Elementary Middle Education - Dual Licensure Requirements (BSE)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements - 29 units 1,2 | ||
| ELEMMID 318 | INTEGRATING THE CREATIVE ARTS INTO TEACHING CURRICULUM | 4 |
| ELEMMID 324 | TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3 |
| ELEMMID 363 | THE TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3 |
| or ELEMMID 364 | TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE MIDDLE GRADES | |
| ELEMMID 418 | MIDDLE SCHOOL SEMINAR: FOCUS ON ASSESSMENT | 1 |
| ELEMMID 419 | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEMINAR: FOCUS ON CULTURALLY RELEVANT PRACTICES | 1 |
| ELEMMID 425 | TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE GRADES | 3 |
| READING 360 | FOUNDATIONS OF LITERACY IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3 |
| READING 461 | LITERACY ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSIVE INTERVENTION STRATEGIES | 3 |
| READING 462 | LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN THE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE GRADES | 5 |
| EDFOUND 424 | MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3 |
| Total Units | 29 | |
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An approved minor (Bilingual/Bicultural & ESL Education, Library Media K-12 Minor, or Adaptive Education) is required for this emphasis.
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GPA requirements:
- To graduate from the College of Education and Professional Studies, students in a BSE licensure major must have at least a combined GPA of 2.75.
- Students must achieve a grade of "C" (2.00) or better in all major requirements and MATH 148 and MATH 149 before they can enroll in CIFLD 411 or CIFLD 412.
- Students must either pass the standardized content knowledge test approved by the State Superintendent or achieve a content GPA of 3.00 or higher across BIOLOGY 214 or GEOGRPY 252 or any conservation science course and general education lab science; CORE 120, CORE 140 or any history course; ELEMMID 324, ELEMMID 363/ELEMMID 364, and ELEMMID 425; MATH 148 and MATH 149; READING 360, READING 461, and READING 462; ENGLISH 101, ENGLISH 102, or ENGLISH 105; and COMM 110.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Licensure Requirements | ||
| SPECED 205 | INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| CIGENRL 350 | INTRODUCTION TO BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL EDUCATION AND ESL | 3 |
| LIBMEDIA 201 | TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS | 1 |
| EDFNDPRC 210 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION AND TEACHING | 3 |
| EDFOUND 243 | FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION IN A PLURALISTIC SOCIETY | 3 |
| EDFOUND 222 | CHILD DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| or EDFOUND 478 | ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT | |
| MATH 148 | MATHEMATICS FOR THE ELEMENTARY TEACHER I | 3 |
| MATH 149 | MATHEMATICS FOR THE ELEMENTARY TEACHER II | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 214 | ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY | 3 |
| or GEOGRPY 252 | GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES | |
| SPECED 360 | BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT FOR THE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS 3 | 3 |
| or EDFOUND 475 | BUILDING EQUITABLE CLASSROOM RELATIONSHIPS | |
| Student Teaching: | ||
| A. SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR TWO CREDITS: | 2 | |
| DIRECTED TEACHING - ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||
| FIELD STUDY IN ESL/BILINGUAL EDUCATION-MIDDLE/HIGH SCH PLACEMENT | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCES | ||
| B. SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOR TWO CREDITS: | 2 | |
| DIRECTED TEACHING - ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||
| FIELD STUDY IN ESL/BILINGUAL EDUCATION-ELEMENTARY PLACEMENT | ||
| C. SELECT 10 CREDITS FROM THE FOLLOWING: | 10 | |
| DIRECTED TEACHING - ELEMENTARY | ||
| DIRECTED TEACHING-MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||
| D. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: | 2 | |
| STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR | ||
| Total Units | 44 | |
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Adaptive education minor should take SPECED 360; other emphasis areas should take EDFOUND 475.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 101 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| MATH 139 | 3 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | CIGENRL 350 | 3 |
| SPECED 205 | 3 | MATH 148 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | EDFOUND 222 | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | ||
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| MATH 149 | 3 | EDFNDPRC 210 | 3 |
| Any Lab Science (GL) | 4 | EDFOUND 243 | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | SPECED 466 | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 214 or GEOGRPY 252 | 3 | SPECED 321 | 3 |
| LIBMEDIA 201 | 1 | SPECED 322 | 3 |
| CORE 120 or 140 | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ELEMMID 363* | 3 | SPECFLD 410* | 2 |
| ELEMMID 324* | 3 | ELEMMID 418* | 1 |
| READING 360* | 3 | SPECED 458* | 3 |
| SPECED 327 | 3 | READING 461* | 3 |
| SPECED 325 | 3 | EDFOUND 424* | 3 |
| SPECED 361* | 3 | CORE 390 | 3 |
| 18 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| READING 462* | 5 | CIFLD 411 or 412 | 10 |
| ELEMMID 318* | 4 | CIGENRL 470 | 2 |
| SPECED 360 | 3 | ||
| CIFLD 401* | 2 | ||
| ELEMMID 419* | 1 | ||
| ELEMMID 425* | 3 | ||
| 18 | 12 | ||
| Total Units: 127 | |||
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Require Admission to Professional Education. You will not be allowed to register for these courses without applying, and being admitted to the College of Education and Professional Studies. Eligibility requirements can be found at: https://www.uww.edu/coeps/advising-licensure#admissions
The BSE in Elementary-Middle Education with an adaptive education minor prepares students for Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction licensure to teach Kindergarten-Ninth grade. The adaptive education minor is a supplemental license that prepares candidates to modify content, instructional strategies and learning environments for children with disabilities and other children with special needs in the regular education setting. The adaptive education minor does NOT result in a K-12 special education license. Students will also be required to pass additional assessments prior to student teaching and licensure.
First Year Advising Notes: By the end of the first year your GPA should be a minimum of 2.75 in order to meet the basic requirements for admission to the College of Education and Professional Studies. Students should complete CIGENRL 350 and SPECED 205 by the end of their first year to help determine their emphasis.
Goals: Talk to your academic advisor about your interests and goals and begin to understand career options for your major. Explore student groups and organizations and join one that feels right for you. These groups offer a great way to learn more about the major and begin networking. Explore on-campus resources such as undergraduate research opportunities, the Mary Poppe Chrisman Success Center, and the Center for Global Education.
Second Year Advising Notes: To stay on track, you should complete your foundation block courses by the end of your second year. You should plan to apply for admission to Professional Studies at the beginning of your fourth semester, once you have completed 40 credits. Make sure you meet the basic requirements for admission by visiting our website: https://www.uww.edu/coeps/advising-licensure#admissions
Goals: Be admitted to Professional Studies and get to know the resources available to you in Winther Hall such as the Cloud Lab, the Office of Clinical Experiences, and the Academic Advising Office.
After your second year: Understand your program plan and graduation requirements.
Third Year Advising Notes:A faculty member will be assigned as your advisor once you are admitted to Professional Studies. They should be used to help you determine your program plan.
Goals: Pursue a leadership position within a student organization or volunteer group. Get to know your professors, especially in your major. Start connecting what you learn in the classroom to how it will apply to your career.
After your third year: Work with your faculty advisor to make sure you’re on track to graduate. Continue to seek major-related employment.
Fourth Year Advising Notes: Apply for graduation online through the Registrar’s Office one full semester before you anticipate graduating. Complete all required testing.
Goals: Work with the Career Service Office to perfect your resume and cover letter. Attend networking events, career fairs, and employer information meetings. Read professional journals and consider a student membership in a professional organization.
After your fourth year: Work with your program coordinator and the Office of Clinical Experiences in order to confirm your student teaching placement.