College of Health and Human Sciences

Carmen Manning, Dean (Centennial 3015)
Leah Olson-McBride, Associate Dean (Centennial 3017)

College Vision, Mission and Core Values

The vision of the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is to be a regional leader in the development of highly competent, critically engaged professionals who enhance the lives of others in an increasingly diverse society. Committed to the highest standards of academic excellence, our mission is to prepare students to become engaged professionals who are creative thinkers, evidence-informed practitioners, and culturally responsive individuals. Integrity, collaboration, and social justice are the core values that enable us to fulfill our mission and move toward achieving our vision.

College of Health and Human Sciences Departments

Graduate Programs

Teacher and other school personnel programs are offered at the graduate level in professional development, speech-language pathology, and school psychology. A graduate degree in athletic training and exercise physiology is also offered.

Non-degree Programs and Additional Certification Programs

Non-degree programs in any of the fields of study offered in baccalaureate and graduate programs can be arranged for candidates who hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree. We welcome you to UW-Eau Claire and encourage you to look at our programs to see if there is an offering that fits your needs. We offer a variety of certificate programs to enhance your knowledge and skills, and we offer licensure programs if you are looking to become a teacher or extend your current teaching license.

College Centers, Clinics and Special Projects

Aspiring Educators Living Learning Community
Cancer Recovery and Fitness Program
Center for Communication Disorders
Community Fitness Program
Early Childhood Literacy Intervention Program, Services and Evaluation (ECLIPSE)
Home School Physical Education Program
Physical Activity and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities in the Eau Claire Area (PRIDE) Program

Dean’s List

At the end of each semester the University recognizes excellence in scholastic achievement by publishing the Dean’s List. Admitted undergraduate students are eligible if they meet the following criteria for the semester:

earn a minimum of 12 credits.
be in good academic standing.
earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.70.
have no courses with the following grades: Incomplete, Withdrawal, Audit, or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (except in courses that are offered only on the S/U grading system in which a grade of S has been earned).
have no courses below the 100 level.
have no repeats.
have no professional semester courses taken in the term (ES 440, ES 441, ES 445, ES 446, ES 470, ES 471, ES 475; SEIP 470, SEIP 472, SEIP 475; UEC 470, UEC 475 UEM 470).

Dean’s List students will receive notification and congratulations from the Dean.

Criminal History and/or Caregiver Background Checks

Wisconsin law requires that persons responsible for the care, safety, and security of children and adults will be required to have background checks. In some cases, placement into an externship, professional semester, internship, or practicum will be dependent on the background check results. In some cases, students may be unable to complete field experiences required of their programs because of background check results. Furthermore, students should work closely with their advisors and the Associate Dean to determine the impact these results will have on their academic program. Students are responsible for all costs associated with background checks. Results of checks may be shared with the practicum, professional semester, externship, or internship sites. It is the policy of the College that all students completing a field experience that requires a background check must have one completed by the College of Health and Human Sciences vendor within 12 months of the placement start date.

The College of Health and Human Sciences requires applicants to complete a Background Information Disclosure and a release for a criminal background check. Falsification or omission of information relevant to the questions may constitute grounds for denial of admission to the course(s), associated field experiences, or for termination of admission if the falsification or omission is discovered after admission. Further, after submission of the questionnaire, while an application is being considered or while a student in the program, if circumstances occur that would change any response(s), students must inform the Associate Dean of the changed response(s). Finally, no student is allowed to begin a field experience until the required background check is completed and the student is cleared to begin the field experience. For further information, contact the College of Health and Human Sciences Associate Dean’s Office (Centennial 3015).

Liability for Health Care Expenses

All expenses associated with health surveillance and care are borne by the student unless the Student Health Service specifically indicates otherwise. Students are not covered by health or accident insurance by UW-Eau Claire, the field experience facility, or the field experience institution. In addition, workers’ compensation insurance does not cover students. For example, if students suffer a needle stick or are hurt while in a field experience, they will need personal health insurance to cover medical bills.

Special Course Fees

Some courses require a special fee because of the nature of the activity or supplies required to complete the course. Current special course fees are shown in CampS.

Directed and Independent Studies

Many opportunities are available for students to study independently or in small groups, problems and topics in their field of study which may not be included or explored in depth in regular course offerings.

Directed Studies

Directed studies for groups can be arranged by departments and offered as special courses, either on campus or in off-campus settings, to permit individual students or groups of students to undertake special projects related to their educational interests and goals.

Eligibility: Registration for a Directed Study course requires the permission of the faculty member who agrees to supervise the project and of the department offering the course. Any further conditions of eligibility are established by the department and published as part of the course description.

Restrictions: A total of no more than six credits of Directed Study courses may be counted toward graduation. Directed Study courses may not be applied toward completion of the Liberal Education requirements. Departments also may restrict the application of such credits to their majors and minors.

Procedures: Permission to register for a directed studies learning opportunity may be obtained from department offices.

Independent Studies

Independent study, through a student-initiated procedure in which a unit of study is described and approved prior to enrollment, allows a student to earn one to three credits for each such educational experience in fields where they have already demonstrated their competence.

Eligibility: Independent Study courses are open only to juniors and seniors. A student with a departmental major and/or minor may elect an Independent Study in the department of the major or of the minor, provided the student has at least 3.00 resident and total GPAs in that department. A student with a multidisciplinary major may elect an Independent Study in any department which has courses required in the major, provided the student has at least 3.00 resident and total GPAs in the major and has earned a minimum of six credits with resident and total GPAs of at least 3.00 in the department in which the Independent Study is elected.

Restrictions: Only three credits of Independent Study (399 or 499) may be elected during any semester. A total of no more than six independent study credits may be counted toward graduation. Independent Study courses may not be applied toward completion of the Liberal Education requirements.

Procedures: The student shall outline an Independent Study proposal to a professor willing to direct the study. The department chair and the professor directing the study must give permission in order for the student to register for a 399 or 499 course. An electronic Independent/Directed Study Approval Form should be submitted and approved by the end of the fourth week of the semester (second week of Summer Session). Forms are available on the College of Health and Human Sciences Sharepoint.

College of Health and Human Sciences Degrees, Minors, and Certificates

Bachelor of Arts

English and Language Arts-Teaching
French-Teaching
Social Studies Teaching All - History Emphasis
Spanish-Teaching
Spanish-TESOL Teaching

Bachelor of Science

Elementary-Middle Education K-9
Exercise Science
Rehabilitation Science
Physical Education - Teaching
Professional Studies
Mathematics-Teaching
Rehabilitation Science
Science Teaching - Biology Emphasis
Science Teaching - Chemistry Emphasis
Science Teaching - Earth/Space Science Emphasis
Science Teaching - Physics Emphasis
Special Education, Unified Special Education K-12 & Elementary/Middle
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Bachelor of Music Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Minors Offered

Adaptive Physical Education - Teaching
Community Education and Collaboration
Kinesiology - Liberal Arts
Science of Coaching - Liberal Arts
Science of Coaching - Teaching
Social Work-Child Advocacy
Social Work-Gerontology
Topical Minor-Liberal Arts

Certificate Programs

Education for Equity and Justice-Bilingual-Bicultural Education Certificate
Education for Equity and Justice-Community Education and Collaboration, Certificate
Social Work-Child Welfare Certificate
Social Work-Gerontology Certificate
Social Work-Mental Health and Well-Being Certificate
Social Work-Navigating Health Systems Certificate
Special Education and Inclusive Practices-Adaptive Music K-12 Certificate
Special Education and Inclusive Practices-Inclusive Methods for Educators, Certificate
Special Education and Inclusive Practices-Interprofessional Early Intervention Certificate
Special Education and Inclusive Practices-Director of Special Education & Pupil Services (Graduate Certificate)
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences-American Sign Language (ASL) Certificate
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences-SLPA Certificate

Teacher Education Requirements

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

Liberal Education requirements in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
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
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
Criteria and requirements for Admission to an Education Program and for Admission to the Professional Education Semester.
Specific requirements of programs offered in the College of Health and Human Sciences. (See the departmental sections of this catalog.)

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

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

Degree Planning

A degree plan indicates how a student expects to meet the curricular requirements for a degree. Degree plan forms for the various programs offered in the College may be obtained in department offices or from the ARCC. These plans are for students’ use in planning programs with their advisors. Degree Review uses the Degree Audit for official evaluation of academic plans and official evaluation of academic progress.

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 Recommendation for Licensure

All students seeking licensure through programs in the department of Education for Equity and Justice must complete a full semester of student teaching or internship. A full semester of student teaching or internship is defined as completing a full semester, full days following the school district calendar where students are placed. All applicants for student teaching or internships must have resident, total, and professional education course GPAs of 2.75 or higher and have departmental approval. Grades for student teaching courses (ES 440, ES 441, ES 445, ES 446, ES 470, and ES 475) are reported and recorded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Additional requirements include the following:

Completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Completion of an approved teacher education major and passing scores on required tests if those are required for the major.
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.
Completion of student teaching courses with a mark of S.
Content area proficiency as demonstrated by earning a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in content courses OR through obtaining a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II/ACTFL exam. All Elementary-Middle, Special Education majors and minors, and Early Childhood majors must earn a passing score on the FoRT.

Wisconsin Application

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 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.

Exercise Science; Professional Studies; Social Work; Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences; and Rehabilitation Science Requirements

Program and Degree Requirements

Specific requirements are published in conjunction with the Catalog description of the major leading to the degree, with specific courses required in several Liberal Education outcomes.

Degree Requirements

University Graduation Requirements. All candidates for degrees must fulfill the requirements for credits, curriculum, GPA, and University residency as specified in the section of this catalog titled University Graduation Requirements.

College of Health and Human Sciences Graduation Requirements: Grade Point Averages. All degree candidates must earn minimum resident and total GPAs as required by their chosen major, minor, or certificate. The specific GPA requirements for majors within the College of Health and Human Sciences are as follows:

Exercise Science, Comprehensive Major: 2.5 total GPA.
Professional Studies, Comprehensive Major: 2.0 total GPA.
Rehabilitation Science, Comprehensive Major: 2.75 total GPA.
Social Work, Comprehensive Major: 2.00 total GPA.
Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences, Comprehensive Major: 2.00 total GPA.

The resident and total GPAs for the major are computed using all attempted credits applicable to the major including those offered by departments other than the major department. The resident and total GPAs for the second program are computed similarly.

Major-Minor and Major-Certificate Requirements. Each candidate for a baccalaureate degree must present one of the following:

Comprehensive major (at least 60 credits)
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)

Certain degree programs which include Comprehensive Majors may require more than the minimum of 120 credits for graduation.

Academic Catalog