German: Teacher Certification

PREPARE FOR A REWARDING TEACHING CAREER WITH A UW-STEVENS POINT DEGREE

As a student at UW-Stevens Point you have the opportunity to become a German speaker with a marketable set of skills in education and business, and well-versed in the culture and literature of German speaking peoples.

For students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Teaching of German, a study abroad trip is a requirement. In cooperation with the Office of International Programs, we offer semester long language immersion programs in Marburg, Germany. Internships are also available through the department.

We offer a variety of options for those wishing to major in German. Teaching certification majors have close to a 100 percent job placement!

Department of World Languages and Literatures

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Why study German at UW-Stevens Point?

When you pursue a German degree, you become an educated citizen with skills valuable in business, finance, communications, social services, education, science, technology and government.

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Marburg, Germany Semester Abroad

In cooperation with the Office of International Programs, we offer semester long language immersion program in Marburg, Germany. Marburg is known as an exciting location full of history, well-known for being the site of the oldest protestant university. Our returning students have consistently related positive impressions of their experiences in Germany.

LEARN ABOUT MARBURG

Scholarships and Awards

The Department of World Languages and Literatures recognizes outstanding students at the annual Humanities and Global Studies Spring Awards Ceremony. In 2026, a total of $42,200 was awarded thanks to our generous donors and endowed scholarships.

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Post-graduate Opportunities

Knowledge of a foreign language and language pedagogy can be a vital factor in career success. We are committed to placing our students on a firm career path through study abroad programs, fellowships, internships and other career-enhancing possibilities. Students with high proficiencies in languages, experience studying abroad and expertise in a second field have promising employment opportunities. Some recent graduates have worked for European companies with North American branches, with airlines, and as bilingual customer service representatives and international account auditors.

INTERNSHIPS IN GERMANY GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY TEACH ABROAD WITH CIEE

WHAT TO EXPECT

If you plan to teach German or Spanish grades K-12, you must apply to the School of Education (SOE) at UW-Stevens Point and be accepted into the program. Prior to applying, you must meet requirements set by SOE which can be found on their website: SOE Professional Education Program Application Requirements.

Once accepted into the program, there are no other applications requirements required by the Department of World Languages and Literatures.

APPLICATION DEADLINES: Applications for the Professional Education Program are processed two times a year – February 22 and September 22. Applications are due the Friday prior to the deadline if the deadline falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

“It helps shape your world view. Living abroad you learn to appreciate others at a new level and develop more acceptance and understanding for others.”

Ellie Mancheski ’12German Teaching Major

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

The UW-Stevens Point German Club is active and holds a weekly Stammtisch in which you can hone your language skills in an informal setting. More opportunities can be found on the Stevens Point Involvement Network (SPIN).

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Spanish: Teacher Certification

EXPLORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A SPANISH EDUCATOR WITH A UW-STEVENS POINT DEGREE

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world as well as in the United States. Nearly 14% of the United States has Spanish as their first spoken language and this population is expected to continue to grow. Spanish teachers are in extremely high demand at this time in Wisconsin as well as in other states. We have 100% placement of our Spanish Education majors immediately following certification. Many Spanish-speakers are migrating to the United States and the need for Spanish-speaking teachers and professionals to work with these populations is in high demand.

For students pursuing teacher certification, a study abroad trip is a requirement. In cooperation with the Office of International Programs, we offer semester long language immersion programs in Oaxaca, Mexico and Valladolid, Spain.

Department of World Languages and Literatures

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Why study Spanish Teacher Certification at UW-Stevens Point?

When you pursue a Spanish Teaching degree, you become an educated citizen with skills valuable in business, finance, communications, social services, education, science, technology and government.

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Scholarships and Awards

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Spain Semester Abroad

In cooperation with the Office of International Programs, we offer semester long language immersion program in Valladolid, Spain. Valladolid is located in north-central Spain. It is the capitol of the eponymous region. Internships are available in business/finance, engineering, tourism, information technology, media/communications, international relations, the nonprofit sector, Spanish studies and economics.

HOW TO APPLY

Post-graduate Opportunities

INTERNSHIPS ABROAD TEACH ABROAD WITH CIEE

WHAT TO EXPECT

If you plan to teach German or Spanish grades K-12, you must apply to the School of Education (SOE) at UW-Stevens Point and be accepted into the program.

Prior to applying, you must meet requirements set by SOE which can be found on their website: SOE Professional Education Program Application Requirements.

Once accepted into the program, there are no other applications requirements required by the Department of World Languages and Literatures.

Spanish Teaching Study Abroad Requirement Culture, diversity, and success places students in internships in Mexico and Spain and internships are available in business/finance, engineering, tourism, information technology, media/communications, international relations, the nonprofit sector, Spanish studies and economics.

“I really like to help people. I’ve always felt called to serve others and that is really what teaching is.”

Kylie Newton ’25Spanish Education

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

A number of student organizations exist for UW-Stevens Point students to develop their world language skills, including Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority and Spanish Club.

More opportunities can be found on the Stevens Point Involvement Network (SPIN).

Double Major with a Language

Many students choose to double major to be more marketable to future employers. The total number of hours required for graduation will be the same as for a single major (120 hours minimum) because a double major normally will not prolong studies beyond the customary four years. Essentially, you can double major in any degree in addition to the World Language. Some of the most common combinations are World Language plus International Studies, World Language plus Biology, World Language plus Music, and World Language plus Business. Consult with your adviser for more details.

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Natural Science Education

GET READY TO INSPIRE WITH YOUR TEACHING DEGREE FROM UW-STEVENS POINT

The UW-Stevens Point Natural Science Education program is one of the first within the Universities of Wisconsin to address the new science, grades 4-12, state requirements. Of critical importance, this program addresses the need for broadly trained and highly qualified science teachers in school districts across the state.

Students in the natural science major take course work from a core set of science courses, select a minor in chemistry, biology, physics, or earth and space sciences, and a certificate in an additional area of chemistry, biology, physics, earth and space sciences, or environmental sciences. This diverse array of science coursework provides ample knowledge to teach any science discipline, grades 4-12, and provides an opportunity to focus on an area of emphasis.

Praised for its program outcomes, graduation and retention rates, advising services, student organization opportunities and vast program options, UW-Stevens Point was ranked second in the U.S. on Study.com’s Best Colleges for Education Majors list.

Department of Biology

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Why study Natural Science Education at UW-Stevens Point?

Our program provides students with frequent opportunities for hands-on learning in grade 4-12 classrooms and schools. This includes practicum experiences working with school-aged children early and often throughout the program. UW-Stevens Point graduates with Secondary Science Teaching Certification typically have some of the highest full-time job placement rates within their first year after graduation across the UW System. For example, more than 90 percent of our recent science education graduates have been hired within one year of graduation.

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Our Hands-on Experiences

UW-Stevens Point offers its students dedicated labs for molecular genetics, cell biology, human and animal physiology, plant taxonomy, human anatomy, higher vertebrates and lower vertebrates. We are able to study in 40,000 acres of private, county and state land within 20 miles of campus, providing a great diversity of habitats for scientific investigations, and we have the only student-run vivarium in the state. Plus, the department operates the Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility.

SPECIALIZED FACILITIES

Scholarships and Awards

The Department of Biology recognizes outstanding students at the annual Spring Awards Ceremony. In 2026, a total of $55,000 was awarded thanks to our generous donors and endowed scholarships.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Students are immersed in a curriculum that emphasizes an inquiry-based approach and best practices in science education as well as a broad exposure to all scientific disciplines with a deep understanding of its intricacies. Students have opportunities to collaborate with faculty through independent, authentic scientific research, think critically about scientific conventions and how scientific disciplines are intertwined, and utilize state-of-the-art equipment throughout their course work.

At UWSP, we foster inclusivity in STEM fields by building and supporting communities of STEM learners. Educational coursework emphasizes the development of praxis through reflection and commitment to thinking and acting ethically concerning social and educational equity and justice. The program emphasizes the transformative power of education as a call to action to challenge injustice and empower all learners.

Students are able to directly put into practice skills and knowledge learned throughout their coursework during their student teaching, the culminating experience in a pre-service teacher’s academic program of study. This provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to practice and refine their knowledge and skills under the supervision and guidance of cooperating teachers and UWSP science faculty who have dedicated their careers to science education and mentorship.

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

Our students are academically engaged, highly motivated and actively involved at the local, state, national and international levels. Student organizations are vital to your pre-professional experiences. As such, the School of Education sponsors the following organizations: Aspiring Educators, Association for the Education of Young Children, Kappa Delta Pi and Student Council for Exceptional Children. In addition, science departments in the College of Letters and Science offer similar opportunities to get involved with fellow students, professors and the community through the Botany Club, Herpetology Society, National Biological Honor Society, Chemistry Club, Society of Physics Students and Geo Club. Explore More!

You may be lucky enough to work with one of the Neale Fellows, select teachers whose projects make a difference at their schools and who work jointly with faculty teaching your classes.

MEET YOUR FACULTY

Faculty and staff from the School of Education, Department of Biology, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Physics, and Geospatial Sciences are caring, involved and committed to student success. They are dynamically responsive to the changes happening in education and scientific disciplines and offer outstanding support to our students’ professional preparation.

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Mathematics: Education Option

PREPARE TO LEAD WITH A SECONDARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS

The UW-Stevens Point mathematics education major is an undergraduate program that focuses on the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to teach mathematics to students, grades 4-12. Successful candidates in the program earn a bachelor’s degree and a Wisconsin teaching license in mathematics education.

Department of Mathematical Sciences

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Why study Mathematics Education at UW-Stevens Point?

UW-Stevens Point graduates in the School of Education typically have some of the highest career outcome rates in full-time teaching jobs within their first year after graduation across the UW System. Mathematics education graduates are well prepared to teach children in diverse classroom settings. This option is structured to ensure students satisfy the licensing requirements for secondary teacher certification by completing dedicated geometry and statistics courses containing integrated educational methods.

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Scholarships and Awards

High-achieving students are eligible for many significant awards and scholarships thanks to generous support from our alumni, friends, and corporate partners. We have scholarship opportunities for fall and spring semester, with selections determined by the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

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Kameron Anderson ’23

Hired Before Graduation

Mathematics Education

Kameron Anderson ’23 was hired before graduation at P.J. Jacobs Junior High School in Stevens Point as a math teacher.

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Ranked #2 in the U.S.

For the second year in a row, the education program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been ranked second in the nation according to Study.com.

STUDY.COM RANKING

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Mathematics Education major will complete dedicated geometry and statistics courses containing integrated educational methods. Additional mathematics courses from the areas of analysis, abstract algebra, and discrete mathematics provide a comprehensive content preparation. Additional educational training in mathematics teaching technology, mathematics educational methods, and the history of mathematics ensure subject competency. A secondary/middle school student teaching experience completes the requirements for this major.

Gain Experience Outside the Classroom

Our program provides students with frequent opportunities for hands-on learning in PK-12 classrooms and schools. This includes practicum experiences working with school-aged children early and often throughout the program.

Student teaching is the culminating experience in the teacher candidate’s academic program of study at UW-Stevens Point. It provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to practice and refine their knowledge and skills under the supervision and guidance of cooperating teachers and our own faculty who have dedicated their careers to education and a lifetime of student learning.

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

Through volunteer opportunities and varied professional development opportunities, students will be active learners closely involved in real-world situations designed to ensure your professional success.

Our students are academically engaged, highly motivated and actively involved at the local, state, national and international levels. Student organizations are vital to pre-professional experiences. As such, the School of Education sponsors the following organizations: Aspiring Educators, Association for the Education of Young Children, Kappa Delta Pi, Student Council for Exceptional Children, and Math Club, which is sponsored by the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

MEET YOUR FACULTY

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has about 20 faculty members. They have interests in topology, geometry, actuarial mathematics, probability and statistics, and operations research. The department includes three Mathematics Education professors who manage the teacher education programs and perform scholarship in the mathematics education field.

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DPI ACCREDITATION

UW-Stevens Point’s teacher education programs are accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

History and Social Studies Education

GET READY TO INSPIRE WITH YOUR TEACHING DEGREE FROM UW-STEVENS POINT

History and social studies education, offered through the Department of History and International Studies at UW-Stevens Point, is an undergraduate program that focuses on the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to teach social studies in middle and high school. Successful candidates in the program earn a bachelor’s degree and Wisconsin teaching license in social studies grades 4-12.

In addition to specific general education coursework, students complete a variety of courses that provide opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful certified social studies teachers. Students complete a rigorous social science and history curriculum. Additionally, students complete coursework designed to give them hands-on, practical experience in the application of social science concepts. Practicum experiences allow students to observe and teach actual students from the community to prepare for an eventual career in history and social studies education.

For marketability purposes, students interested in teaching any area of social studies are required to complete a major in history and social studies education.

Department of History and International Studies

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Why study History and Social Studies Education at UW-Stevens Point?

Praised for its program outcomes, graduation and retention rates, advising services, student organization opportunities and vast program options, UW-Stevens Point was ranked second in the U.S. on Study.com’s Best Colleges for Education Majors list. More than 80 percent of our recent social studies education graduates have been hired within one year of graduation.

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Field Experiences

The responsibility of the Office of Field Experiences is to provide quality field experiences for students enrolled in the teacher education program at UW-Stevens Point. These experiences, such as student teaching, involve our students and instructors in practical activities with cooperating teachers and administrators in actual schools and educational agencies.

OFFICE OF FIELD EXPERIENCES

Scholarships and Awards

The Department of History and International Studies recognizes outstanding students at the annual Humanities and Global Studies Spring Awards Ceremony. In 2026, a total of $42,200 was awarded thanks to our generous donors and endowed scholarships.

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Meet our Teaching Alum!

Hired Before Graduation

History and Social Studies Education

From student teachers to teaching professionals. Our teacher candidates are able to refine their knowledge and skills under the guidance of our faculty who have dedicated their careers to education!

HIRED BEFORE GRADUATION

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our program provides students with frequent opportunities for hands-on learning in middle school and high school classrooms. This includes practicum experiences working with school-aged children early and often throughout the program.

Student teaching is the culminating experience in the teacher candidate’s academic program of study at UW-Stevens Point. It provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to practice and refine their knowledge and skills under the supervision and guidance of cooperating teachers and our own faculty who have dedicated their careers to education and a lifetime of student learning.

UW-Stevens Point graduates in the School of Education typically have some of the highest placement rates of full-time teaching jobs within their first year after graduation across the UW System. See where our graduates are working on our alumni map.

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

Through volunteer opportunities and varied professional development opportunities, you’ll be an active learner closely involved in real-world situations designed to ensure your professional success.

Our students are academically engaged, highly motivated and actively involved at the local, state, national and international levels. Student organizations are vital to your pre-professional experiences. As such, the School of Education sponsors the following organizations: Aspiring Educators, Association for the Education of Young Children, Kappa Delta Pi, and Student Council for Exceptional Children. In addition, many social science education students also participate in the History Club.

You may be lucky enough to work with one of the Neale Fellows, select teachers whose projects make a difference at their schools and who work jointly with faculty teaching your classes.

More student group opportunities can be found on the Stevens Point Involvement Network (SPIN).

MEET YOUR FACULTY

Faculty and staff from the School of Education and Department of History are caring, involved and committed to student success. They are dynamically responsive to the changes happening in education and offer outstanding support to our students’ professional preparation.

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Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability

Master’s in Education

Enhance your career as an educator

Are you looking to advance your career? Would you like to invest in your professional development? The master’s in education degree at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is perfect for anyone who is looking to expand and strengthen their teaching and curriculum skills. The UWSP Master of Science in Education (MSE) program is designed to provide students with a flexible and comprehensive educational experience in the field of education. This program is suitable for both current educators looking to further their expertise and individuals interested in pursuing a career in education.

Career Opportunities

classroom teacher
educational setting with students
educational setting with other teachers
working with people with disabilities in a nonprofit or for-profit organization

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Elementary Education Accelerated Teacher Licensure

Make your move into the classroom

Are you considering changing career paths and wanting to move into elementary education? Are you currently teaching elementary education with an emergency license? This accelerated program is designed to help our students earn an initial teaching licensure/certification in elementary education and allows graduates to teach grades 4K-grade 9. At UW-Stevens Point we offer online, interactive classes that will help you achieve your professional goals in a timely manner.

Program Benefits

Flexible curriculum with courses offered 100% online.
Paid student teaching is an option to those already employed in a setting that meets student teaching requirements prior to the start of the student teaching semester. If you have specific questions about student teaching placements please contact the Office of Field Experiences.
Program can be combined with the Master’s in Education program to help you earn your degree.
Courses are taught by experienced and passionate faculty.
Free workshops and online training to help students pass the Foundations of Reading Test to meet licensure/certification requirements.
Curriculum includes required pre-clinical experience to ensure hands-on learning.
Allows for integration of course requirements with current education job responsibilities.

Why choose the Elementary Education Accelerated Teacher Certification program at UW-Stevens Point?

This Accelerated Licensure/Certification in Elementary Education is an online program with the exception of an in-person clinical experience. The final semester of student teaching requires a full-time, semester-long placement in an elementary school, following the calendar of the school district.

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Elementary Education Accelerated Teacher Certification

By the Numbers

Credits

Years

465

Per Credit + Fees

Courses and Requirements

Prerequisites

In undergrad, students should have:

3 credits of English/Language Arts (and/or appropriate test out)
3 credits of Math (or 95-Test Out)
6 credits of Science
6 Credits of Social Studies

If these prerequisites are not met, students will have to take additional courses within the program to complete these prerequisites.

Requirements

Course	Credits	Term
EDUC 723 – The Psychology of the Classroom	2	Summer I
EDUC 755 – Foundations of Special Education	3	Summer I
EDUC 718 – Core Components of Teaching Reading	3	Fall I
ECED 701 – Kindergarten Teaching Methods	3	Fall I
EDUC 770 – Methods in Elementary and Middle Level Arts	2	Winterim I
EDUC 733 – Methods in Elementary andMiddle Level Science and Environmental Education	3	Spring I
EDUC 734 – Methods in Elementary and Middle Level Social Studies	2	Spring I
EDUC 788 – Methods in Middle Level Theory and Practice	2	Spring I
Take PRAXIS if required Take FORT Test
EDUC 724 – Diversity and Development	2	Summer II
EDUC 777 – Methods in Elementary and Middle Level Language Arts and Literature	3	Summer II
PHED 701 – Methods in Elementary and Middle Level Health and Physical Education	2	Summer II
EDUC 766 – Methods in Elementary and Middle Level Math	4	Fall II
EDUC 776 – Assessment and Professional Issues in Teaching	2	Fall II
EDUC 773 – Technology Foundations in Teaching	2	Winterim II
EDUC 798 – Student Teaching Must apply to student teach the semester prior to student teaching. Appropriate content tests, and Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT) must be passed for full WI licensure. Paid student teaching is an option to those already employed in a setting that meets student teaching requirements prior to the start of the student teaching semester. If you have specific questions about student teaching placements please contact the Office of Field Experiences.	6	Spring II
EDUC 700 – Student Teaching Seminar	1	Spring II
Total	42 credits

A total of 50 hours of practicum and 3 cooperating teacher evaluations need to be completed prior to student teaching.

Additional Information

To earn a licensure/certification, students must pass the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT). At UW-Stevens Point, our program includes preparation for the FoRT through two literacy courses and an on-site preparation workshop.

Students must also obtain a 3.00 or higher in all coursework throughout the program. If they fall below 3.00 then they must take the Praxis Subject Area Assessment in their content area to earn their licensure/certification.

How much will it cost?

Tuition rates for School of Education master’s degree-level courses are $465/credit. Tuition rates are estimated and subject to change.

Tuition and Costs

We recognize that cost is essential when determining which program is best for you. Tuition, segregated fees, and a distance education fee combine to determine the program’s total cost, and each item is priced on a per-credit basis. There is an additional $25 administrative fee per semester of enrollment. For questions about tuition or more information, please reach out to Student Financial Services.

Students enrolled in an add-on licensure program are considered non-degree seeking and will not be eligible for financial aid. If students combine their add-on licensure with the master’s in education degree, they are degree-seeking and are eligible for financial aid.

Tuition Segregated Fees Distance Education Fee Administrative Fee

Add a Master’s in Education

Are you interested in earning your Master’s in Education? Why not use the credits from this add-on licensure/certification to count towards your degree? The M.S. in Education degree requires 30 graduate credits, and these courses can be used to count towards your degree. Learn more about our master’s degree and how you can earn both a degree and an add-on licensure/certification at the same time.

Master’s Degree

Add-On Teacher Certifications

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Adapted Physical Education

Bilingual-Bicultural Education

Cross-Categorical Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education

Elementary and Middle School K-9

English as a Second Language

Family and Consumer Sciences

Gifted and Talented Education

Health Education

Reading Specialist

Reading Teacher

Meet your Faculty and Staff

Our instructors consistently achieve exemplary ratings and strive to utilize innovative instructional strategies in an online environment. We are available to assist our students and care deeply about their needs.

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DPI Accreditation

UW-Stevens Point’s teacher education programs are accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Professional Certification/Licensure Disclosure (NC-SARA)

The United States Department of Education requires institutions that provide distance education to disclose information for programs leading to professional certification or licensure about whether each program meets state educational requirements for initial licensure or certification. Following is this disclosure information for this program:

The requirements of this program meet Certification/Licensure in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
The requirements of this program do not meet Certification/Licensure in the following states: American Samoa, Delaware, District of Columbia, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Note: If you live in a state or territory that does not meet certification/licensure requirements, contact the School of Education and we will investigate further.

School of Education

Graduate Programs

Adapted Physical Education Add-on

Bilingual-Bicultural Education Add-On

Cross-Categorical Special Education Add-On

Early Childhood Special Education Add-On

Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability

Ed.D. in Language and Literacy

Elementary and Middle School K-9 Add-On

Elementary Education Accelerated Teacher Licensure

English as a Second Language – Teaching Add-On

Equity and Inclusion in Education

Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences Accelerated Teacher Licensure

Family and Consumer Sciences Add-on

Gifted and Talented Education Add-on

Health Education Add-On

Health Science Education

Master's in Education

Reading Specialist Add-on

Reading Teacher Add-on

Special Education Accelerated Teacher Licensure

Speech-Language Pathology

Trauma and Resilience

School of Education
Graduate Programs
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Room 469, College of Professional Studies
1901 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-2048
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Special Education Accelerated Teacher Licensure

we’re here so you can be there for them

Are you looking to make a career change and move into the world of special education? Are you currently teaching special education with an emergency license? This accelerated program is designed to help our students earn an initial teaching licensure/certification for Cross Categorical Special Education 4K-12th grade so you can thrive in dynamic educational settings while assisting students with special needs.

Program Benefits

Flexible curriculum with courses offered 100% online.
Paid student teaching is an option to those already employed in a setting that meets student teaching requirements prior to the start of the student teaching semester. If you have specific questions about student teaching placements please contact the Office of Field Experiences.
Program can be combined with the Master’s in Education program to help you earn your degree.
Courses are taught by experienced and passionate faculty.
Free workshops and online training to help students pass the Foundations of Reading Test to meet licensure/certification requirements.
Curriculum includes required pre-clinical experience to ensure hands-on learning.
Allows for integration of course requirements with current education job responsibilities.

Why choose the Special Education Accelerated Teacher Certification program at UW-Stevens Point?

At UW-Stevens Point we provide online, interactive classes that create opportunities for you to examine and enrich your personal and professional goals. With engaged and passionate faculty, we strive to help every student succeed so they can earn their licensure/certification and begin/continue their work in special education.

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Special Education Accelerated Teacher Certification

By the Numbers

Credits

Years

465

Per Credit + Fees

Courses and Requirements

This program is ideal for those who have a non-teaching bachelor’s degree and are either teaching special education with a license with stipulations (emergency license) or want a career change to impact students. Anyone who is looking to earn a teaching license in special education is welcome to apply to this program. Please note that students must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 to apply. Probationary admission will be considered for a lower GPA.

Requirements

Course	Credits	Term
EDUC 723 – The Psychology of the Classroom	2	Summer I
EDUC 755 – Foundations of Special Education	3	Summer I
EDUC 713 – Essential Skills for Special Educators	3	Fall I
EDUC 769 – Curriculum and Instruction II	3	Fall I
EDUC 737 – Collaboration for Successful Transition	3	Winterim I
EDUC 764 – Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Disabilities I	3	Spring I
EDUC 756 – Special Education Assessment	3	Spring I
Take PRAXIS if required
EDUC 724 – Diversity and Development	2	Summer II
EDUC 704 – Strategies for Discipline and Classroom Management	3	Summer II
EDUC 718 – Core Components of Teaching Reading	3	Fall II
EDUC 715 – Application and Analysis of Reading Instruction	3	Fall II
Take FORT Test
EDUC 773 – Technology Foundations in Teaching	2	Winterim II
EDUC 798 – Student Teaching Must apply to student teach the semester prior to student teaching. Appropriate content tests, and Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT) must be passed for full WI licensure. Paid student teaching is an option to those already employed in a setting that meets student teaching requirements prior to the start of the student teaching semester. If you have specific questions about student teaching placements please contact the Office of Field Experiences.	6	Spring II
EDUC 700 – Student Teaching Seminar	1	Spring II
Total	40 credits

Additional Information

How much will it cost?

Tuition rates for School of Education master’s degree-level courses are $465/credit. Tuition rates are estimated and subject to change.

Tuition and Costs

Tuition Segregated Fees Distance Education Fee Administrative Fee

Add a Master’s in Education

Master’s Degree

Add-On Teacher Certifications

Flexible, Personalized, 100% Online

View All

Adapted Physical Education

Bilingual-Bicultural Education

Cross-Categorical Special Education

Early Childhood Special Education

Elementary and Middle School K-9

English as a Second Language

Family and Consumer Sciences

Gifted and Talented Education

Health Education

Reading Specialist

Reading Teacher

Meet your Faculty and Staff

View all our faculty/staff

DPI Accreditation

UW-Stevens Point’s teacher education programs are accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Professional Certification/Licensure Disclosure (NC-SARA)

The requirements of this program meet Certification/Licensure in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
The requirements of this program do not meet Certification/Licensure in the following states: American Samoa, Delaware, District of Columbia, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Note: If you live in a state or territory that does not meet certification/licensure requirements, contact the School of Education and we will investigate further.

School of Education

Graduate Programs

Adapted Physical Education Add-on

Bilingual-Bicultural Education Add-On

Cross-Categorical Special Education Add-On

Early Childhood Special Education Add-On

Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability

Ed.D. in Language and Literacy

Elementary and Middle School K-9 Add-On

Elementary Education Accelerated Teacher Licensure

English as a Second Language – Teaching Add-On

Equity and Inclusion in Education

Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences Accelerated Teacher Licensure

Family and Consumer Sciences Add-on

Gifted and Talented Education Add-on

Health Education Add-On

Health Science Education

Master's in Education

Reading Specialist Add-on

Reading Teacher Add-on

Special Education Accelerated Teacher Licensure

Speech-Language Pathology

Trauma and Resilience

School of Education
Graduate Programs
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Room 469, College of Professional Studies
1901 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-2048
soegrad@uwsp.edu

Health Education Add-On

Earn your 910 Add-on License

Are you a licensed teacher interested in adding the Wisconsin 910 Add-on Certification in Health Education to your resume? At UWSP, we have approval by the Department of Public Instruction to offer a Health Education Add-on Certification for K-12th grade.

Program Benefits

courses are 100% online
courses offered during the summer
students can step into the program anytime
courses are not sequential
courses can be completed in two summers

Why choose the Health Education Add-on program at UW-Stevens Point?

Students for this program must already have a teacher license/certification in another teaching area as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

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By the Numbers

Credits

Summer Semesters

465

Per Credit + Fees

Courses and Requirements

This program consists of four core classes, with two classes offered each summer semester. Upon completing the course work, the final certification stage is passing the Praxis II content exam. Visit the DPI website for licensing information and the Praxis II website for exam information.

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Requirements

HLED 700 – Current Health Issues and Trends in Health Education
(3 credits, 100% online, offered even year summers)
This course will provide students who do not have an undergraduate degree in health education with the necessary background in health content areas (nutrition, physical activity, personal health, safety and injury prevention, stress, violence/abuse, substance use and abuse, disease prevention, environmental health, aging, death and dying, consumer and community health, and mental and emotional health).

HLED 701 – Curriculum and Resources in Teaching Comprehensive School Health Education
(3 credits, 100% online, offered even year summers)
This course will provide graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop effective curriculum and learning strategies for health education. Students will become comfortable applying the Wisconsin Standards of Health Education with psychosocial skills to assist students in developing life skills. The course will provide a “hands-on” atmosphere where knowledge is used, and skills are practiced.

HLED 703 – Teaching Methods in Health Education
(3 credits, 100% online, offered odd year summers)
This course is designed to have students engage in an analysis of effective approaches to teaching health education to children, primarily utilizing prevention theory. Students will engage in the application of teaching methods, strategies, techniques, and assessments in health education, constructing a series of “hands-on” learning opportunities.

HLED 705 – Sexuality Education: Content and Programming for K-12 Schools
(3 credits, 100% online, offered odd year summers)
This course will provide students with a review of current health and human sexuality information. Emphasis is given to biological, psychosocial, and educational aspects of human sexuality, with special emphasis on instructional activities related to interpersonal communication, decision-making, and clarification of values. Students will review Wisconsin law and curriculum expectations, working through abstinence-based and abstinence-only curricular approaches, while gaining a healthy appreciation of the controversial issues surrounding the teaching of this content in K-12 schools.

Note: Students must complete all four courses to attain certification. Independent Study will not be granted in any of these four courses.

How much will it cost?

Tuition rates for School of Education master’s degree-level courses are $465/credit. Tuition rates are estimated and subject to change.

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DPI Accreditation

UW-Stevens Point’s teacher education programs are accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Professional Certification/Licensure Disclosure (NC-SARA)

The requirements of this program meet Certification/Licensure in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
The requirements of this program do not meet Certification/Licensure in the following states: American Samoa, Delaware, District of Columbia, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Puerto Rico, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Note: If you live in a state or territory that does not meet certification/licensure requirements, contact the School of Education and we will investigate further.

School of Education

Graduate Programs

Adapted Physical Education Add-on

Bilingual-Bicultural Education Add-On

Cross-Categorical Special Education Add-On

Early Childhood Special Education Add-On

Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability

Ed.D. in Language and Literacy

Elementary and Middle School K-9 Add-On

Elementary Education Accelerated Teacher Licensure

English as a Second Language – Teaching Add-On

Equity and Inclusion in Education

Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences Accelerated Teacher Licensure

Family and Consumer Sciences Add-on

Gifted and Talented Education Add-on

Health Education Add-On

Health Science Education

Master's in Education

Reading Specialist Add-on

Reading Teacher Add-on

Special Education Accelerated Teacher Licensure

Speech-Language Pathology

Trauma and Resilience

School of Education
Graduate Programs
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Room 469, College of Professional Studies
1901 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-2048
soegrad@uwsp.edu

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