Teaching (Code 241-003)

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
Liberal Education Core		36
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.

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.

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

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. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
LIBERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS		a minimum of 36 credits
Knowledge Goal
Knowledge Outcome 1 (K1): Natural Sciences		Two (2) learning experiences
One experience in laboratory science must be selected from either K1 or K2.
Knowledge Outcome 2 (K2): Social Sciences		Two (2) learning experiences
One experience in laboratory science must be selected from either K1 or K2.
Knowledge Outcome 3 (K3): Humanities		Two (2) learning experiences
Knowledge Outcome 4 (K4): Fine Arts		One (1) learning experience
Skills Goal
Skills Outcome 1 (S1): Written and Oral Communication		Two (2) learning experiences
One S1 must meet the University Writing Requirement
Skills Outcome 2 (S2): Mathematics		One (1) learning experience
One S2 to meet the University Mathematics Requirement
Skills Outcome 3 (S3): Creativity		One (1) learning experience
Responsibility Goal
Responsibility Outcome 1 (R1): Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity		Two (2) learning experiences
One R1 must satisfy Design for Diversity
Responsibility Outcome 2 (R2): Global Perspectives		One (1) learning experience
Responsibility Outcome 3 (R3): Civic and Environmental Issues		One (1) learning experience
Integration Goal
Integration Outcome 1 (I1): Integration		Two (2) learning experiences
Service-Learning Goal
Service-Learning		30 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:

   Abbreviation

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

3. 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

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.
3. ES 212, ES 313, and ES 314 with a minimum grade of C (not C-) in each course. Students must also earn a C or better in the prescribed methods courses for their major. See list of prescribed methods courses below.

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

Option B: Grades 4-12

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Professional Sequence
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 385	Social Foundations: Human Relations	3
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 490	Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education	3
ES 497	Field Experience Seminar	2
SEIP 300	Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators	3

Approved Majors and Minors for Option B (Students must earn a minimum grade of C or above in prescribed methods courses.

Education Studies Option B Comprehensive Majors

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

Education Studies Option B Majors

Majors	Code	Prescribed Methods Course	Additional Requirements	Praxis II Content Test Required
Mathematics	184-201	ES 357		See department for ETS exam number

Education Studies Option B Minors

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 may be 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 a teacher education program 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)

Major Requirements

Teaching (Code 241-003)

The comprehensive major in Science Teaching, Earth/Space Science Emphasis prepares education students to teach all science courses in a regular education setting grades 4 through 12.

Advisor: Scott Clark

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
60-73 credits, including:
Earth & Space Science Core		27
Choose one: (4 credits)
GEOL 110	Physical Geology
GEOL 115	Environmental Geology
GEOL 118	Societal Issues in Earth Science
and choose two: (6 credits)
GEOL 102	Oceanography
GEOL 301	Earth Resources and Sustainability
GEOL 304	Global Environmental Change
GEOL 308	Water Resources
Other required courses:		13
GEOL 312	Mineralogy and Petrology I	5
GEOL 320	Sedimentology and Stratigraphy	4
PHYS 226	Astronomy-Solar System	4
and choose one (4 credits)
GEOL 315	Hydrogeology I	4
or
GEOL 418	Earth History	4
or the combination of:
GEOL 468	Geological Field Methods	1
and
GEOL 470	Field Geology I	3
Additional Requirements		9
ES 360	Teaching Science in Grades 4-12	3
ES 385	Social Foundations: Human Relations	3
and choose one: (3 credits)
GEOG 178	Planet Earth: Conservation of the Environment
BIOL 180	Environmental Biology and Conservation
GEOL 204	Understanding Earth's Environment
Physics Emphasis Core		9-18
choose one:
option 1 (9 credits)
PHYS 211	General Physics	5
and
PHYS 212	General Physics	4
or
option 2 (18 credits)
PHYS 231	University Physics I	5
and
PHYS 232	University Physics II	5
and
MATH 114	Calculus I	4
and
MATH 215	Calculus II	4
Chemistry Core		6-9
choose one option:
Option 1		9
CHEM 105	General Chemistry I Lecture
and
CHEM 106	General Chemistry I Laboratory
and
CHEM 109	General Chemistry II with Lab
or:
Option 2		6
CHEM 115	Chemical Principles
Biology Core		9-10
choose one option:
Option 1 - Take 3 of the following 4 courses:		9-10
BIOL 105	General Biology
BIOL 106	Exploring the Living World
BIOL 151	Biology of Humans
BIOL 196	Human Nutrition
or
Option 2		9
BIOL 221	Foundations of Biology I
and
BIOL 222	Foundations of Biology II
and
BIOL 223	Foundations of Biological Inquiry

Program Learning Outcomes

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

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Earth and space sciences.
• Teach ethically and professionally, cultivating an awareness of the interplay of society, the environment, natural resources, and the climate.
• Be able to contextualize Earth’s place in the solar system, the galaxy, and the universe.
• Describe common rocks and minerals.
• Use and interpret topographic maps, geological maps, air photos, geographic information systems (GIS) data, and geological cross sections.
• Acquire a knowledge of surficial Earth processes and their principles.
• Develop geologic models and effectively communicate a geologic interpretation based on observations.
• Characterize the origin of earth and water resources.
• Use mathematics and computational methods to analyze scientific data.
• Recognize the value of contributions from a diverse population.

Science Teaching, Earth/Space Science Emphasis Comprehensive Major (B.S.)

The following is a sample degree plan, based on the 2024-2025 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.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
MATH 114	Calculus I (LE-S2)	4
Introductory Geology Course		4
GEOL 106	Earth Science (LE-K1, LE-I1)
or
GEOL 110	Physical Geology (LE-K1, LE-I1)
or
GEOL 115	Environmental Geology (LE-K1, LE-R3)
or
GEOL 118	Societal Issues in Earth Science (LE-K1, LE-I1)
Writing Requirement:		5
WRIT 114	Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)
or
WRIT 116	Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (LE-S1)
LE Core Elective: Knowledge 4 (LE-K4) Fine Arts		3
TOTAL		16
SECOND SEMESTER
LE Core Elective: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences		3
GEOL 102	Oceanography (LE-I1, LE-K1)	3
Physics:		5
PHYS 211	General Physics
or
PHYS 231	University Physics I
CHEM 105	General Chemistry I Lecture d	3
CHEM 106	General Chemistry I Laboratory (LE-K1)	2
TOTAL		16
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
GEOL 312	Mineralogy and Petrology I a	5
PHYS 226	Astronomy-Solar System a	4
LE Core Elective: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities and LE Option: Responsibility 2 (LE-R2) Global Perspectives		3
Communication Core Elective (S1):		3
CJ 201	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (Communication Journalism LE-S1:)
or
CJ 202	Fundamentals of Speech (LE-S1)
or
CJ 203	Fundamentals of Human Communication (LE-S1)
TOTAL		15
SECOND SEMESTER
BIOL 105	General Biology e	3
GEOL 320	Sedimentology and Stratigraphy b	4
ES 212	Exploring Schooling K-12	2-3
PSYC 260	Educational Psychology (LE-K2)	3
CHEM 109	General Chemistry II with Lab	4
TOTAL		16-17
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER - Apply for Admission to Major
Required Geology Elective		4
GEOL 315 a
or
GEOL 418	Earth History (4 credits) a
or
GEOL 468 & GEOL 470	Geological Field Methods and Field Geology I (GEOL 470 offered winterim only; GEOL 468 offered fall) a, c
BIOL 106	Exploring the Living World	2
Conservation of The Environment (R3,I1)		3
BIOL 180	Environmental Biology and Conservation (LE-R3, LE-I1)
or
GEOG 178	Planet Earth: Conservation of the Environment (LE-R3, LE-I1)
MATH 215	Calculus II	4
LE Core Elective: Knowledge 3 (LE-K3) Humanities		3
TOTAL		16
SECOND SEMESTER
BIOL 151	Biology of Humans	4
Geology Core Course LE-R3, LE-I1, LE-K1:		3
GEOL 301	Earth Resources and Sustainability (LE-R3, LE-I1, LE-K1)
or
GEOL 304	Global Environmental Change (LE-R3, LE-I1, LE-K1)
or
GEOL 308	Water Resources (LE-R3, LE-I1, LE-K1)
ES 385	Social Foundations: Human Relations (LE-R1 DDIV, LE-SL)	3
Physics:		4-5
PHYS 212	General Physics
or
PHYS 232	University Physics II (5 credits)
LE Core Elective: Responsibility 1 (LE-R1) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity		3
TOTAL		17-18
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
ES 490	Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education	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 360	Teaching Science in Grades 4-12	3
SEIP 300	Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators	3
TOTAL		15
SECOND SEMESTER
Student Teaching		10
ES 445 & ES 470	Student Teaching in Middle Level Education and Student Teaching in Secondary Education
or
ES 446 & ES 475	Internship Teaching in Middle Level Education and Internship Teaching in Secondary Education
ES 497	Field Experience Seminar	2
TOTAL		12

a

Offered only in fall term

b

Offered only in spring term

c

Offered only in winterim term

d

Can replace CHEM 105/106/109 with CHEM 115

e

Can replace BIOL 105/106/151 with BIOL 221/222/223

Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits

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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