(Code 940-002)
University Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 1 | 120 |
| 39 |
| 10 courses, 36 credits |
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| 2.00 average |
| 2.00 average |
| 2.00 average |
| 2.00 average |
| 2.00 average |
| 30 |
| 23 |
| 12 |
| 21 |
| 25 percent of credits |
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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 |
| maximum 12 |
| maximum 1 course |
| maximum 2 courses |
| maximum 1 course |
| maximum ¼ of total |
| maximum ½ of total |
| maximum 72 credits |
| maximum 1 credit |
| maximum 12 credits |
| maximum 4 credits |
| no maximum |
| maximum ¼ of total |
| maximum 32 credits |
Core General Education Requirements (CGER)
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 4 credit hours, 1 course min |
1 | |
| 8 credit hours, 2 course min (including CL-W) |
2 | |
| 6 credit hours, 1 course min (NSW-Lab required) |
| 6 credit hours, 2 course min |
| 6 credit hours, 2 course min |
| 6 credit hours, 2 course min |
| minimum 36 credits |
| minimum 10 courses |
College Degree Requirements
College of Health and Human Sciences Requirements for Teacher Education Programs
- 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 Education Program and Admission to the Professional Education Semester.
- 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:
- Approval by the appropriate department in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
- Pre-education status.
- Students must have attained at least Sophomore Status
- Minimum total GPA of 2.5 or minimum resident GPA of 2.5. Admission is competitive; thus, the minimum GPA does not assure admission.
- Completed the Core General Education Requirement (CGER) for Communication & Literacy-Writing with a C or better.
- Completed the Core General Education Requirement (CGER) for Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning with a C or better.
- Good academic standing.
- 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 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
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| ES 212 | Exploring Schooling K-12 | 2-3 |
| ES 283 | Supporting Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| ES 302 | Teaching and Learning Practices | 1 |
| ES 303 | Emergent Literacy and Assessment | 3 |
| ES 306 | Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction in Grades K-9 | 3 |
| ES 308 | Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades K-9 | 3 |
| ES 309 | Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction in Grades K-9 | 3 |
| ES 315 | Assessment for Learning | 3 |
| ES 336 | Elementary Literacy and Assessment | 3 |
| ES 382 | Technology for Learning | 3 |
| ES 385 | Social Foundations: Human Relations (CGER CP) | 3 |
| ES 441 | Student Teaching in K-12 Education | 10 |
| or ES 440 | Internship Teaching in K-12 Education |
| ES 457 | Middle Grades Literacy and Assessment | 3 |
| ES 490 | Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ES 497 | Field Experience Seminar | 2 |
| SEIP 400 | Inclusive Practices for Elementary-Middle Educators | 3 |
| PSYC 260 | Educational Psychology (CGER SBS) | 3 |
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| United States History to 1877 (CGER HA) | |
| United States History Since 1877 (CGER HA) | |
| American Women's History (CGER CP) | |
| African American History 1865 to Present (CGER SBS) | |
| American Indian History (CGER SBS) | |
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| MATH 201 | Number and Operations I | 2 |
| MATH 202 | Number and Operations II (CGER MQR) | 2 |
| MATH 302 | Algebraic Thinking | 2 |
| MATH 303 | Probability and Statistical Thinking | 2 |
| or MATH 304 | Geometric Thinking |
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| Chemistry and Climate (CGER NSW) | |
| Planet Earth: Conservation of the Environment (CGER NSW) | |
| Understanding Earth's Environment (CGER NSW) | |
| 1 | |
| General Biology (CGER NSW) | |
| General Chemistry I (CGER NSWL) | |
| Chemical Principles (CGER NSWL) | |
| Foundations of General, Organic, and Biochemistry (CGER NSW) | |
| Planet Earth: The Physical Environment (CGER NSWL) | |
| Oceanography (CGER NSW) | |
| Earth Science (CGER NSWL) | |
| Physical Geology (CGER NSWL) | |
| Environmental Geology (CGER NSWL) | |
| Physical Science (CGER NSWL) | |
| Astronomy-Solar System (CGER NSWL) | |
| Astronomy-Stars and Galaxies (CGER NSWL) | |
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| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (CGER SBS) | |
| Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (CGER SBS) | |
| Principles of Microeconomics (CGER SBS) | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics (CGER SBS) | |
| The Study of Language (CGER SBS) | |
| Introductory English Linguistics (CGER SBS) | |
| Planet Earth: Human Geography (CGER SBS) | |
| Introduction to Psychology (CGER SBS) | |
| Human Development (CGER SBS) | |
| Introduction to Sociology (CGER SBS) | |
| Environmental Sociology (CGER SBS) | |
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| Ojibwe Culture and History (CGER HA) | |
| Tribal Nation Governments (CGER HA) | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts (CGER HA) | |
| Foundations: Two-Dimensional Design (CGER HA) | |
| Design Across the Disciplines (CGER HA) | |
| Foreign Civilization and Culture (CGER HA) | |
| Integrated Performing Arts Across the Curriculum (CGER HA) | |
| Understanding the Arts (CGER HA) | |
| Music and Dance of Latin America (CGER HA) | |
| Global Traditions in Music (CGER HA) | |
| Introduction to Philosophy (CGER HA) | |
| Philosophical Ethics (CGER HA) | |
| Existentialism (CGER HA) | |
| Philosophy and Feminism (CGER HA) | |
| Introduction to the Religions of the World (CGER HA) | |
| Religious Themes in Literature (CGER HA) | |
| Religion in America (CGER HA) | |
| Theatre Appreciation (CGER HA) | |
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| Introduction to American Indian Literatures (CGER HA) | |
| The American Indian in Literature and Film (CGER HA) | |
| American Indian Literature of Healing (CGER HA) | |
| Introduction to World/Postcolonial Literature (CGER HA) | |
| Introduction to Literature (CGER HA) | |
| Introduction to Critical Studies in Film, Television, and Moving-Image Culture (CGER HA) | |
| Survey of World/Postcolonial Literature (CGER HA) | |
| American Literature to 1865 (CGER HA) | |
| American Literature from 1865-1945 (CGER HA) | |
| American Literature Since 1945 (CGER HA) | |
| Perspectives on British Literature After 1790 (CGER HA) | |
| Survey of American Ethnic Literature (CGER HA) | |
| Creative and Narrative Nonfiction (CGER HA) | |
| The Novel (CGER HA) | |
| Poetry (CGER HA) | |
| Drama (CGER HA) | |
| Perspectives on Women's Literature (CGER HA) | |
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| Beginning Ojibwe I (CGER CL) | |
| Beginning Ojibwe II (CGER CL) | |
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| Fundamentals of Speech (CGER CL) | |
| Fundamentals of Human Communication (CGER CL) | |
| Small Group Communication (CGER CL) | |
| Introduction to Counseling Skills for Helping Professionals (CGER CL) | |
| American Sign Language I (CGER CL) | |
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| Foundations in American Indian and Indigenous Studies (CGER CP) | |
| Introduction to Contemporary American Indian Communities (CGER CP) | |
| Hmong American Experiences in the U.S. (CGER CP) | |
| Introduction to U.S. Latino History and Culture (CGER CP) | |
| Introduction to Social Work (CGER CP) | |
| Introduction to Diverse Learners (CGER CP) | |
| Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (CGER CP) | |
| Perspectives in LGBTQ Studies (CGER CP) | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
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Understand how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and design and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
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Use understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards.
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Work with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
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Understand the central tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) they teach and create learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to ensure acquisition of content.
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Understand how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
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Understand and use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher's and learners' decision making.
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Plan instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context.
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Understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways.
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Engage in ongoing professional learning and use evidence to continually evaluate their practice, particularly the effects of their choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapt practice to meet the needs of each learner.
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Seek appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning; to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals and community members to ensure learner growth; and to advance the profession.
Elementary-Middle Education: Grades K-9, 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 |
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| 2-5 |
| Intensive Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL) | |
| Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL) | |
| Accelerated Blugold Seminar in Critical Reading and Writing (CGER CL) | |
| MATH 201 | Number and Operations I | 2 |
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
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| ES 212 | Exploring Schooling K-12 | 2-3 |
| MATH 202 | Number and Operations II (CGER MQR) | 2 |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
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| 30 |
| 5 | |
| MATH 302 | Algebraic Thinking | 2 |
| PSYC 260 | Educational Psychology (CGER SBS) | 3 |
| 6 | |
| 7 | |
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| MATH 303 | Probability and Statistical Thinking | 2 |
| or MATH 304 | Geometric Thinking |
| ES 385 | Social Foundations: Human Relations (CGER CP) | 3 |
| ES 283 | Supporting Multilingual Learners | 3 |
| 8 | |
| 3 |
| 30 |
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| ES 382 | Technology for Learning | 3 |
| ES 490 | Historical, Legal, and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| 9 | |
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| ES 303 | Emergent Literacy and Assessment | 3 |
| ES 315 | Assessment for Learning | 3 |
| ES 336 | Elementary Literacy and Assessment | 3 |
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| 30 |
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| ES 302 | Teaching and Learning Practices | 1 |
| ES 306 | Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction in Grades K-9 | 3 |
| ES 308 | Science Curriculum and Instruction in Grades K-9 | 3 |
| ES 309 | Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction in Grades K-9 | 3 |
| ES 457 | Middle Grades Literacy and Assessment | 3 |
| SEIP 400 | Inclusive Practices for Elementary-Middle Educators | 3 |
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| ES 441 | Student Teaching in K-12 Education | 10 |
| or ES 440 | Internship Teaching in K-12 Education |
| ES 497 | Field Experience Seminar | 2 |
| 30 |
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HIGH IMPACT PRACTICES (HIPs)
NOTE: Study abroad should occur prior to admission to program or during a summer.
Core General Education Requirements (CGER)
Core General Education Requirements (CGER)
The Core General Education Requirements (CGER) includes a minimum of 10 courses across 6 categories. Students must complete a minimum of 36 credits in courses approved for the CGER Core.
- Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (MQR) - 4 credits, one course minimum
- Includes the University Mathematics Requirement¹
- Communication & Literacy (CL) - 8 credits, two courses minimum
- Includes the University Writing Requirement (CL-W)²
- Natural Sciences & Wellness (NSW/NSWL) - 6 credits, one course minimum (NSW-Lab required)
- Social & Behavioral Sciences (SBS) - 6 credits, two courses minimum
- Humanities & Arts (HA) - 6 credits, two courses minimum
- Civics & Perspectives (CP) - 6 credits, two courses minimum
Completion via Placement Test
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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).
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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.
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Students must still complete 36 credits across 10 courses, with any remaining credits or courses eligible to be taken from any CGER category.