Frequently Asked Questions
What teaching majors and minors are available at UWSP?
UWSP offers a breadth of teaching majors and minors. It is important to make sure the campus you attend offers the specific program in which you are interested.
What kind of opportunities exist for involvement?
The School of Education is home to five,
top-notch student organizations - Association for the Education of Young
Children, Kappa Delta Pi, Student Council for Exceptional Children,
Student Council for the Social Studies, and Student Wisconsin Education
Association. These organizations have won numerous state and national
awards and offer plenty of opportunities to get involved throughout your
college experience. In addition to the five organizations housed in the
School of Education, UWSP is home to over 150 other student
organizations. For a complete list, visit our
Student Employment and Involvement Office.
Can I start at a campus closer to home and then transfer to UWSP?
Yes. We are happy to work with any student interested in attending UWSP's School of Education. Due to the complexity of teacher certification, we recommend that you carefully read the Transfer/Re-entry portion of our website and contact an advisor in the School of Education every semester prior to transferring to ensure a seamless transfer experience.
Can I apply to the Professional Education Program before I transfer to UWSP?
Yes. Transfer and re-entry students meeting PEP Admission Requirements are strongly encouraged to apply to the Professional Education Program PRIOR to transferring.
What are the Application Deadlines to apply to the Professional Education Program?
Applications for the Professional Education Program are only processed twice a year. The deadline to apply for Fall admission is September 22nd. The deadline to apply for Spring admission is February 22nd. Applications are due the Friday BEFORE the deadline if the 22nd falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
What are the application requirements for UWSP's Professional Education Program?
- Students interested in applying to the Professional Education
Program must meet the following application requirements:
- 40 Credits completed - this includes Advanced Placement (AP), CLEP, retroactive credits, transfer credits, and credits by exam
- 2.75 Cumulative GPA - this is based on credits earned at UWSP and ALL other institutions attended.
- 2.50 GPA in Freshman English - the 2.50 grade point would include the following grade combinations (for English 101 and 102): 'A-' and 'D+' or above; 'B+' and 'C-' or above; 'B' and 'C' or above; Test out in English 101 +'C' in 102. Students receiving a grade of 'C' or above in English 150 meet this requirement. Documentation of test out or exemption must be provided. If you do not have a 2.50 in Freshman English, report to the Undergraduate Advising Office (469 CPS) to obtain a Professional Writing Competency Program Brochure for clearance options available (this program usually takes a semester to complete).
- Watson-Barker Listening Test Competency - this test is given for free at the beginning of each semester. A passing score of 50% or higher is required.
- Speech and Hearing Screening - this screening is given for free at the beginning of each semester. There is no required passing score; however, remediation may be recommended if a problem exists.
- Praxis I (PPST) - The Praxis I is a standardized test designed to evaluate reading, writing, and math skills. Passing scores are required on all three sections. Communicative Disorders majors are exempt from this test!
- Pre-Professional Interview - this interview is required for any student seeking admission to the Early Childhood, Elementary, Exceptional, or Physical Education programs. It is offered every month of the year, except July, in the School of Education.
- Technology Requirement - all students will be required to document knowledge of specific technology. Students who complete Education 205 with a grade of 'B-' or better meet this requirement. If Education 205 will not be completed by the application semester, a student may complete a UWSP School of Education Technology Workshop or provide documentation of the completion of a computer science course covering at least one of the following topics: Internet Research, PowerPoint, Word Processing & Spreadsheets.
- Major & Minor additional requirements- Each academic department, outside of the School of Education, has the ability to set additional application requirements. Students should contact the individual department of their major/minor to learn more about the additional requirements.
Do all students meeting Professional Education Program requirements get admitted?
The School of Education has implemented Enrollment Caps in all of the education programs. It is possible for students who meet minimum requirements to be denied admission due to these enrollment caps.