Programs and degree requirements
<p><strong>UW-Whitewater offers the following Kindergarten — 12th Grade Education undergraduate degrees:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/art-design/art-education-bse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science in Education – Art Education</a> | <a href="https://www.uww.edu/documents/colleges/cac/ArtDesign/ArtEducation-BSE4yr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/education-professional-studies/curriculum-instruction/business-ed-and-comp-sci-ed-emphasis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science in Education — Business Education — Business & Computer Science Education Comprehensive Emphasis</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/coeps/eca/BusinessComputerScience-BSE-4yr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/education-professional-studies/curriculum-instruction/business-education-business-and-marketing-education-emphasis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science in Education — Business Education — Business & Marketing Education Comprehensive Emphasis</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/coeps/eca/BusinessMarketingComp-BSE-4yr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/world-languages-and-cultures/french-bse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science in Education — French</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/coeps/eca/French-BSE-4yr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/world-languages-and-cultures/german-bse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science in Education — German</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/coeps/eca/German-BSE-4yr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-education-choral-emphasis-bm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Music — Music Education, Choral emphasis</a> | <a href="https://www.uww.edu/documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/music-bm-choral-ed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/music/music-education-instrumental-emphasis-bm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Music — Music Education, Instrumental emphasis</a> | <a href="https://www.uww.edu/documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/music-bm-instrumental-ed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/education-professional-studies/kinesiology/physical-education-licensure-emphasis-bse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science in Education — Physical Education - Health Education and Adapted PE Emphasis | </a><a href="https://www.uww.edu/documents/colleges/coeps/pe/PhysicalEducation-BSE4yr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/world-languages-and-cultures/spanish-bse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science in Education — Spanish</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/coeps/eca/Spanish-BSE-4yr.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/theatre-dance/theatre-bse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bachelor of Science in Education — Theatre</a> | <a href="https://www.uww.edu/documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/checksheets/theatre-BSE-checksheet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
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<p>The Early Childhood through Adolescence program leads to a few different education degree options. Most students will work toward a Bachelor of Science in Education through a specific academic area, which will prepare them for licensure in one or more subjects. </p>
<p>Students interested in teaching music in grades K-12 will work toward a Bachelor of Music. </p>
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<p>Because the Early Childhood through Adolescence program is customizable to your interests and career goals, the degree requirements will vary greatly from student to student. In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, you’ll take foundation courses in education and round out your coursework with classes from your chosen major, such as art, music or world languages. </p>
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<p>The core education classes might include: </p>
<ul>
<li>Introduction to Education and Teaching</li>
<li>Education in a Pluralistic Society</li>
<li>Educational Psychology</li>
<li>Measurement and Evaluation in the Secondary School</li>
<li>Introduction to Special Education</li>
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How to apply
<p>To apply, you’ll complete the UW-Whitewater application for admission and indicate your interest in earning a degree in education .</p>
<p>While you can declare education as your major when you enter UW-Whitewater, you’ll need to be admitted to Professional Education separately. This requires:</p>
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<li>completion of 40 credits</li>
<li>a GPA of at least 2.75</li>
<li>passing all education foundation courses</li>
<li>attending all required program meetings/orientation</li>
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