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Welcome!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have been preparing outstanding teachers since 1894. As part of the College of Professional Studies<\/a>, we live the values of being proactive, resourceful, connected and caring.

Whether you are beginning your journey to fulfill a life-long dream of becoming a teacher, seeking a master’s degree or additional certification, or enriching your skills as a teacher, the UWSP School of Education is here to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please browse through our website. Meet our faculty<\/a> and check out the array of course offerings and workshops for undergraduate and graduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an undergraduate student, you can rely on the knowledgeable and caring folks in our Academic and Career Advising Center<\/a> to facilitate your journey through your professional teacher education program. As a graduate student, the Office of Graduate and Innovative Programs<\/a> will be your first stop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our SOE student organizations<\/a>, several of which have won multiple national awards, offer many leadership and service opportunities and enable you to meet others like you who share the dream of becoming or growing as a professional educator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We invite you to become part of our proud legacy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mission Statement<\/div>
The School of Education develops highly qualified professional educators and leaders who honor the uniqueness of all learners and actively demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions to positively impact our diverse world for a sustainable future.<\/div>
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About Us<\/h3>
In 1894, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point began as the Stevens Point Normal School, whose primary purpose was to prepare future teachers. Today, the School of Education is the hub of teacher preparation programs at UWSP and we remain at the forefront of innovation in our field. Our undergraduate program is the home of elementary education – not only the largest, but also one of the most selective majors on campus. We also prepare future teachers who are majoring in special education, early childhood education, physical education or earning certification in K-12 and secondary education.<\/div>
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