Teaching (Code 062-001)

University Requirements

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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.

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)

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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:

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   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:

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   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 062-001)

Students pursuing a degree that will allow them to be licensed in a K-12 setting 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 student seeking K-12 licensure must complete the following requirements:

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, ACTFL, or other exam specified by the Teacher Education Program with a passing grade.

Program Learning Outcomes

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

• Demonstrate artistic expression through musicianship, technical expertise and skill as appropriate to discipline.
• Create historically and culturally appropriate interpretations through the performance of varied repertoire in collaborative and solo performances as appropriate to discipline. 
• Apply culturally specific analytical techniques and approaches to musical compositions.
• Make comparative written statements about aesthetics and function for multiple compositional styles.
• Demonstrate a diverse and inclusive perspective of music, as well as identify systems of privilege in music.
• Design and teach lessons that facilitate student achievement while acting as a collaborative leader.
• Design instruction that utilizes Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP) as a pedagogical approach in the classroom and rehearsal settings.
• Analyze and evaluate written and aural musical representations and performances by using effective musical academic language.
• Analyze and apply the connections of musical expressions to human experience and other fine and healing arts in a culturally relevant and sensitive manner with accessibility for all.

 Music Teaching – Choral Emphasis, Comprehensive Major (B.M.E)

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. 

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Music Education students take 2 credits of ES 212.

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.

Students are encouraged to participate in an immersion program related to education either through the department or college during the final two years of the program.

Faculty-Student Research Projects are encouraged after the first year of the program.

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in “Quest,” the Integrated Learning Project specifically created for Music and Theatre Arts students. See Music and Theatre Arts Homepage for more information.

Course Suggestions

Core General Education Requirements (CGER)