Economics Teaching
Take it to the classroom
UW-Eau Claire has a proven record of turning out amazing teachers. If you feel passionate about sharing your knowledge with the next generation, this rigorous program might be for you. Talk to your advisor to discuss the requirements for entrance to the teacher education program.
Students in K-12 will one day be making the important decisions for themselves and society. They will grow up to be consumers, borrowers, investors and voters. The future depends on their ability to make reasoned, informed choices, and an early grounding in economics can impart that skill. We teach other crucial skills long before college; why should economic reasoning wait?
Economics major, teaching
36 credits
This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Education Studies: Option B and leads to licensure to teach Economics in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms.
What classes will I take with this degree?
Follow the link below to see a sample degree plan for the economics teaching major. You may be able to modify this plan. Speak to your advisor for options.
What are the requirements?
Need clarification on the various requirements for this degree? Start by looking over the information in the current catalog, then make an appointment and talk to your academic advisor.
Economics minor, teaching
24 credits
This minor is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Education Studies: Option B or C and leads to licensure to teach Economics in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms. See the current course catalog for more specifics.
How do I declare economics as my major or minor?
If you are interested in declaring economics as your major or minor, or if you are considering switching your current major, please see your academic advisor or contact the economics department chair at econ@uwec.edu.