 5 credits)
or
WRIT 118
Accelerated Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1, 2 credits)
or
WRIT 120
Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing for Transfer Students (LE-S1, 2 credits)
LE Option: Skills 2 (LE-S2) Mathematics - Choose course that meets Math competency requirement4
English 200 level requirement:6
ENGL 2XX - 200-level in a required literature, culture, theory, film category; LE-K4 or LE-R2
and
ENGL 212
Histories and Theories of Rhetoric (LE-K3)
SECOND SEMESTER
ENGL 210Introduction to Critical Studies5
ENGL 221Introductory English Linguistics (LE-K2)3
Communication/Journalism (S1)3
CJ 105
Communication in Contemporary Society (LE-K3)
or
CJ 206
Human Communication Theory (3 credits)
LE Core Option: Knowledge 1 (LE-K1L) Natural Sciences with Lab - Biology4-6
TOTAL FIRST YEAR27-32
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
ENGL 284Introduction to Theory and Criticism3
Survey of American Literature:3
ENGL 268
Survey of American Ethnic Literature (LE-K3, LE-R1 DDIV)
or
ENGL 368
Topics in American Ethnic Literature (3 credits)
CJ 184Multimedia Communication3
ES 385Social Foundations: Human Relations3
LE Option: Knowledge 1 (LE-K1) Natural Sciences - not Biology3-4
SECOND SEMESTER
CJ 203Fundamentals of Human Communication (LE-S1)3
ENGL 2XX - 200-level in a required literature, culture, theory, film category; LE-K4 or LE-R23
ENGL 3XX - 300-level in a required literature, culture, theory, film category3
PSYC 260Educational Psychology (LE-K2)3
ES 212Exploring Schooling K-122
TOTAL SECOND YEAR29-30
THIRD YEAR - Apply for admission to Education Program semester prior to Block
FIRST SEMESTER
LMED 306Literature For Adolescents3
ENGL 319Introduction to English Education Methods (Fall only)3
ENGL 2XX/3XX/4XX - 200-400-level elective3
ENGL 3XX/4XX - 300-400-level in required literature, culture, theory, film category3
CJ Elective3
SECOND SEMESTER
ENGL 3XX/4XX - 300-400-level elective3
ENGL 3XX/4XX - 300-400-level elective3
ES 490Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education3
SEIP 300Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators3
LE Core Elective - Consider LE-R3 or any other needed3
LE Option Elective3
TOTAL THIRD YEAR32
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
ENGL 4XX - 400-level in required literature, culture, theory, film category - LE-S3, LE-I13
ES 312
& ES 317
& ES 318
& ES 328		General Methods of Teaching
and Middle Level Methods and Curriculum
and Teacher Assisting
and Disciplinary Literacy and Study Strategies		7
ENGL 419Seminar in English Education Methods3
Total13
SECOND SEMESTER
ES 445Student Teaching in Middle Level Education5
ES 470Student Teaching in Secondary Education5
ES 497Field Experience Seminar (LE-S3, LE-I1)2
TOTAL FOURTH YEAR25

 Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs)
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices.  The following information identifies any specific recommendations that faculty in this major have concerning which HIPs might be most beneficial to students, and any recommendations about when those HIPs best fit into the degree plan. Students should also consult their faculty advisor for information on HIPs. There are many additional high impact opportunities available. Talk to your academic advisor for more information about incorporating HIPs like Study Abroad, Intercultural Immersion, Internship, and/or  Student/Faculty Collaborative Research into your time at UW-Eau Claire. 

Liberal Education (LE) Core Guidance

Liberal Education Core (LE Core) 

The LE Core comprises 17 learning experiences across 11 learning outcomes. Students must complete a minimum of 36 credits in courses approved for the LE Core. 

  • K1 – Natural Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2). 

  • K2 – Social Sciences; two experiences (one lab science experience is required in K1 or K2). 

  • K3 – Humanities; two experiences. 

  • K4 – Fine Arts; one experience. 

  • S1 – Written and Oral Communication; two experiences (one experience must satisfy the University writing requirement). 

  • S2 – Mathematics; one experience (must satisfy the University math competency requirement). 

  • S3 – Creativity; one experience (can be fulfilled in a student’s major). 

  • R1 – Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity; two experiences (one experience must meet the UW System Design for Diversity (DD) requirement). 

  • R2 – Global Perspectives; one experience. 

  • R3 – Civic and Environmental Issues; one experience. 

  • I1 – Integration; two experiences (one experience can be fulfilled in a student’s major). 

  • SL—Service Learning; 30 hours 

Additional LE Core Information 

  • Most LE Core learning experiences are course based, and many courses meet more than one learning outcome (e.g., K3 and R2 or K1 and R3). 

  • Some learning experiences can also be met outside of a traditional course (e.g., undergraduate research (S3), study abroad (I1)). 

  • S1 – An English placement score that fulfills the University writing requirement fulfills one S1 experience. 

  • S1 – A foreign Language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 102 level satisfies one S1 experience. 

  • S1, R2 – A foreign language placement score that qualifies the student to enter the 202 level satisfies one experience in S1 and the R2 experience. 

  • S2 – A math placement score that qualifies the student to enter Math 111, 112, 113 or 114 fulfills the S2 experience. 

  • S3 – Completion of two credits from any approved music ensemble fulfills the S3 experience. 

  • I1 – Any semester long study abroad program can fulfill one I1 experience.