Program Summary

• Includes field experiences
• Need Flexible Schedule
• Takes 2 1/2 to 3 years to complete after general education requirements

License Categories

• (Ages 0-8) PreK-Grade 3
  Education Major
• (Ages 6-12/13) Grade 1-7/8
  Education Major w/ Minor
• (Ages 10-21) Grades 6 -12+
  Major w/ Education Minor
• (All Ages) Grades PK-12
  Certain Fields Only:
  Art, Music, Foreign Languages, Theater, English as a Second Language

Makeup of Program

• 35 Education Majors
  • Pre-K & Elementary Ed
  • Elementary Ed w/ academic minor
• 35 Education Minors
  • Academic Major w/ Education Minor

Admission as a Candidate

• Admitted to UW Green Bay
• Completion of EDUC 295 with “C” or better (for Freshmen)
• Complete 28 credits (for 10-21 and All Ages, major should be 50% completed)
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above
• Pass all sections of PPST exam
• Complete the application form
• Short interview

*The Admissions Committee has the option of admitting 10% of candidates that do not meet certain criteria

PPST (Pre-professional Skills Test)

• PPST is offered 2 specified times on campus (pencil & paper test)
• Computer generated tests can be taken by appointment at UW-Stevens Point or UW-Oshkosh campuses

Acceptance to Program for Full Admission

• "B" or better in Education 290
• Earn 40 university credits
• Maintain a 3.00 GPA or better
• Receive a positive recommendation from ED 290 instructor and classroom teacher

Application Deadlines

• First Friday in October (for spring semester admission)
• Third Friday in February (for fall semester admission)

Classes Before Education

• Education (EDUC) 206
• Education (EDUC) 295

Student Teaching

• 9 or 18 weeks