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Teaching elementary school is more than a choice\u2013it is a calling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The elementary education major is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that focuses on the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to teach children, grades 4K-9, in the state of Wisconsin. Successful candidates in the program earn a bachelor’s degree and Wisconsin teaching license in K-9 Elementary and Middle, which allows them to teach 4-year-old kindergarten through ninth grade. Our graduates are well prepared to engage students in inquiry, facilitate learning, develop curriculum and use student data to inform instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to a major in elementary education, students are encouraged to minor in early childhood special education (birth-3rd grade Early Childhood Special Education license), minor in health education (K-12 Health license), minor in teaching English as a second language (ESL K-12 teaching license), minor or double major in special education<\/a> (K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education license), double major in early childhood education<\/a> (birth-3rd grade license) or pursue any one of a number of minors or certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why study Elementary 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’s 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>

Megan Bruneau-Ries<\/h4>

Megan Bruneau-Ries<\/span> was hired before graduation at McDill Elementary School in <\/span><\/span><\/span>Stevens Point as a 2nd 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>

\nLiteracy Lab <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nHarju Center for Opportunities in Education <\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/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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