Teaching (Code 241-004)

University Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
Credit Requirements
Minimum total for graduation 1		120
Upper division credits (courses numbered 300 and higher)		39
Core General Education		10 courses, 36 credits
Academic Concentrations
Grade Point Requirements 2
Total		2.00 average
Resident		2.00 average
Major		2.00 average
Minor		2.00 average
Certificate		2.00 average
University Residency Requirements
Minimum total		30
Senior year		23
Major, Standard, upper division in residence		12
Major, Comprehensive, upper division in residence		21
Certificate		25 percent of credits
Procedures Required for Graduation
Obtain admission to the degree program and/or the College offering it.
Apply for graduation on CampS.

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Certain programs exceed this minimum.

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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 Universities 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.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
APPLICABILITY OF CREDITS TOWARD GRADUATION		Credit Restrictions
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Total degree credit		maximum 12
Major, Standard		maximum 1 course
Major, Comprehensive		maximum 2 courses
Minor		maximum 1 course
Credit by Examination
Total degree credit		maximum ¼ of total
Major or minor		maximum ½ of total
Two-Year College Credits
Total degree credit		maximum 72 credits
Activity credit (band, chorus, drama, KINS 100-184)
Total KINS 100-184		maximum 1 credit
Total Band, chorus, drama		maximum 12 credits
Single course band, chorus, drama		maximum 4 credits
Extension credits
UW-System		no maximum
Other extension/correspondence		maximum ¼ of total
USAFI
USAFI		maximum 32 credits

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CGER Categories
Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (MQR)		4 credit hours, 1 course min
Includes University Math Requirement 1
Communication & Literacy (CL)		8 credit hours, 2 course min (including CL-W)
Includes University Writing Requirement (CL-W) 2
Natural Sciences & Wellness (NSW/NSWL)		6 credit hours, 1 course min (NSW-Lab required)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
Humanities & Arts (HA)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
Civics & Perspectives (CP)		6 credit hours, 2 course min
CGER Totals 3
Credits		minimum 36 credits
Courses		minimum 10 courses

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University Mathematics Requirement:

Students satisfy the University Mathematics Requirement in one of four ways:

• completing an approved university-level mathematics course (MQR) with a grade of C (not C-) or above
• achieving a suitable score on the UW Math Placement Test
• achieving a suitable score on an exam such as the Advanced Placement Calculus or Advanced Placement Statistics exams
• achieving a suitable score on a Credit by Examination administered by the Department of Mathematics.   

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University Writing Requirement:

Students satisfy the University Writing Requirement in one of four ways:

• completing a Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing course (WRIT 102, WRIT 114, WRIT 116, WRIT 118, or WRIT 120) with a grade of C (not C-) or above
• achieving a suitable score on the English Placement Test (WPT ENGL)
• achieving a suitable score on an exam such as the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition or Advanced Placement English Language and Composition exams
• achieving a suitable score on the University Writing Program Portfolio.

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Completion via Placement Tests

• Writing: If the CL-W subcategory is satisfied through a placement test, the CGER Communication and Literacy requirement will be reduced from 8 credits (2 courses) to 3 credits (1 course).
• Mathematics: If the University Math Requirement is satisfied through a placement test, the CGER Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning requirement will be considered fully met, replacing the 4-credit (1 course) requirement.
• Students must still complete 36 credits across 10 courses, with any remaining credits or courses eligible to be taken from any CGER category.

College Degree Requirements

College of Health and Human Sciences Requirements for Teacher Education Programs

1. Grade point requirements:

   Abbreviation

   Abbreviation	Full Title
   Resident	2.75 average
   Total	2.75 average
   Major	2.75 average
   Minor (for certification only)	2.75 average

2. Residency requirements:

   Abbreviation

   Abbreviation	Full Title
   Minimum Total	30 credits
   Senior Year	23 credits
   Major, in upper division courses	12 credits
   Comprehensive Major, in upper division courses	21 credits

3. Criteria and requirements for Admission to Education Program and Admission to the Professional Education Semester.
4.  Specific requirements for programs offered in the College of Health and Human Sciences as outlined in department specific sections of this catalog.

Admission to Education Program

Admission to the Education Program 

Students must apply for admission to the Education Program. Applications are due by October 1 for spring admission or March 1 for fall admission.  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 Health and Human Sciences. 
2. Pre-education status.
3. Students must have attained at least Sophomore Status
4. Minimum total GPA of 2.5 or minimum resident GPA of 2.5.  Admission is competitive; thus, the minimum GPA does not assure admission.
5. Completed the Core General Education Requirement (CGER) for Communication & Literacy-Writing with a C or better.  
6. Completed the Core General Education Requirement (CGER) for Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning with a C or better.
7. Good academic standing.
8. Complete an introductory education course with a field placement (SEIP 208,  ES 212, or the equivalent) with a grade of C or better.

Specific majors may have additional department-level criteria.  Consult with the department if needed.

Admission to the Professional Education Semester (Student Teaching or Internship)

Admission to the Professional Education Semester

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

Filing Notice of Intent to Student Teach Applications: 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 who plan to enter the Professional Education 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 Education 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. 

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 Education Semester.

Transfer and Special Students: No transfer or special student can enter the Professional Education 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:

1.  Admitted to the appropriate Education Program.

2.  Good academic standing, as defined in the catalog.

3.  A minimum of 90 earned credits prior to start of Professional Education Semester.

4.  Minimum total GPA of 2.75 or minimum resident GPA of 2.75.  

5.  Completion of the 30-hour Human Relations Fieldwork requirement.

6.  Evidence of freedom from Tuberculosis via test conducted by Student Health Services.

7.  Completion of required criminal background check.

For placements that start in the Fall semester, criteria for admission must by met by March 1 of the prior semester.  For placements that start in the Spring semester, criteria for admission must by met by October 1 of the prior semester.  For placements that start in the summer session, criteria for admission must be met by February 1 of the prior semester.

Licensure Requirements

Licensure to Teach

College of Health 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 WI DPI teaching requirements, information will be forwarded to DPI verifying program completion, the completion of all required tests, and information on all certifications the teaching candidates are eligible for with licensure. Candidates will then apply for their Initial License.  

It is recommended that graduates seeking licensure to teach in states other than Wisconsin request application forms and instructions from the state in which licensure is desired. Early inquiry is suggested as the certification requirements vary by state. In most cases, an official transcript of credits must accompany the completed application form; additional tests or coursework may be required.  In general, candidates may 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.

Criteria for Recommendation for Licensure:

1.  Completion of a baccalauereate degree.

2.  Completion of an approved education major, minor, and/or certificate.

3.  2.75 or higher GPA in the major, minor, and/or certificate (if certifiable).  All college level courses, except student teaching or internship are included when determining GPA for licensure.   

4.  Completion of student teaching or internship courses with an S. 

5.  Content area proficiency as demonstrated by earning a minimum 3.0 GPA in content courses OR via obtaining a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II.  Candidates for licensure in Languages must obtain a passing score on the ACTFL written portion (WPT) and must pass the OPI/OPIc within three years prior to the start of student teaching or internship.  All candidates seeking licensure must also earn a passing score on the FORT.

Major Requirements

Teaching (Code 241-004)

Secondary Education (Grades 4-12) students complete courses in the content area(s) they plan to teach; one or more methods courses specific to the content area; Professional Education coursework focused on instructional methods, assessment of student learning, and curriculum and lesson planning; and ten credits of Student Teaching or Student Teaching Internship.

A Secondary Education student must complete the following requirements to be recommended for licensure:

1. Earn a grade of C or higher in all content-area specific methods coursework and Professional Education coursework.
2. Earn a grade of S in student teaching or student teaching internship.  
3. Earn a content area GPA of 3.0 or higher OR complete the appropriate Praxis II or ACTFL test with a passing grade.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
SCIENCE TEACHING, BIOLOGY, MAJOR REQUIREMENTS		60-78
Biology Core Requirements		25-27
BIOL 221	Foundations of Biology I (CGER NSWL)	4
BIOL 222	Foundations of Biology II	3
BIOL 223	Foundations of Biological Inquiry	2
BIOL 308	Evolution	3
BIOL 323	Genetics	3
BIOL 496	Student Academic Apprenticeship	1-2
Select two:
BIOL 318	Plant Form and Function
BIOL 319	Animal Form and Function
BIOL 361	Biology of Microorganisms
Biology Teaching Requirements		9
ES 360	Teaching Science in Grades 4-12	3
ES 385	Social Foundations: Human Relations (CGER CP)	3
Select one:
BIOL 180	Environmental Biology and Conservation (CGER NSW)
GEOG 178	Planet Earth: Conservation of the Environment (CGER NSW)
GEOL 204	Understanding Earth's Environment (CGER NSW)
Physics Core Requirements		9-18
Select an option:
Option 1
PHYS 211	General Physics (CGEWR NSWL)
PHYS 212	General Physics
Option 2
PHYS 231	University Physics I (CGER NSWL)
PHYS 232	University Physics II
MATH 114	Calculus I (CGER MQR)
MATH 215	Calculus II
Chemistry Core Requirements		6-8
Select an option:
Option 1
CHEM 108	General Chemistry I (CGER NSWL)
CHEM 109	General Chemistry II
Option 2
CHEM 115	Chemical Principles (CGER NSWL)
Earth & Space Science Core Requirements		11
PHYS 226	Astronomy-Solar System (CGER NSWL)	4
Select one:
GEOL 110	Physical Geology (CGER NSWL)
GEOL 115	Environmental Geology (CGER NSWL)
Select one:
GEOL 301	Earth Resources and Sustainability (CGER NSW)
GEOL 304	Global Environmental Change
GEOL 308	Water Resources
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS		30
ES 212	Exploring Schooling K-12	2-3
ES 313	Curriculum, Instructional Methods, and Disciplinary Literacies in Grades K-12	3
ES 314	Collaboration, Engagement, and Assessment in Grades K-12	3
ES 441	Student Teaching in K-12 Education	10
or ES 440	Internship Teaching in K-12 Education
ES 490	Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education	3
ES 497	Field Experience Seminar	2
PSYC 260	Educational Psychology (CGER SBS)	3
SEIP 300	Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators	3

Program Learning Outcomes

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

• Demonstrate an understanding of foundational biological principles in the areas of cell/molecular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, diversity of life, and structure & function of organisms. 
• Understand and apply basic research methods in biology including research design, data analysis, and communication. 
• Work collaboratively to explore and solve problems. 
• Apply theories, concepts, findings, and methods of biology to problems/issues in society. 
• Understand how biological theories, concepts, findings, and methods relate to other disciplines. 
• Demonstrate competence in mathematics, statistics, and computer technology as tools for revealing and characterizing complex patterns in biological systems.
• Understand and apply scientific reasoning and methods in learning science and/or in conducting biological research. 
• Communicate scientific ideas and results in a variety of formats. 

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Science Teaching, Biology Emphasis Comprehensive Major (B.S.)

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the current 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 Core General Education Requirements (CGER).  CGER course work in the following sample degree plan uses abbreviations such as CGER CL, CGER HA, and CGER NSWL to represent the learning outcomes students will meet via completion of the course.  Please click here for a description of the outcomes and requirements. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CHEM 108	General Chemistry I (CGER NSWL)	4
MATH 109	Algebra for Calculus (CGER MQR)	4
Select one:		2-5
WRIT 114	Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)
WRIT 116	Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)
WRIT 118	Accelerated Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL)
ES 149	Introduction to Education	1
CGER Course Option
Second Semester
CHEM 109	General Chemistry II	4
BIOL 221	Foundations of Biology I (CGER NSWL)	4
General Science Course 1
CGER Course Option
CGER Course Option
TOTAL FIRST YEAR		30
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
BIOL 222	Foundations of Biology II	3
BIOL 223	Foundations of Biological Inquiry	2
General Science course 1
CGER Course Option
Elective
Second Semester
BIOL 323	Genetics	3
Select one:
BIOL 180	Environmental Biology and Conservation
GEOG 178	Planet Earth: Conservation of the Environment
GEOL 204	Understanding Earth's Environment
ES 212	Exploring Schooling K-12	2-3
General Science Course 1
CGER Course Option
TOTAL SECOND YEAR		30
THIRD YEAR 2
First Semester
ES 385	Social Foundations: Human Relations (CGER CP)	3
Select one:
BIOL 318	Plant Form and Function
BIOL 319	Animal Form and Function
BIOL 361	Biology of Microorganisms
General Science course 1
Elective
Second Semester
BIOL 308	Evolution	3
BIOL 496	Student Academic Apprenticeship	1-2
Select one:
BIOL 318	Plant Form and Function
BIOL 319	Animal Form and Function
BIOL 361	Biology of Microorganisms
PSYC 260	Educational Psychology (CGER SBS)	3
ES 490	Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education	3
TOTAL THIRD YEAR		30
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
ES 360	Teaching Science in Grades 4-12	3
ES 313	Curriculum, Instructional Methods, and Disciplinary Literacies in Grades K-12	3
ES 314	Collaboration, Engagement, and Assessment in Grades K-12	3
SEIP 300	Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators	3
General Science Course 1
SECOND SEMESTER
ES 441	Student Teaching in K-12 Education	10
or ES 440	Internship Teaching in K-12 Education
ES 497	Field Experience Seminar (LE-I1, S3)	2
TOTAL FOURTH YEAR		30

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General Science courses include the following options:

Physics--select from PHYS 211 + PHYS 212 or PHYS 231, PHYS 232, MATH 114 + MATH 215

Chemistry--select from CHEM 108 + 109 (included in sample plan) or CHEM 115

Earth & Space Science--PHYS 226 + GEOL 110, GEOL 115, or GEOL 118 + GEOL 301, GEOL 304, or GEOL 308

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Apply for Admission to Education Program

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs) 

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire encourages all students to participate in High Impact Practices.  There are many 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. 

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)

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