Teaching Wisconsin’s Teachers, Strengthening America’s Future
The Department of Teaching and Learning offers programs for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. We prepare teachers at the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate level to work in settings serving culturally and linguistically diverse children.
Our department features an American Sign Language studies degree, as well as training for interpreters of American Sign Language. We are committed to social justice, equity, and advocacy for children, youth, and families. We educate students to be effective, evidence-based practitioners and leaders, prepared to serve diverse communities situated locally, regionally, and globally.
At the undergraduate level, the department offers teacher education programs for Early Childhood (grades PK-3), Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence (grades 1-8), Early Adolescence Through Adolescence (grades 6-12), and Early Childhood Through Adolescence Level (PK-12), in regular and special education. The department offers interpreter training and American Sign Language programs at the undergraduate level. At the graduate level, the department offers Masters degrees in Curriculum and Instruction (with multiple specializations) and Exceptional Education, certificates in a wide variety of specialty areas, and participates in the School-wide Urban Education Doctoral Program.
Our Programs
Education, BS
- American Sign Language Studies
- ASL/English Interpretation
- Early Adolescence – Adolescence: English Education
- Early Adolescence – Adolescence: Mathematics Education
- Early Adolescence – Adolescence: Science Education
- Early Adolescence – Adolescence: Social Studies Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood – Adolescence: Second Language Education
- Elementary Education
- Inclusion and Accessibility Studies
Exceptional Education, BS
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
The School of Education offers a diverse and comprehensive offering of post-baccalaureate programs leading to teaching certification and licensure.
The Post-Baccalaureate term is used by the School of Education to describe students who already have an undergraduate degree but want to return to school to obtain a teacher certification in order to teach in Wisconsin Public Schools.
For a list of available post-baccalaureate programs, visit the Licensure / Certification webpage.
Curriculum and Instruction, MS
Concentrations
- Cultures and Communities Education
- Early Childhood Education
- English Education: Creative Writing
- English Education: Literature and Cultural Theory
- English Education: Media, Cinema, and Digital Studies
- English Education: Rhetoric and Professional Writing
- Mathematics Education
- Mathematics Teacher Leadership
- Reading Education
- Science Education
- Urban Social Studies
Exceptional Education, MS
Post baccalaureate students have the option to combine teacher certification with a master’s degree program. Additionally, we have a masters’ option involving a specialized focus other than certification. Please click on the program title for information.
Urban Education, PhD
Our department offers specializations in Curriculum & Instruction, Exceptional Education, and Mathematics Education as part of the Urban Education Doctoral Program.
Specializations
Accelerated Master’s Degree (BS/MS)
Earn your BS in Special Education, plus a Master’s in Exceptional Education in just 5 years!
Undergraduate Certificates
Graduate Certificates
- Advanced Study in Teaching and Learning
- Assistive Technology and Design
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Global Educator
- Interdisciplinary Language and Literacy Intervention (ILLI)
- Mathematics Teacher Leadership
- Transition for Students with Disabilities
Cohorts
Mathematics Education
Contact Us
For more information or questions about the program
(414) 229-4721
soeinfo@uwm.edu