Introduction
We are pleased that you are interested in
the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point began in 1894 as the Stevens Point
Normal School, whose primary purpose was to prepare teachers. We have
continued to maintain education as a primary mission throughout the years.
The School of Education offers certifiable majors in Early Childhood and
Elementary Education and a major and minor in Exceptional Education.
Secondary and K-12 certification are also available in a variety of academic
areas. Students can choose between majors and minors in over thirty
different areas.
High School Preparation
To prepare for the School of Education
program, high school students should focus on courses in child development,
language arts, biology, chemistry/physics/astronomy, geography/geology,
mathematics, psychology, and U.S. government.
Employment Opportunity
The quality of the School of Education
program is reflected in our success with placing graduates in educational
positions. A variety of classroom experiences, educational organizations and
volunteer programs are available, further helping a student to qualify for
higher, permanent positions after graduating.
Why Study Education at
UW-Stevens Point?
The programs offered by the School of
Education are fully accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public
Instruction as well as the North Central Association of Secondary Schools
and Colleges. The faculty in the School of Education are dedicated to
providing you with the newest innovations in teaching methods and
technology. We strongly believe that teacher candidates should have frequent
experiences in classrooms, and we strive to provide this opportunity in all
phases of the teacher preparation program. Advisors are also available to
provide assistance to you throughout your studies. We hope you will take
advantage of all that the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of
Education program has to offer and that you enjoy your time with us.
Department Features
The School of Education has an excellent
faculty of eighteen professional educators. Each has earned a doctorate in a
specialty area and all are experienced teachers who bring together a wide
range of experiences at all grade levels. These dedicated professionals, all
with deep concern for their students, strive to design and revise programs
to meet the needs of the future educator.
Admission to Professional
Education
The School of Education has two deadlines
per year for admission to the Professional Education Program. Enrollment
caps are in effect for all majors and many minors. Students apply to the
program after completing 40 credits, at which time all requirements must be
met. It is recommended that students begin taking tests after 26 credits are
completed and at least 4-6 months prior to application.
Sample Program of Study
for the Early Childhood Education Major Requirements
Students completing this plan of study
will be certified to teach ages 0-8 (grades pre-kindergarten through third
grade) in both regular and special education. A 2.75 GPA in the major/minor
and overall is required to student teach.
NOTE:
- Courses are blocked together and must be taken in sequence.
- The ECSE minor is required - Educ 365, 366, 367, (these courses
offered every 3 semesters), and Educ 398.
- "P" indicates admission to the Professional Education Program is
required.
- "ECE" designates Early Childhood Education courses
- * designates the general degree course(s) meeting Department of
Public Instruction requirements
- # designates course does NOT meet History GDR requirement
- * Freshman English (3-6 credits)
English 101 (3 credits) and English 102 (3 credits)
OR English 150 (3 credits)
- * Writing Emphasis (6 credits)
P - Educ 310 (listed under major courses); ECE 368(listed
under major courses)
- * Communication
Communication 101 (2 credits)
- * Mathematics
Math 90 (3 credits, if needed); Math 100 (3 credits, if
needed); Math 338 (3 credits)
- * Natural Science - choose one from each, max of one
"100" course, at least two must be 5 credits, (13-15 credits)
- Phy Sci: Chem 100 (3 cr), 101 (5 cr); Physics 100 (3
cr), 101(5 cr); Astronomy 100 (3 cr), 205 (4 cr), 206 (4
cr), 311 (3 cr)
- Earth Sci: Geography 100 (3 cr), 101 (5 cr); Geology
100 (3 cr)
- Life Sci: Biology 100 (3 cr), 101 (5 cr)
- * Minority Studies/Non-Western
Minority Studies (3 credits); Non-Western Culture (3
credits)
- * History
History 212; History 120#, 130#(MNS), 211, 379# (MNS), 382#
(MNS), 385#, 388# (3 credits)
- * Humanities and Social Sciences (combined total of
18 credits)
- * Humanities (6-9 credits)
English 211, 212, 213, 214 (3 credits -select one)
Elective (3 credits, Area 1)
- * Social Sciences (9-12 credits)
Psych 110 (3 credits); Human Development 261 or 265
(3 credits);
Poli Sci 101 (3 credits); Human Development 367 (3
credits)
- * Environmental Literacy
P - Natural Resources 370 (3 credits)
- * Wellness
WLNS 123 (1 credit); P-Physical Education 231 (3 credits);
Wellness elective (1 credit)
- Major Courses
- Com Dis
266 (3 crs)
- ECE 262 (3
crs, fall only)
- P - ECE
366 (3 crs, spring only)
- P - ECE
368 (3 crs, fall only)
- P - ECE
460 (3 crs, spring only)
- P - Educ
200 (1 cr)
- Educ 205
(1 cr)
- P - Educ
300 (1 cr)
- P - Educ
302 (3 crs)
- P - Educ
309 (3 crs)
- P - Educ
310 (3 crs)
- P - Educ
324 (3 crs, spring only)
- P - Educ
325 (3 crs, spring only)
- P - Educ
351 (3 crs)
|
- P - Educ
381 (3 crs)
- P - Educ
398 (12 crs, student teaching)
- P - Educ
400 (1 cr w/student teaching)
- English
274 (3 crs, Fall only)
- Human
Devel 360 (3 crs)
- Human
Devel 466 (3 crs)
- P - Inst
Res 331 (3 crs)
- Math 228
(1 credit)
- Math Educ
228 (1 credit)
- Math Educ
338 (1 cr)
|
- Six additional credits from either group above, or
from the following:
- Field Trip in Geography/Geology - Geog/Geol 393 - 1-3
credits
- Directed Study - Geog/Geol 395 - 1-3 credits (for topics
appropriate to earth science)
- Introduction to Astronomy - Ast 311 - 3 credits
Note: No more than three
total field experience credits (Geology 393 or Geography 393) can be
used to satisfy the earth science minor requirements.
* For teacher certification in
Earth Science, you must include Astronomy 311 and at least two
field experience credits in Geography 393 and/or Geology 393 as part of
your program.
