University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

The B.S. in Community Engagement and Education is for students interested in changing their community, non-school educational roles, or teaching in private or alternative schools. Some students also pursue licensure for teaching in public schools after graduation. Our students explore the causes of social inequality in urban communities, learning strategies for fostering social change and improving student achievement.

We offer courses during the day as well as online, in the evening, and on weekends for working students. We also give academic credit for prior professional experience. *Please note that our online courses can sometimes be taken by out-of-state students for in-state tuition.

Areas of Study:

Child Care, Youth Work, Urban Education, Alternative Education/At-Risk Students, Policy and Leadership in Community Based Organizations, Community Organizing and Social Action

Submajors:

Explore a broad range of community engagement and education opportunities; choosing a submajor is not required. No additional credits are required for the submajor, but there are fewer upper division options. The upper division coursework is more prescribed, focusing on coursework in the chosen submajor. For students interested in more in-depth study of a particular area of community education, two optional submajors are available:

Child Care
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Community-Based Organizations Policy & Leadership
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Certificates:

 

Youth Work (Learn more)
Community Organizing (Learn More)

Child Care Administration

Minor:

The minor in Community Engagement and Education is open to all undergraduate students. With this minor students can learn about local urban communities and how to improve them. This practical knowledge can provide a foundation for building a career in human services. (Learn More)


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Education Courses / Requirements

Since Community Engagement and Education students are adults who have been working, reading and acquiring skills equivalent to those provided in a conventional classroom setting, it is possible to earn credits by demonstration of competencies. The course, Ed Pol 100, offers students the opportunity to analyze their prior learning and earn credits for their experiences. The process of awarding PPEE credits is through in- class writing that is evaluated by the departmental faculty.

Competency areas include:

Local Community Systems	Resource Development
Political/Economic Analysis	Personal Growth Competency
Philosophies of Change	Group Process Skills
Leadership Issues	Research Skills
Change Strategies	Educational Advocacy
Administrative Skills	Social Problems Analysis
Community Perspectives on  Human Resource Programs	Conflict Resolution

Additional Transfer Credit for Associates Degrees

Community Engagement and Education (CEED) majors with a qualified Associates degree may be eligible for up to 42 additional lower division elective credits for coursework that otherwise would not transfer to UWM. These additional credits can ONLY be used for the CEED degree. See your advisor or the "Community Education Associates Degree Credit Transfer Policy."