UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013

The goal of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is to prepare PK–12 teachers who are able to provide maximum educational opportunities for children in the urban community.

At the undergraduate level this department offers teacher education programs at the Early Childhood Level (grades PK-3), Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Level (grades 1-8), Early Adolescence through Adolescence Level (grades 6-12), and Early Childhood through Adolescence Level (PK-12).

The graduate program, which includes in-service education, is described in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate Bulletin and in materials provided by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Room 310, Enderis Hall.

All undergraduate students majoring in curriculum and instruction programs are initially enrolled as Education – Intended majors. They are advised in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and follow the curriculum requirements of their department program.

Early Childhood Education Program Requirements

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
 
Application to the Early Childhood Education program requires satisfactory completion of the requirements listed below. For more information about the application process, visit our website at: http://www.currinsadvising.soe.uwm.edu
•  PRAXIS I:  Pre-Professional Skills Test with passing scores in reading, writing and math.  When registering for the test, indicate UWM as a score recipient (#1473).  Passing scores are:  Reading 175, Writing 174, Math 173. If you are having difficulty passing any portion of the PRAXIS I, please contact your academic advisor prior to taking the test a third time. 
•  English Composition:  Achieve a placement level of 4 or higher on the English Placement Test, or complete English 102 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better.
•  Mathematics Skills: Achieve a placement level of 30 or higher on the Math Placement Test, or complete Math 105, 106, 175 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better.
•  Completion of CurrIns 300, Introduction to Teaching, with a grade of C or better (undergraduate students only).
•  Completion of Commun 101 or 103 with a C or better. Note:  Commun 103 will not fulfill the admission requirement AND count as a GER-H. If it used as a GER-H, then Comm 101 must be taken.
•   A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA in all UWM and transfer courses at the time of admission application. 
•   A minimum of 58 credits (UWM and transfer credits) at the time of admission application.

GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
Completion of the course work in this section will meet the general education requirements (GER) of the University. A complete list of GER courses may be found online at: http://www4.uwm.edu/current_students/ger_information/gercourses.cfm   
 
The Arts. At least three credits of the eight credits required must be in an approved GER-A course.  Choose from Art, Music, Theater, Dance, or Film.

The Humanities. At least six credits of the nine credits required must be in two approved GER-H courses.

The Natural Sciences (including mathematics). A least six credits of the 15 credits required must be in two approved GER-NS courses. Two courses must include a lab. 

The Social Sciences

Cultural Diversity. At least three credits must be in an approved Cultural Diversity course.  The requirement may be met with any course listed with an ampersand in the GER course listing.  Note that Anthro 213, English 276 (topic: Literature, History, and Sovereignty of Upper Midwest Indians), Ethnic 203 or Hist 263 meets the cultural diversity requirement in addition to the non-western history/contemporary culture and ACT 31 requirements. 

Foreign Language. Note: American Sign Language satisfies this requirement.
One of the following: 
Two consecutive semesters of college instruction in a single foreign language (at least six credits) or
Two consecutive years of high school instruction in a single foreign language.
Not required if first semester as a freshman was prior to September 1999.
 
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
 
ACT 31 Requirement. A component of the Human Relations Requirement for Teacher Certification met by completing one of the following courses or a one-day seminar.

Non-Western History or Contemporary Culture Course

PREREQUISITE COURSES
The following courses are prerequisites for future Professional courses.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
The following courses may be taken prior to admission to the School of Education.
 
Sophomore Standing Required

Junior Standing Required

The following courses may be taken only after admission to the School of Education:

Note: A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all Professional Education Requirements.
 
Student Teaching. Students must complete paperwork in order to be assigned a student teaching placement. To determine your deadline (February or April) visit the Field Experience Web site:  http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app

In order to be approved for placement, you must meet the following criteria: 
 
• Be admitted to the School of Education.
• Cumulative GPA of a minimum 2.5.
• Removal of all F or I (incompletes) grades
• Passing scores reflected on your transcript for the PRAXIS II exam: Elementary Education: Content Knowledge #10014.
• TB test results submitted to the Field Experience Office.
• Criminal Background Check submitted to the Field Experience Office.
• Completion of all course work. Approval of the student’s faculty advisor if coursework with be taken concurrently with student teaching and seminar.
• Register for CurrIns 401: Seminar in Student Teaching.
• Register for CurrIns 402: Student Teaching in Nursery and Kindergarten.
• Register for CurrIns 404: Student Teaching in Primary Grades.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
 
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education courses.  This includes any transfer course work that is counted towards certification at UWM, as well as grades earned in student teaching or field experiences. 
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum 128 credits
• Completion of the last year of course work (30 credits) in residence at UW-Milwaukee

Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Program Requirements

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence (MC-EA) program at UWM prepares students to work in urban settings and takes place in close partnership with the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).

Students begin by taking coursework in the College of Letters and Science and the Peck School of the Arts to provide the basis for the academic content MC-EA teachers need to know, as well as preliminary course work in the School of Education. Upon admission to the School of Education, students enter the professional program made up of four semesters, or blocks. These blocks build sequentially one upon another; students must achieve success meeting professional standards in one block before proceeding to the next. Students are placed in classrooms in MPS each semester to practice their teaching skills and demonstrate their growth. Fieldwork reflects the School of Education's commitment to a strong partnership between UWM and MPS and to meaningful links between what students learn at the University and school practice.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM OPTIONS

Cultures and Communities Certificate. To enrich a student's background as s/he prepares to teach in urban schools, s/he may elect to pursue a certificate in Cultures and Communities. Students pursuing a certificate in Cultures and Communities begin fulfilling certificate requirements through General Education courses. Through Cultures and Communities courses, students strengthen their preparation for the teaching profession by focusing on General Education courses on multicultural awareness, intercultural communication, and the impact of globalization.

Add-On Teacher Certifications. Students in this program may add a certification in Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), or World Languages provided they take the appropriate coursework.

Special Education Certification. Students may continue for a dual certification in special and regular education which requires a fifth year of school. Credits in the fifth year may be integrated into a Master's Program in Exceptional Education provided the student is admitted into the Graduate Program at UWM.

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the course work in this section will meet the general education requirements (GER) of the University. A complete list of GER courses may be found online at: http://www.currinsadvising.soe.uwm.edu.

•  PRAXIS I:  Pre-Professional Skills Test with passing scores in reading, writing and math.  When registering for the test, indicate UWM as a score recipient (#1473).  Passing scores are:  Reading 175, Writing 174, Math 173. If you are having difficulty passing any portion of the PRAXIS I, please contact your academic advisor prior to taking the test a third time. 
•  English Composition: Achieve a placement level of 4 or higher on the English Placement Test, or complete English 102 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better.
•  Mathematics Skills: Achieve a placement level of 30 or higher on the Math Placement Test, or complete Math 105, 106, 175 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better. Note: Math 175 is recommended as it also meets core curriculum requirements.
•  Completion of CurrIns 300,  Introduction to Teaching, with a grade of C or better.
•  Completion of Ed Pol, Cultural Foundations of Education, with a grade of C or better..
•  A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA in all UWM and transfer courses at the time of admission application. 
•  A minimum of 45 credits (UWM and transfer credits) at the time of admission application.

GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements include the general education requirements (GER) for the University. A list of GER courses may be found online at http://www4.uwm.edu/current_students/ger_information/gercourses.cfm.

The Arts. Three credits are required and must be an approved GER-A course. Choose from Art, Music, Theater, Dance, or Film.

The Humanities. Six credits are required and must be approved GER-H) courses.

The Natural Sciences (including mathematics). At least six credits of the 12 credits required must be in approved GER-NS courses. One course must include a lab.

The Social Sciences. Six credits are required. Certification requirements are met through these approved courses.

Cultural Diversity. At least three credits must in an approved Cultural Diversity course. The requirement may be met with any course listed with an ampersand in the GER course listing. Note that Anthro 213, English 276 (topic: Literature, History, and Sovereignty of Upper Midwest Indians), Ethnic 203 or Hist 263 meets the cultural diversity requirement in addition to the ACT 31 requirements.

Foreign Language. Note: American Sign Language is a foreign language.
One of the following: 
Two consecutive semesters of college instruction in a single foreign language (at least six credits)
Two consecutive years of high school instruction in a single foreign language
(Not required if first semester as a freshman was prior to September 1999)

Composition

Note: English 201 is required for students who select the Social Studies, Bilingual, ESL or World Languages minor.

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Act 31 Requirement. A component of the Human Relations Requirement for Teacher Certification met by completing one of the following courses.

Non-Western History or Contemporary Culture

MINOR CONTENT AREAS

Minors provide content knowledge in selected areas. Students are required to select one minor from each group. Students should complete as much minor coursework as possible prior to beginning the professional program. Each minor requires a minimum of 18 credits in addition to the core curriculum. Request minor coursework requirements from our academic advisor.

Group A: Select one: English/Language Arts or Social Studies or Bilingual or English as a Second Language or World Languages

Group B: Select one: Math or Natural Science

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Students may enter the professional courses only after formal admission to the School of Education. The MC-EA program is designed in a cohort model. The professional program consists of semesters or blocks. Students must meet the following criteria in order to progress from one semester (block) to the next.

•  A positive recommendation from instructors in the Linking Seminar (CurrIns 470);
•  A grade of C or better in all professional education requirements;
•  An overall GPA of 2.5, and a GPA of 2.75 in all professional education requirements; and
•  No "Incompletes" in professional education requirements.

Concurrent with individual course assessments, an ongoing process of programmatic student evaluation, monitoring, and mentoring occurs. This includes portfolio development, oral presentations, and fieldwork. Students must meet program standards in all areas of assessment each semester (block) in order to proceed to the next semester (block).

BLOCK 1: 14 cr.

Field Requirement. One day per week in a Milwaukee Public School

BLOCK 2: 15 cr.

Field Requirement. One-and-a-half days per week PLUS two full weeks (M-R) in a Milwaukee Public School.

BLOCK 3: 15 cr.

Field Requirement. Two days per week PLUS two full weeks (M-R) in a Milwaukee Public School.

Student Teaching. Student teaching is a full-day, full public school semester experience following the calendar and daily schedule of the cooperating school. The student teaching portion of the professional requirements includes concurrent registration in CurrIns 471 and meetings with the University supervisor. Conferences occur after 3:30 p.m. It is wise to consider the student teaching semester as a full-day commitment. Students should limit outside employment and restrict their programs to 16 credits. Students will teach in Milwaukee Public Schools. Students must complete paperwork in order to be assigned a student teaching placement. Student teaching deadlines (February or April) are posted on the Field Experience web site: http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.

To be approved for placement, you must meet the following criteria:

•  Be admitted to the School of Education.
•  Completion of all required coursework.
•  Cumulative GPA of a minimum 2.5.
•  A minimum of 2.75 in all your minor and professional education courses.
•  Passing scores reflected on your transcript for the PRAXIS II exam - Middle School: Content Knowledge #20146. PRAXIS II exams also are required for an ESL minor and world languages minors in French, German and Spanish.
•  Removal of all F or I (incompletes) grades.
•  TB test results submitted to the Field Experience Office.
•  Criminal Background Check submitted to the Field Experience Office.
•  Be registered for CurrIns 406, 407, and 471. Students with a bilingual, English as a Second Language or world language minor also will register for additional concurrent student teaching credits.

Students will be denied admission to student teaching if they have a grade below C in any prior professional education requirement or if they have been previously counseled out of student teaching and/or have graduated without certification from a teaching education program because of poor performance in student teaching.

BLOCK 4: 11 cr. minimum

Field Requirement. Twenty weeks full time in a Milwaukee Public School

Portfolios. Students will be working throughout the program on professional portfolios.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

•  Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education courses. This includes any transfer course work that is counted towards certification at UWM, as well as grades earned in student teaching or field experiences.
•  Satisfactory completion of a minimum 128 credits.
•  Completion of the last year of course work (30 credits) in residence at UW-Milwaukee.
•  Minimum grade of C or better in all professional education coursework.

English Education Program Requirements: Early Adolescence - Adolescence

Students who successfully complete the English Education program are eligible for a State of Wisconsin teaching certificate to teach English in grades 6-12.

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Application to the English Education program requires satisfactory completion of the requirements listed below. For more information about the application process, visit our website at: http://www.currinsadvising.soe.uwm.edu.

•  PRAXIS I:  Pre-Professional Skills Test with passing scores in reading, writing and math.  When registering for the test, indicate UWM as a score recipient (#1473).  Passing scores are:  Reading 175, Writing 174, Math 173. If you are having difficulty passing any portion of the PRAXIS I, please contact your academic advisor prior to taking the test a third time. 
•  English Composition:  Achieve a placement level of 4 or higher on the English Placement Test, or complete English 102 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better.
•  Mathematics Skills: Achieve a placement level of 30 or higher on the Math Placement Test, or complete Math 105, 106, 175 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better.
•  Completion of CurrIns 300,  Introduction to Teaching, with a grade of C or better.
•  Completion of Commun 103 with a grade of C or better. Note: completion of Commun 103 will also fulfill part of your Humanities requirement.
•  A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA in all UWM and transfer courses at the time of admission application. 
•  A 2.75 cumulative GPA in all English content courses.
•  A minimum of 58 credits (UWM and transfer credits) at the time of admission application. It is not required to have all the Core Curriculum courses completed at the time of application.
•  Meeting with faculty advisor to review admission application. Faculty signature required on application.

GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the course work in this section will meet the general education requirements (GER) of the University. A complete list of GER courses may be found online at http://www4.uwm.edu/current_students/ger_information/gercourses.cfm.

The Arts. Choose from Art, Music, Theater, Dance, or Film.

The Humanities. At least six credits of the nine credits required must be in two approved GER-H courses. These requirements will be met in the English content areas.

*Note: Take appropriate English content course to meet these requirements.

The Natural Sciences (including mathematics). At least six credits of the nine credits required must be in two approved GER-NS courses. One course must include a lab.

The Social Sciences

Cultural Diversity. At least three credits must in an approved Cultural Diversity course. The requirement may be met with any course listed with an ampersand in the GER course listing. Note that Anthro 213, English 276 (topic: Literature, History, and Sovereignty of Upper Midwest Indians), Ethnic 203 or Hist 263 meets the cultural diversity requirement in addition to the non-western history/contemporary culture and ACT 31 requirements.

Foreign Language. Note: American Sign Language is a foreign language.
One of the following: 
Two consecutive semesters of college instruction in a single foreign language (at least six credits)
Two consecutive years of high school instruction in a single foreign language
(Not required if first semester as a freshman was prior to September 1999)

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Act 31 Requirement. A component of the Human Relations Requirement for Teacher Certification met by completing one of the following courses or a one-day seminar.

Non-Western History or Contemporary Culture

ELECTIVE COURSE

Select an elective to ensure 128 credits at the time of graduation.

ENGLISH CONTENT AREA - 51 credits (including 8 GERs from Core Curriculum)

Intermediate Courses - 15 cr.

Advanced Writing Courses - 6 cr.

Advanced Language and Linguistic Courses - 6 cr.

Advanced Literature Courses - 24 cr.

Survey I: Periodization/Historical

Survey II: Literature and Culture

Genre

Young Adult Literature

Literary Critical Theory

Focus

Capstone Course I: Historical Concentration

Capstone Course II: Literature and Culture

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 40-42 cr.

The following courses may be taken prior to admission to the School of Education:

The following courses may be taken only after admission to the School of Education:

Student Teaching. Students must complete paperwork in order to be assigned a student teaching placement. To determine your deadline (February or April), visit the Field Experience web site: http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.

To be approved for placement, you must meet the following criteria:

•  Be admitted to the School of Education.
•  Completion of all required coursework.
•  Cumulative GPA of a minimum 2.5.
•  A minimum of 2.75 in all your content area and professional education courses.
•  Passing scores reflected on your transcript for the PRAXIS II exam: English Language, Literature, Composition: Content Knowledge #10041.
•  Removal of all F or I (incompletes) grades.
•  TB test results submitted to the Field Experience Office.
•  Criminal Background Check submitted to the Field Experience Office.
•  Completion of CurrIns 657 (in the spring for fall placement) and CurrIns 658 (in the fall for spring placement) with a C+ or better.

Taken as a block in the fall of the final academic year:

Taken in the spring semester of the final academic year:

Note: A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all Professional Education requirements.
Not all courses are offered each semester.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
 
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education courses.  This includes any transfer course work that is counted towards certification at UWM, as well as grades earned in student teaching or field experiences. 
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum 128 credits.
• Completion of the last year of course work (30 credits) in residence at UW-Milwaukee.

Science Education Program Requirements: Early Adolescence - Adolescence

Students who successfully complete the science program are eligible for a State of Wisconsin teaching certificate to teach social studies in grades 6 to 12.

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Application to the Science Education program requires satisfactory completion of the requirements listed below. For more information about the application process, visit our website at: http://www.currinsadvising.soe.uwm.edu.

•  PRAXIS I:  Pre-Professional Skills Test with passing scores in reading, writing and math.  When registering for the test, indicate UWM as a score recipient (#1473).  Passing scores are:  Reading 175, Writing 174, Math 173. If you are having difficulty passing any portion of the PRAXIS I, please contact your academic advisor prior to taking the test a third time. 
•  English Composition:  Achieve a placement level of 4 or higher on the English Placement Test, or complete English 102 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better.
•  Mathematics Skills: Achieve a placement level of 30 or higher on the Math Placement Test, or complete Math 105, 106, 175 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better. Note: Math 105 or 106 are recommended as they also meet core curriculum requirements.
•  Completion of CurrIns 300,  Introduction to Teaching, with a grade of C or better.
•  Completion of Commun 103 with a grade of C or better.
•  A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA in all UWM and transfer courses at the time of admission application. 
•  A 2.75 cumulative GPA in all science content courses.
•  A minimum of 58 credits (UWM and transfer credits) at the time of admission application. It is not required to have all the Core Curriculum courses completed at the time of application.
•  Meeting with faculty advisor to review admission application. Faculty signature required on application.

GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the course work in this section will meet the general education requirements (GER) of the University. A complete list of GER courses may be found online at http://www4.uwm.edu/current_students/ger_information/gercourses.cfm.

The Arts. At least three credits of the nine credits required must be in an approved GER-A course. Choose from Art, Music, Theater, Dance, or Film.

The Humanities. At least six credits of the nine credits required must be in two approved GER-H courses.

The Natural Sciences (including mathematics). At least six credits must be in two approved GER-NS courses. One course must include a lab. The requirements will be met in the science content areas.

The Social Sciences

Cultural Diversity. At least three credits must in an approved Cultural Diversity course. The requirement may be met with any course listed with an ampersand and in the GER course listing. Note that Anthro 213, English 276 (topic: Literature, History, and Sovereignty of Upper Midwest Indians), Ethnic 203 or Hist 263 meets the cultural diversity requirement in addition to the non-western history/contemporary culture and ACT 31 requirements.

Foreign Language. Note: American Sign Language is a foreign language.
One of the following: 
Two consecutive semesters of college instruction in a single foreign language (at least six credits)
Two consecutive years of high school instruction in a single foreign language
Language proficiency on approved exam
(Not required if first semester as a freshman was prior to September 1999)

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Act 31 Requirement. A component of the Human Relations Requirement for Teacher Certification met by completing one of the following courses or a one-day seminar.

Non-Western History or Contemporary Culture

Conservation of Natural Resources - Three credits required.

Select one of the following:

History and Philosophy of Science - Two to three credits required. Select one of the following (each course is 3 cr.):

Hist 226, 227, 332; Philos 213, 324, 335, 338, 520; Bio Sci 220, or Chem 502

REQUIRED MATH ELECTIVE COURSES

ELECTIVE COURSES

Select electives to ensure 128 credits at the time of graduation. Two must be in mathematics.

SCIENCE CONTENT AREA

The selection of at least one major and one minor (highly suggested) should be made in consultation with the faculty advisor prior to applying for admission to the School of Education.

Majors: Must select one.
Biology
Broad Field Science (see below)
Chemistry
Earth and Space Science
Environmental Studies
Life and Environmental Science
Physical Science
Physics

Minors
Biology
Earth ad Space Science
Chemistry
Physics

Contact your faculty advisor for the "MACSTEP Program Packet" for course lists and specific details regarding the majors and minors.

The Broad Field Science major consists of 54 credits in science, including:

•  14 credits in each of two of the following sciences: biology, chemistry, earth, and physics.
•  8 credits in each of the remaining science areas. 
•  Electives (science coursework must total 54 credits) to be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Note: Broad Field Science majors can earn a certification in another subject (biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and space science) if they have 15 credits in that subject area.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

MACSTEP Sequence: Milwaukee Area Collaborative Secondary Science (and Math) Teachers Education Program. It is important to meet with your faculty advisor in planning this sequence. All of the MACSTEP courses require formal admission to the School of Education.

Summer

Fall

Student Teaching. Students must complete paperwork in order to be assigned a student teaching placement. Student teaching deadlines (February or April) are posted on the Field Experience web site: http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.

To be approved for placement, you must meet the following criteria:

•  Be admitted to the School of Education.
•  Completion of all required coursework.
•  Cumulative GPA of a minimum 2.5.
•  A minimum of 2.75 in all your science content area and professional education courses.
•  Passing scores reflected on your transcript for the PRAXIS II exam: Geenral Science: Content Knowledge #10435.
•  Removal of all F or I (incompletes) grades.
•  TB test results submitted to the Field Experience Office.
•  Criminal Background Check submitted to the Field Experience Office.

Spring

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
 
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education courses. This includes any transfer course work that is counted towards certification at UWM, as well as grades earned in student teaching or field experiences. 
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum 128 credits
• Completion of the last year of course work (30 credits) in residence at UW-Milwaukee

Social Studies Program Requirements: Early Adolescence - Adolescence

Students who successfully complete the social studies program are eligible for a State of Wisconsin teaching certificate to teach social studies in grades 6-12.

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Application to the Social Studies program requires satisfactory completion of the requirements listed below. For more information about the application process, visit our website at: http://www.currinsadvising.soe.uwm.edu.

•  PRAXIS I:  Pre-Professional Skills Test with passing scores in reading, writing and math.  When registering for the test, indicate UWM as a score recipient (#1473).  Passing scores are:  Reading 175, Writing 174, Math 173. If you are having difficulty passing any portion of the PRAXIS I, please contact your academic advisor prior to taking the test a third time. 
•  English Composition:  Achieve a placement level of 4 or higher on the English Placement Test, or complete English 102 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better.
•  Mathematics Skills: Achieve a placement level of 30 or higher on the Math Placement Test, or complete Math 105, 106, 175 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better. Note: Math 105 or 106 ar recommended as they also meet the core curriculum requirements.
•  Completion of CurrIns 300,  Introduction to Teaching, with a grade of C or better.
•  Completion of Commun 101 or 103 with a grade of C or better.
•  A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA in all UWM and transfer courses at the time of admission application. 
•  A 2.75 cumulative GPA in all economics, geography, history, psychology, political science, and sociology courses.
•  A minimum of 58 credits (UWM and transfer credits) at the time of admission application. It is not required to have all the Core Curriculum courses completed at the time of application.
•  Meeting with faculty advisor to review admission application. Faculty signature required on application.

GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the course work in this section will meet the general education requirements (GER) of the University. A complete list of GER courses may be found online at http://www4.uwm.edu/current_students/ger_information/gercourses.cfm.

The Arts. At least three credits of the nine credits required must be in an approved GER-A course. Choose from Art, Music, Theater, Dance, or Film.

The Humanities. At least six credits of the nine credits required must be in two approved GER-H courses.

The Natural Sciences (including mathematics). At least six credits of the nine credits required must be in two approved GER-NS courses. One course must include a lab.

The Social Sciences

Cultural Diversity. At least three credits must in an approved Cultural Diversity course. The requirement may be met with any course listed with an ampersand in the GER course listing. Note that Anthro 213, English 276 (topic: Literature, History, and Sovereignty of Upper Midwest Indians), Ethnic 203 or Hist 263 meets the cultural diversity requirement in addition to the non-western history/contemporary culture and ACT 31 requirements.

Foreign Language. Note: American Sign Language is a foreign language.
One of the following: 
Two consecutive semesters of college instruction in a single foreign language (at least six credits)
Two consecutive years of high school instruction in a single foreign language
Language proficiency on approved exam
(Not required if first semester as a freshman was prior to September 1999)

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Act 31 Requirement. A component of the Human Relations Requirement for Teacher Certification met by completing one of the following courses or a one-day seminar.

Non-Western History or Contemporary Culture

Conservation of Natural Resources. Three credits required. Select from one of the following:

Note: Other statutory requirements are met through other program experiences.

PREREQUISITE COURSES

One of the following courses is required to meet the prerequisite for CurrIns 313, Teaching Economics in the Social Studies Curriculum.

SOCIAL STUDIES CONTENT AREA

Students must choose Option A or Option B. Fields of study include economics, geography, history, psychology, political science and sociology. Selection must be made prior to formal admission to the School of Education. See advisor for specific course and distribution requirements of chosen major.

Option A: Includes 36 credits in one social studies field (major) and 22 credits in a second social studies field (minor).

•  Social Studies Major (36 credits). 18 credits must be 300+ -level coursework.
•  Social Studies Minor (22 credits). Nine credits must be 300+ -level coursework.

Option B: Includes 36 credits in one social studies field, 12 credits in a second social studies field, and 12 credits in a third social studies field.

•  Social Studies Major (34 credits). 18 credits must be 300+ -level coursework.
•  Social Studies Area of Concentration (24 credits). 12 credits in two areas. Nine credits of the total 24 credits must be 300+ -level coursework.

Specific course and distribution requirements can be found at: http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/departments/currins/eaa/social_studies/social-studies-coursework.cfm

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

After admission to the program, the following sequencing of courses is recommended.

First Semester

Select one of the following:

Second Semester

Student Teaching. Students must complete paperwork in order to be assigned a student teaching placement. Student teaching deadlines (February or April) are posted on the Field Experience web site: http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.

To be approved for placement, you must meet the following criteria:

•  Be admitted to the School of Education.
•  Completion of all required coursework.
•  Cumulative GPA of a minimum 2.5.
•  A minimum of 2.75 in all your social studies content area and professional education courses.
•  Passing scores reflected on your transcript for the PRAXIS II exam: Social Studies: Content Knowledge #10081.
•  Removal of all F or I (incompletes) grades.
•  TB test results submitted to the Field Experience Office.
•  Criminal Background Check submitted to the Field Experience Office.

Spring Semester

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
 
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education courses. This includes any transfer course work that is counted towards certification at UWM, as well as grades earned in student teaching or field experiences. 
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum 128 credits
• Completion of the last year of course work (30 credits) in residence at UW-Milwaukee

Note: Not all courses are offered every semester.

Early Childhood Through Adolescence Level Language Education

The purpose of the Early Childhood through Adolescence language education program is to prepare teachers for working with children from birth to age 21 in the areas of bilingual education, English as a Second Language (ESL) and World Languages. Students who successfully complete the language education program for the ESL or World Language major are recommended by the Department for licensure and are eligible for the State of Wisconsin Teaching Certificate at the Early Childhood through Adolescence Level (birth through age 21). Students in Early Childhood (EC), Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence (MCEA), Early Adolescence through Adolescence (EAA), and Early Childhood through Adolescence (ECA) education may complete a minor for certification in bilingual, ESL, or World Languages for certification at the same level as their major certification.

BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (Supplemental Certification)

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers course work for a supplemental certification in Bilingual. This minor is designed for individuals who wish to teach in a classroom in which two languages (English and another language) are used for instruction. Students wishing to pursue this certification must be in process of or already have a certification. To obtain a Bilingual supplemental certification, students must meet the following requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Language Proficiency Requirement. Demonstration of language proficiency is required for all prospective language teachers. Submit scores from your language department proficiency test to the academic advisor for languages prior to student teaching. A minimum score of Advanced-Low on the ACTFL OPI or equivalent is required prior to student teaching.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education coursework.
This includes any transfer course work that is counted towards certifiatio at UWM, s well as grades earned in student teaching or field expeiences.
• Undergraduate students must meet the graduation requirements for their primary certification.
• Program Portfolio. Students complete a program portfolio based on the 10 WI Teacher Standards.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Major to Teach Grades PK-12. A teaching certification in English as a Second Language (ESL) is for those who wish to teach English to non-native speakers.

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Application to the English as a Second Language program requires satisfactory completion of the requirements listed below. For more information about the application process, visit our website at: http://www.currinsadvising.soe.uwm.edu.

• PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Test with passing scores in reading, writing and math. When registering for the test, indicate UWM as a score recipient (#1473). Passing score: Reading 175, Math 173. If you are having difficulty passig any portion of the PRAXIS I, please contact your academic advisor prior to taking the test a third time.
• English Composition: Achieve a placement level of 4 or higher on the English Placement Test, or complete English 102 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better.
• Mathematics Skills: Achieve a placement level of 30 or higher on the Math Placement Test, or complete Math 105, 106, 175 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better. Note: Math 105 or 106 are recommended as they also meet core curriculum requirements.
• Completion of CurrIns 300, Introduction to Teaching, with a grade of C or better.
• Completion of Commun 101 or 103 with a grade of C or better.
• A 2.5 minimum GPA in all English as a Second Language content coures.
• A minimum of 48 credits (UWM and transfer credits) at the time of admission application. It is not required to have all the Core Curriculum courses completed at the time of application.

GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the course work in this section will meet the general education requirements (GER) of the University. A complete list of GER courses may be found online at: http://www4.uwm.edu/current_students/ger_information/gercourses.cfm.

The Arts. At least three credits of the nine credits required must be in an approved GER-A course. Choose from Art, Music, Theater, Dance, or Film.

The Humanities. At least six credits of the nine credits required must be in two approved GER-H courses.

The Social Sciences

Cultural Diversity. At least three credits must in an approved Cultural Diversity course. The requirement may be met with any course listed with an ampersand in the GER course listing. Note that Anthro 213, English 276, Ethnic 203 or Hist 263 meets the cultural diversity requirement in addition to the non-western history/contemporary culture and ACT 31 requirements.

Foreign Language. Note: American Sign Language is a foreign language.
One of the following: 
Two consecutive semesters of college instruction in a single foreign language (at least six credits)
Two consecutive years of high school instruction in a single foreign language
Language proficiency on approved exam
(Not required if first semester as a freshman was prior to September 1999)

PL 34 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Act 31 Requirement. A component of the Human Relations Requirement for Teacher Certification met by completing one of the following courses or a one-day seminar.

Non-Western History or Contemporary Culture

ELECTIVE COURSES

Select electives to ensure 128 credits at the time of graduation.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CONTENT AREA - 36 cr.Recommended Sequence:

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A grade of C or better is required for all professional education requirements, including student teaching. Bold designates the preferred course. Prerequisites may be required.

Student Teaching. Students must complete paperwork in order to be assigned a sudent teaching placement. Student teaching deadlines (February or April) are posted on the Field Experience Website: http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.

To be approved for placement, you must meet the following criteria:

•  Be admitted to the School of Education.
•  Completion of all coursework. An exception to allow a student to take a course concurrently with
student teaching requires approval of the student's faculty advisor.
•  Cumulative GPA of a minimum 2.5.
•  A minimum 2.75 in all your content area and professional education courses.
•  Passing scores reflected on your transcript for the PRAXIS II exam: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Content Knowledge #20360.
•  Removal of all F or I (incompletes) grades.
•  TB test results submitted to the Field Experience Office.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION AND CERTIFICATION
 
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education courses. This includes any transfer course work that is counted towards certification at UWM, as well as grades earned in student teaching or field experiences. 
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum 128 credits.
• Completion of the last year of course work (30 credits) in residence at UW-Milwaukee.
• Program Portfolio. Students complete a program portfolio based on the 10 WI Teacher Standards.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Minor. A teaching certification in English as a Second Language (ESL) is for those who wish to teach English to non-native speakers. Students wishing to pursue a minor in ESL must be in the process of obtaining or already have a certification to teach at the Early Childhood, Early Childhood through Adolescence, Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence, or Early Adolescence through Adolescence level.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CONTENT AREA - 18 cr.

Student Teaching. Students must complete paperwork in order to be assigned a student teaching placement. Student teaching deadlines (February or April) are posted on the Field Experience web site: http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.

To be approved for placement, you must meet the following criteria:

•  Be admitted to the School of Education.
•  Completion of all coursework. An exception to allow a student to take a course concurrently with student teaching requires approval of the student's faculty advisor.
•  Cumulative GPA of a minimum 2.5.
•  A minimum of 2.75 in all your content area and professional education courses.
•  Passing scores reflected on your transcript for the PRAXIS II exam: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: Content Knowledge #20360.
•  Removal of all F or I (incompletes) grades.
•  TB test results submitted to the Field Experience Office.
•  Criminal Background Check submitted to the Field Experience Office.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
 
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education coursework.  This includes any transfer coursework that is counted towards certification at UWM, as well as grades earned in student teaching or field experiences. 
• Undergraduate students must meet the graduation requirements for their primary certification.
• Program Portfolio. Students complete a program portfolio based on the 10 WI Teacher Standards.

WORLD LANGUAGES PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS - Major to Teach Grades PK-12

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Application to the World Languages program requires satisfactory completion of the requirements listed below. For more information about the application process, visit our website at: http://www.currinsadvising.soe.uwm.edu.

• PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Test with passing scores in reading, writing and math. When registering for the test, indicate UWM as a score recipient (#1473). Passing score: Reading 175, Writing 174, Math 173. If you are having difficulty passig any portion of the PRAXIS I, please contact your academic advisor prior to taking the test a third time.
• English Composition: Achieve a placement level of 4 or higher on the English Placement Test, or complete English 102 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better.
• Mathematics Skills: Achieve a placement level of 30 or higher on the Math Placement Test, or complete Math 105, 106, 175 or an equivalent with a grade of C or better. Note: Math 105 or 106 are recommended as they also meet core curriculum requirements.
• Completion of CurrIns 300, Introduction to Teaching, with a grade of C or better.
• Completion of Commun 101 or 103 with a grade of C or better.
• A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA in all UWM and transfer courses at the time of admission application.
• A 2.75 cumulative GPA in all language content courses.
• A minimum of 48 credits (UWM and transfer credits) at the time of admission application. It is not required to have all the Core Curriculum courses completed at the time of application.

GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Completion of the course work in this section will meet the general education requirements (GER) of the University. A complete list of GER courses may be found online at: http://www4.uwm.edu/current_students/ger_information/gercourses.cfm.

The Arts. At least three credits of the nine credits required must be in an approved GER-A course. Choose from Art, Music, Theater, Dance, or Film.

The Humanities. At least six credits of the nine credits required must be in two approved GER-H courses. These requirements will be met in the English content areas.

The Social Sciences

Cultural Diversity. At least three credits must in an approved Cultural Diversity course. The requirement may be met with any course listed with an ampersand in the GER course listing. Note that Anthro 213, English 276, Ethnic 203 or Hist 263 meets the cultural diversity requirement in addition to the non-western history/contemporary culture and ACT 31 requirements.

Foreign Language. Note: American Sign Language is a foreign language.
One of the following: 
Two consecutive semesters of college instruction in a single foreign language (at least six credits)
Two consecutive years of high school instruction in a single foreign language
Language proficiency on approved exam
(Not required if first semester as a freshman was prior to September 1999)

PL 34 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

Act 31 Requirement. A component of the Human Relations Requirement for Teacher Certification met by completing one of the following courses or a one-day seminar.

Non-Western History or Contemporary Culture

ELECTIVE COURSES
Select electives to ensure 128 credits at the time of graduation.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CONTENT AREA
Consult with a faculy or academic advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

CHINESE CONTENT AREA - 30 cr.

FRENCH CONTENT AREA - 30 cr.

GERMAN CONTENT AREA - 30 cr.

HEBREW CONTENT AREA
Consult with a faculty or academic advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

ITALIAN CONTENT AREA - 30 cr.

*Retakeable with a change in topic.

LATIN CONTENT AREA - 30 cr.

*Retakeable with a change in topic.

RUSSIAN CONTENT AREA
Consult with a faculty or academic advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

SPANISH CONTENT AREA - 30 cr.

OTHER PROGRAM RQUIREMENTS

Language Proficiency Requirement. A minimum score of Intermediate-High on the ACTFL OPI or equivalent is required prior to student teaching placement. Submit scores from your language proficiency test to your academic advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Immersion Requirement. An immersion experience is required for all prospective language teachers. This requirement must be met by spending a semester or a year in a country where the chosen major language is spoken. Submit documentation of immersion experience to your academic advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction prior to student teaching placement.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A grade of C or better is required for all professional education requirements including student teaching. Bold designates the preferred course. Perequisites may be required.

Student Teaching. Students must complete paperwork in order to be assigned a student teaching placement. Student teaching deadlines (February or April) ae posted on the Field Experience Web site: http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.

To be approved for placement, you must meet the following criteria:

•  Be admitted to the School of Education.
•  Completion of all required coursework.
•  Cumulative GPA of a minimum 2.5.
•  A minimum of 2.75 in all your world languages content area and professional education courses.
•  Passing scores reflected on your transcript for the PRAXIS II exam: #20173 - French, #20181 - German, or #10191 - Spanish. Note: There is currently no PRAXIS II exam for Chinese or Italian. Consult with your faculty advisor.
•  Removal of all F or I (incompletes) grades.
• TB test results submitted to the Field Experience Office.
•  Criminal Background Check submitted to the Field Experience Office.
•  Completion of language proficiency requirement.
• Completion of immersion requirement.

English as a Second Language Minor. World Language majors wishing to complete an English as a Second Language minor should complete these additional requirements:

*Taken concurrently with CurrIns 438 for a total of 10 credits. Passing scores on the PRAXIS II (#20360) prior to student teaching placement.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
 
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education courses.  This includes any transfer course work that is counted towards certification at UWM, as well as grades earned in student teaching or field experiences.
• Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 128 credits. 
• Completion of the last year of course work (30 credits) in residence at UW-Milwaukee.
• Program Portfolio. Students complete a program portfolio based on the 10 WI Teacher Standards.

WORLD LANGUAGES PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS - MINOR

The World Languages minor is designed for individuals who wish to earn a Wisconsin teaching certification to teach a foreign language. Students wishing to pursue this certification must be in the process of obtaining or already have an initial certification.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CONTENT AREA
Consult with a faculty or academic advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

CHINESE CONTENT AREA - 18 cr.

FRENCH CONTENT AREA - 18 cr.

GERMAN CONTENT AREA - 18 cr.

HEBREW CONTENT AREA
Consult with a faculy or academic advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

ITALIAN CONTENT AREA - 18 cr.

LATIN CONTENT AREA - 18 cr.

RUSSIAN CONTENT AREA
Consult with a faculy or academic advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

SPANISH CONTENT AREA - 18 cr.

OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Language Proficiency Requirement. A minimum score of Intermediate-High on the ACTFL OPI or equivalent is required prior to student teaching placement. Submit scores from your language proficiency test to your academic advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.

Immersion Requirement. An immersion experience is required for all prospective language teachers. This requirement must be met by spending a semester or a year in a country where the chosen major language is spoken. Submit documentation of immersion experience to your academic advisor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction prior to student teaching placement.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A grade of C or better is required for all professional education requirements, including student teaching. Prerequisites may be required.

Student Teaching. Students must complete paperwork in order to be assigned a sudent teaching placement. Student teaching deadlines (February or April) are posted on the Field Experience Website: http://www4.uwm.edu/soe/student_services/professional_ed/field_ex/teach_app.

To be approved for placement, you must meet the following criteria:

•  Be admitted to the School of Education.
•  Completion of all required coursework.
•  Cumulative GPA of a minimum 2.5.
•  A minimum 2.75 in all your world language content area and professional education courses.
•  Passing scores reflected on your transcript for the PRAXIS II exam: #20173 - French, #20181 - German, or #10191 - Spanish. Note: There is currently no PRAXIS II exam for Chinese or Italian. Consult with your faculty advisor.
•  Removal of all F or I (incompletes) grades.
•  TB test results submitted to the Field Experience Office.
• Criminal Background Check submitted to the Field Experience Office.
• Completion of language proficiency requirement.
• Completion of immersion requirement.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
 
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in all professional education coursework. This includes any transfer coursework that is counted towards certification at UWM, as well as grades earned in student teaching or field experiences. 
• Undergraduate students must meet the graduation requirements for their primary certification.
• Program Portfolio. Students complete a program portfolio based on the 10 WI Teacher Standards.

Courses

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Curriculum and Instruction (CURRINS)