Teaching (Code 261-201)

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.

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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 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 K-12

Program Options B and C

These program options are organized around content majors and education courses and are designed to prepare teachers for 4-12 teaching or for 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. The approved majors and minors lead to additional 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. Student 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 C: Grades K-12

Grades K-12 Licensure

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
ES 490	Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education	3
ES 497	Field Experience Seminar	2
SEIP 300	Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators	3
Prescribed special methods course(s) (see approved majors and minors below)
Student Teaching Courses from list below:
ES 441	Student Teaching in Elementary Education	5
AND
ES 445	Student Teaching in Middle Level Education	5
or ES 470	Student Teaching in Secondary Education
or
ES 440	Internship Teaching in Elementary Education	5-10
or
ES 446	Internship Teaching in Middle Level Education	5-10
or
ES 475	Internship Teaching in Secondary Education	5-10

NOTE 1: SEIP 300 (not required of Kinesiology or Music majors).

NOTE 2: ES 441 is not required for Foreign Language majors and minors in the student teaching semester as an earlier elementary level field placement (required by DPI) occurs in ES 437.

NOTE 3: Music Education majors take MUED 318  and MUED 487 or MUED 488 instead of ES 441 and one of ES 445 or ES 470, or ES 440, or ES 446, or ES 475.

Approved Majors and Minors for Option C

(Students must earn a minimum grade of C or above in prescribed methods courses.)

Education Studies Option C Comprehensive Majors

Comprehensive Majors	Code	Prescribed Methods Course	Additional Requirement	Praxis II or ACTFL Content Test Required
Music, Instrumental/General	062-000	MUED 211, MUED 300, MUED 310, MUED 318, MUED 411		See department for ETS exam number
Music, Choral/General	062-001	MUED 211, MUED 300, MUED 310, MUED 318, MUED 410		See department for ETS exam number
Physical Education	992-001	KINS 290		See department for ETS exam number
Spanish-TESOL	320-000	ES 366 (F) and ES 437 (Sp)	Study abroad in language	WPT and OPI or OPIc

Education Studies Option C Majors

Majors	Code	Prescribed Methods Course	Additional Requirement	Praxis II ACTFL Content Test Required
French	261-201	ES 366 (F) and ES 437 (Sp)	Study abroad in language	WPT and OPI or OPIc
Spanish	321-200	ES 366 (F) and ES 437 (Sp)	Study abroad in language	WPT and OPI or OPIc

Education Studies Option C Minors

Minors	Code	Prescribed Methods Course	Additional Requirement	Praxis II ACTFL Content TEst Required
Adaptive Physical Education	991-459		Only with KINS major	No addt'l exam
French	260-406	ES 366 (F) and ES 437 (Sp)	Only with F Lg major	WPT and OPI or OPIc
Spanish	320-407	ES 366 (F) and ES 437 (Sp)	Only with F Lg major	WPT and OPI or OPIc
TESOL	550-410	ES 405 (F)	Only with F Lg major	See department for ETS exam number

NOTE: Students completing a K-12 comprehensive major or standard major may complete an additional major or minor with licensure at the K-12 level from the list under Option C above.

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 261-201)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
A minimum of 36 semester credits beyond FREN 102, or 28 semester credits beyond FREN 202, including:
FREN 315	Grammar	4
FREN 325	Pronunciation	3
FLG 378	Second Language Acquisition Theory	3
Students may earn their remaining credits from any of the following, but must take a minimum of six credits at the 400 level:
FREN 335	Cinema
FREN 340	Professional Communication
FREN 345	Francophone Literature
FREN 354	History of France
FREN 355	Modern Society
FREN 401	Discussions on Contemporary Societal Issues
FREN 430	Environmental and Linguistic Diversity
FREN 491	Special Topics
FREN 395	Directed Studies
FREN 399	Independent Study - Juniors
FREN 499	Independent Study - Seniors
Language Immersion Requirement 1

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Language Immersion Requirement: All majors and minors who wish to be certified to teach a foreign language must complete an appropriate period of language immersion in residence in a country in which the language is spoken, or provide an alternative language immersion experience that must be approved by the Department. The minimum time period for meeting the residence/immersion requirement is six weeks. However, the Department of Languages recommends that students spend at least one semester abroad. 

NOTE 1: ES 366 and ES 437 are required.  This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Department of Education for Equity and Justice Option C and leads to licensure to teach French in grades K-12 classrooms.

NOTE 2: For departmental recommendation for student teaching and certification, passing the OPI or OPIc  with a score of Intermediate High or above on the ACTFL rating scale is required. Please see your advisor for additional certification requirements. 

Program Learning Outcomes

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

• Engage in interpersonal communication on a variety of topics of a personal, public, and professional nature.
• Understand and interpret written and spoken language and visual images on a variety of topics of a personal, public, and professional nature.
• Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics of a personal, public, and professional nature.
• Demonstrate an awareness and knowledge of practices, products and perspectives related to the target culture(s) in spoken, written, and visual forms.
• Connect and integrate their language study with other disciplines and communities for academic and social purposes.
• Use critical and creative thinking to evaluate and address issues in local and global contexts.
• Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of current pedagogical issues and practices that are pertinent to the field of second language acquisition.

French Teaching-Major (B.A.)

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
FREN 201	Intermediate French (LE-S1 through placement; LE-R2)	4
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)
RELS 100	Introduction to the Religions of the World (LE-R1 DDIV & LE-K3) (Recommended)	3
LE Core Elective: Knowledge 1 (LE-K1) Natural Sciences		4
TOTAL		16
SECOND SEMESTER
FREN 202	Intermediate French (LE-R2)	4
LE Core Elective: Knowledge 1 (LE-K1L) Natural Sciences with Lab		4
MATH 107	Mathematics in Latin American Cultures (LE-S2 ) (Either Course is Recommended)	4
or MATH 106	Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
CJ 203	Fundamentals of Human Communication (LE-S1)	3
TOTAL		15
SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
FREN 325	Pronunciation (LE-S3)	3
PSYC 260	Educational Psychology (LE-K2)	3
ES 212	Exploring Schooling K-12	2-3
FLG 378	Second Language Acquisition Theory	3
LE Core Elective LE-K4, LE-R1 DDIV:		3
MUSI 111	Global Roots of Music in the United States
or
MUSI 224/WGSS 224 (LE-K4, LE-R1 DDIV)
Course for Certificate or Minor		3
TOTAL		17-18
SECOND SEMESTER
FREN 315	Grammar	4
FREN 300-level Elective		3
FREN 300-level Elective		3
FREN 300-level Elective		3
FREN 400-level Elective		3
TOTAL		15
THIRD YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER - Apply for Admission to Major
LE Core Elective: Knowledge 2 (LE-K2) Social Sciences - POLS 110 recommended		3
FREN 300-level elective		3
FREN 300-level elective		3
Course for Certificate or Minor
ES 385	Social Foundations: Human Relations	3
Take the ACTFL OPI and WPT proficiency tests a
TOTAL		15
SECOND SEMESTER
FREN 400-level Elective (LE-S3 & LE-R1)
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 437	World Language Methods for Early and Middle Childhood	2
Course for Certificate or Minor		3
TOTAL		14
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
ES 490	Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education	3
SEIP 300	Inclusive Practices for Secondary Educators	3
Elective R3		3
FREN 300-level Elective		3
ES 366	World Language Methods for Secondary Teaching	2-3
Course for Certificate/Minor/Elective		3
TOTAL		16-17
SECOND SEMESTER
ES 497	Field Experience Seminar (LE-S3, IL)	2
ES 445	Student Teaching in Middle Level Education	5
ES 470	Student Teaching in Secondary Education	5
TOTAL		12

Minimum total for the baccalaureate degree = 120 credits 

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For certification, passing the OPI or OPIc and WPT with a score of Intermediate High or above on the ACTFL rating scale is required. Please see your advisor for additional certification requirements. 

This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Education for Equity and Justice: Option C and leads to licensure to teach French in grades K-12.

For certification, a period of residency abroad is required. Study abroad experience can count for IL experience.

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.

For language-specific study abroad opportunities, see above and also faculty advisor, ARCC advisor, and the Center for International Education.

Liberal Education (LE) Core Guidance