{"id":719,"date":"2026-01-05T18:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T18:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/school-of-education\/?page_id=719"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:13:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:13:16","slug":"masters-in-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/masters-in-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Master&#8217;s in Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-fww bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-Commencement-10.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-Commencement-10.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-Commencement-10.jpg\"\/><div class=\"overlay-text-backdrop\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 overlay-contentwidth\"><div class=\"hero-navbar-space hero-purple-bg overlay-pos-ll overlay-attach  overlay-text-container\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\"><div class=\"overlay-headlineone\">Enhance Your Career as an Educator<\/div><div class=\"overlay-text\">Master&#8217;s in Education<\/div><div class=\"overlay-linkbuttons\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"heroNavBar blockspacebottom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/graduate\/apply\/\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">How to Apply <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/admissions-aid\/campus-visits\/\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">Visit Campus <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.uwsp.edu\/register\/?id=5ab6172f-c766-45a7-bcc3-454b2c580f4f\" class=\"heroNavBarButton\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\">Request Information <span class=\"sublabel\"><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking to advance your career? Would you like to invest in your professional development? The master&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAREER OPPORTUNITIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>classroom teacher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>educational setting with students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>educational setting with other teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>working with people with disabilities in a nonprofit or for-profit organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-17-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Student teacher working at a small table with a student during a hands-on craft activity using glue and paper.\" class=\"wp-image-430 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-17-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-17-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-17-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-17-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-17.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div id=\"form_5ab6172f-c766-45a7-bcc3-454b2c580f4f\">Loading&#8230;<\/div><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/apply.uwsp.edu\/register\/?id=5ab6172f-c766-45a7-bcc3-454b2c580f4f&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_5ab6172f-c766-45a7-bcc3-454b2c580f4f\">\/**\/<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17713458301664753\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Why choose the Master&#8217;s in Education program at UW-Stevens Point? <\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>At UW-Stevens Point, we have experienced faculty teaching online, interactive classes that will provide opportunities for you to examine and enrich your personal and professional goals.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>courses are 100% online<\/li>\n<li>you can earn an additional teaching license\/certification while completing your master&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li>experienced and passionate faculty teaching our courses<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.uwsp.edu\/register\/?id=5ab6172f-c766-45a7-bcc3-454b2c580f4f\" target=\"_self\">Request Info <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/graduate\/apply\/\" target=\"_self\">Apply <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-masters-commencement-02.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard177134600199838\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Equity and Inclusion in Education<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">Graduate Certificate<\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">The Graduate Certificate in Equity and Inclusion in Education consists of 12-credits of coursework as well as a train-the-trainer capstone experience (EDSU 790\/EDSU 990). The course work explores systems, structures, policies, practices, and attitudes to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment, culminating with an action-oriented project. This certificate is designed for students in the educational sustainability doctoral program that want a concentration in education for equity and inclusion.<\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/EQ-ED-G-CT\" target=\"_blank\">Course Catalog <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-EdD-class-02.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17713460782495166\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">In the News and Social Media<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">School of Education<\/h4><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.uwsp.edu\/cps\/category\/academics\/education\/\" target=\"_self\">In the News <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uwspeducation\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uwspeducation\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/uwspeducation\" target=\"_blank\">X <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-faculty-01.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame blockspacetop blockspacebottom card-featured-image\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-Teachers-Rock-01.jpg);background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-featured-bg\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-Teachers-Rock-01.jpg);background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(81,38,152,0.7), rgba(81,38,152,0.7))\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(81,38,152,0.7), rgba(81,38,152,0.7))\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"card-intro introbg-gold card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Key Program Features<\/h2><div class=\"cb-intro-paragraph\">The UWSP Master of Science in Education program provides a flexible and accessible pathway for individuals to advance their careers in education, whether by earning an initial teaching license or expanding their expertise as experienced educators. It is a program designed to meet the needs of working professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of education.<\/div><div class=\"acc-intro-link\"><a href=\"#courses\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img16x9 cardshadow col-small-one col-medium-two col-large-three col-xlarge-three col-xxlarge-three\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-14.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-14.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Flexibility<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">The program offers a wide range of course options, allowing students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career goals within the field of education.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-27.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-27.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Teaching License<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Students have the option to pursue an initial or additional teaching license alongside their master&#8217;s degree. This provides opportunities for career advancement and increased job market competitiveness.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-trauma-resilience-02.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-trauma-resilience-02.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Credit Requirements<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">To earn the MSE degree, students must complete a minimum of 30 credits. The program is structured to accommodate part-time study while working, typically spanning over two years.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-edd-classroom-11.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-edd-classroom-11.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Online Format<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">The program is entirely online, offering the convenience and flexibility necessary for working teachers and educators to balance their professional commitments with their studies.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-Gesell-18.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-Gesell-18.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Culminating Assessment<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">The culminating assessment is the creation of a comprehensive portfolio. This portfolio is likely to showcase the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program, serving as evidence of the student&#8217;s educational growth.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-reading-02.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-reading-02.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Professional Development<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Completing the program enables students to deepen their understanding of educational theory and practice. They can apply this knowledge to enhance their effectiveness as educators and contribute positively to the field of education.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url();background-position:top center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, , )\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"card-intro introbg-white card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Who Should Apply?<\/h2><div class=\"acc-intro-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/graduate\/apply\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img16x9 cardshadow col-small-one col-medium-two col-large-three col-xlarge-four col-xxlarge-three\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url()\"><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">I have a teaching license<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Choose from a variety of elective courses, or consider adding an add-on licensure\/certificate to complete within your master&#8217;s program. We have add-on programs in early childhood special education, cross categorical special education, gifted and talented education, health education, adapted physical education, family and consumer sciences, and reading.<\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/graduate\/add-on-teacher-certifications\/\" target=\"_self\">Add-on Teacher Certifications <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url()\"><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">I don&#8217;t hold a teaching license<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">For students who do not hold a teaching license but would like to earn one during their time at UW-Stevens Point, you can combine the master&#8217;s in education degree with one of our accelerated licensure\/certification programs. We currently offer initial licensure\/certification programs in special education, elementary education and family and consumer science.  <\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/graduate\/accelerated-certifications\/\" target=\"_self\">Accelerated Licensure\/Certification Programs <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url()\"><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">I&#8217;m just here for the Master&#8217;s<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\">Although most of our master&#8217;s degree students are licensed teachers, we also have students who are health care providers, athletic trainers, wellness professionals and business leaders. If you are interested in education, have a bachelor&#8217;s degree, and a desire to learn in a supportive environment then you should apply! A teaching license is not required. <\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/graduate\/apply\/\" target=\"_self\">Apply Now <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-statistics-block blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"statistics-card-intro\" id=\"\"><h2 class=\"h2\">By the Numbers<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"statscontainer \">\n<div class=\"single-stat\"><div class=\"main-stat\"><div class=\"stat-number\">30<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-text\">Credits<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-stat\"><div class=\"main-stat\"><div class=\"stat-number\">10<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-text\">Courses<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"single-stat\"><div class=\"main-stat\"><div class=\"stat-prefix\">$<\/div><div class=\"stat-number\">465<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat-text\">Per Credit +Fees<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"courses\"><div class=\"card-intro\" style=\"text-align:center\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Curriculum<\/h2><h3 class=\"h3\">30 graduate credits<\/h3><p>Below are two sample graduation plans; visit the Course Catalog for complete information.<\/p><div class=\"acc-intro-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwsp.edu\/programs\/EDUC-MSE\">Course Catalog<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Sample Grad Plans<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/Grad-Plan-MS-Education.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1100\">Download Sample Graduation Plans<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Master&#8217;s Comprehensive Portfolio <\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>In addition to coursework, master&#8217;s students will need to complete a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-masters-portfolio.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"604\">comprehensive portfolio<\/a>* to graduate. This portfolio will include artifacts and reflections from coursework in the program. The portfolio allows students to develop an organized collection of work and thinking that demonstrate content mastery, growth, and evidence that candidates are self-directed and reflective practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students pursuing reading licensure should follow the directions for the Reading Portfolio given to them through their coursework and adviser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*A master\u2019s thesis option is also available in lieu of the comprehensive portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-masters-Portfolio-Sample.docx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"605\">Comprehensive Portfolio Template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-testimonials blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><section class=\"bg-gold\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Testimonials\"><div class=\"carousel-slides\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-atomic=\"false\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-the-testimonial\" id=\"testimonial17754952660537686\"><div class=\"testimonial-container test-headshot-left\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonial-text\">&#8220;Prof. Logan was awesome \u2013 she was excited and passionate about her content area and she was helpful, connected, and engaged. We had helpful lectures and slides to help with the reading from the assigned text, and we showed our learning in a variety of ways \u2013 discussions, Padlets, slides presentations, a book project, etc. It was rigorous, but I knew what was expected and I felt supported (and excited about the material!).&#8221;<\/div><div class=\"testimonial-author-info\"><span class=\"test-auth-name\">Abigail Hofmeister<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-the-testimonial\" id=\"testimonial17754952668917495\"><div class=\"testimonial-container test-headshot-left\"><div class=\"testimonial-info\"><div class=\"testimonial-text\">&#8220;Taking classes with other teachers from our district was really meaningful for me. I met teachers from other schools that I would otherwise not know; we supported each other and learned from each other.&#8221;<\/div><div class=\"testimonial-author-info\"><span class=\"test-auth-name\">Andrea Marty, M.S. &#8217;20<\/span><span>Stevens Point Area Public School District<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><button class=\"sliderBack testimonial-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous testimonial\">\u276e<\/button><button class=\"sliderForward testimonial-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next testimonial\">\u276f<\/button><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards light-gray-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><a name=\"tuition\"><\/a><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"horizontal-card-intro\"><h2 class=\"h2\">How much will it cost?<\/h2><p>Tuition rates for School of Education master&#8217;s degree-level courses are $465\/credit. Tuition rates are estimated and subject to change.<\/p><\/div><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17710025239459504\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Tuition and Costs<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>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&#8217;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.<br><br>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&#8217;s in education degree, they are degree-seeking and are eligible for financial aid.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/SFS\/Pages\/Tuition-Rates-and-Fees-Stevens-Point.aspx\" target=\"_self\">Tuition <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/SFS\/Pages\/Segregated-Fees.aspx\" target=\"_self\">Segregated Fees <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/online\/Pages\/OnlineTuition.aspx\" target=\"_self\">Distance Education Fee <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/SFS\/Pages\/E-Bill-Fees.aspx\" target=\"_self\">Administrative Fee <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-Teachers-Rock-01.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"callout-large blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/02\/CPS-Adult-Commencement-04.jpg);background-position:center center;height:600px\"><div class=\"callout-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(81,38,152,.7), rgba(0,0,0,.7))\"><div class=\"goldtheme callout-content-container\"><div class=\"callout-title\">Give Us a Try!<\/div><div class=\"callout-content\">Do you want to just take one course or try out the program? You can register as a student with graduate special status. As a graduate special student you can enroll in graduate-level courses and receive graduate credit for teacher certification requirements or for personal enrichment. A maximum of 9 credits can apply toward a master\u2019s degree provided they are approved by your adviser and fit within the seven-year time period. If you decide to pursue a master\u2019s degree, it is in your best interest to change your status to graduate-regular as soon as possible.<\/div><div class=\"buttonarea\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/admissions-aid\/how-to-apply\/non-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\">Register as special status <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Meet your Faculty and Staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?department_ids%5B%5D=13&amp;department_ids%5B%5D=33&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\" target=\"_self\">View all our faculty\/staff <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-list wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-3 align-center\"\n     style=\"--profile-container-width-desktop: 100%; --profile-item-width: 33%;\">\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-1443\"\n     data-profile=\"1443\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Katie Anderson-Pence\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-Anderson-Pence-Katie.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Katie Anderson-Pence\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Katie Anderson-Pence<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Assistant Dean &#8211; College of Professional Studies<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Head &#8211; School of Education<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>110A College of Professional Studies<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2284\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Katie Anderson-Pence\">715-346-2284<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:katie.anderson-pence@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Katie Anderson-Pence\">katie.anderson-pence@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/katie-anderson-pence\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Katie Anderson-Pence\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-1234\"\n     data-profile=\"1234\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Polly Manske\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-Manske-Polly.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Polly Manske\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Polly Manske<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Director of Master&#039;s Programs &#8211; School of Education<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Assistant Professor &#8211; School of Education<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>444 College of Professional Studies<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2089\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Polly Manske\">715-346-2089<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:polly.manske@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Polly Manske\">polly.manske@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/polly-manske\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Polly Manske\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-747\"\n     data-profile=\"747\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Rayvn Knipple\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-Knipple-Rayvn.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Rayvn Knipple\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Rayvn Knipple<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Academic Program Specialist &#8211; School of Education<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">CPS University Staff Common Council Representative<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>441 College of Professional Studies<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2048 \"\n                aria-label=\"Call Rayvn Knipple\">715-346-2048 <\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:rayvn.knipple@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Rayvn Knipple\">rayvn.knipple@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/rayvn-knipple\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Rayvn Knipple\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17696158322745156\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">DPI Accreditation<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\">UW-Stevens Point\u2019s teacher education programs are accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.<\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/11\/CPS-Education-DPI.png)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">School of Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Graduate Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 200px; --carousel-height: 200px; --carousel-visible-cards: 4;\" class=\"program-carousel-container is-height-constrained wp-block-uwsp-programs-program-carousel\" data-visible-cards=\"4\" data-interval=\"8000\">\n\t<div class=\"program-carousel-viewport\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-track\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"223\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/adapted-physical-education-add-on-certification\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-physical-education-02.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Adapted Physical Education Add-on<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"411\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/bilingual-bicultural-education-add-on\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-foreign-language-education-01.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Bilingual-Bicultural Education Add-On<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"237\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/cross-categorical-special-education-add-on-certification\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-23.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Cross-Categorical Special Education Add-On<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"239\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/early-childhood-special-education-add-on-certification\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-Gesell-22.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Early Childhood Special Education Add-On<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"249\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/ed-d-in-educational-sustainability\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-EdD-group-01.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"567\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/ed-d-in-language-and-literacy\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-EdD-literacy-14.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Ed.D. in Language and Literacy<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"229\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/elementary-and-middle-school-k-9-add-on-certification\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-addon-k9-01.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Elementary and Middle School K-9 Add-On<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"245\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/elementary-education-accelerated-teacher-certification\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-05.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Elementary Education Accelerated Teacher Licensure<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"231\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/english-as-a-second-language-teaching-add-on-certification\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-elementary-education-02.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">English as a Second Language &#8211; Teaching Add-On<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"351\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/equity-and-inclusion-in-education\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Education-EdD-class-02.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Equity and Inclusion in Education<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"332\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/family-and-consumer-sciences\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/CPS-Health-Family-Consumer-Sciences-Education-20.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Family and Consumer 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