{"id":211,"date":"2022-03-16T08:55:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T13:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=program&p=19640"},"modified":"2026-05-27T15:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:33:08","slug":"early-childhood-education","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/early-childhood-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Childhood Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Help children create a strong educational foundation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students who choose to become early childhood educators (birth-3rd grade license) have a passion for working with young children and helping them develop and grow. Students in the early childhood education program at UW-Stevens Point learn key strategies not only to teach young children, but also to work collaboratively with their families in family-centered, culturally-responsive and developmentally-appropriate settings. Successful candidates in the program earn a bachelor’s degree and Wisconsin teaching licenses in Early Childhood grades Pre-kindergarten through third grade. Our graduates are well prepared to engage student in inquiry, facilitate learning, develop curriculum and use student data to inform instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to a major in early childhood education, students are encouraged to minor in early childhood special education<\/a> (birth-3rd grade Early Childhood Special Education license) or double major in elementary education<\/a> (K-9 Elementary and Middle license) or any one of a number of minors or certificates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why study Early Childhood Education at UW-Stevens Point? <\/h3>

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 \u202fStudy.com\u2019s Best Colleges for Education Majors list. The Elementary Methods Block (EMB) is a significant practicum experience one semester prior to student teaching in which early childhood education majors spend six to eight weeks immersed in area schools.<\/p><\/div>

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Field Experiences<\/h3>

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.<\/p><\/div>

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Hired Before Graduation<\/h3>

Emma Paulsen<\/h4>

Emma Paulsen <\/span> was hired before graduation in the Unity School District<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>as a 1st grade teacher.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Community and Centers<\/h3>

Through many School of Education centers and programs, our students may observe the development process in young children and then apply principles discussed in teaching method classes to real life situations.<\/p><\/div>

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Alumni Map<\/h3>

Where are they now?<\/h4>

UW-Stevens Point School of Education alumni live and work all over the world\u2014so if you’re looking for networking opportunities close to a new home or contact info for fellow Pointer in another city, you’re in luck. Looking for a fellow UWSP teacher near you? Start with our map.<\/p><\/div>

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In the News and Social Media<\/h3>

Catch up on the latest news from the School of Ed programs and get an insight from our students in their blogs.<\/p><\/div>

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