Teacher Education

UWEC's adaptive music certificate is an add-on certificate program for music education majors looking to become more informed and inclusive in their teaching. The certificate encompasses the requirements for the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) certification in adaptive education, certifying music education majors to teach music to all students in Pre-K through grade 12.

This certificate focuses on the three pillars of bilingualism, biculturalism, and biliteracy. Using those pillars, you will build the skills to create inclusive, language-rich classrooms where all learners feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Explore differences in learning across various contexts and experiences.

This 15-credit online certificate program is for those ready to step into a leadership role as a director of special education and pupil services.

UW-Eau Claire's elementary-middle education bachelor's degree leads to licensure to teach grades K-9 in Wisconsin elementary and middle-level schools.

Enhance your education and understanding of diverse learners, their families, and fellow professionals.

This certificate program is for pre-service and in-service teachers interested in including students with disabilities in the general education classroom.

This pathway is a route for nontraditional undergraduate and other adult learners to complete a preparation program and become practicing teachers in Wisconsin.

Graduates of our remarkable program are licensed to teach both special education in K-12 classrooms and general education in K-9 classrooms. Graduates are also uniquely qualified to co-teach with another educator in an inclusive classroom. This is the only program of its kind in the UW System.

Cultivate the minds of young musicians with a music teaching, choral bachelor's degree from UW-Eau Claire.

Earn your adaptive physical education license and learn how to develop curriculum so that it is appropriate for children with disabilities and special needs.

Inspire the minds of young musicians with our newly developed teaching - all music, instrumental emphasis major. 

UW-Eau Claire's English and language arts bachelor's degree prepares you to become a certified English and language arts teacher in grades 4-12.

Teach French to students in pre-K through grade 12 with a bachelor's degree in French education.

Graduates of UW-Eau Claire's teaching - mathematics program earn the licensure necessary to teach all math courses to students in grades 4-12.

Earn your license to teach physical education, health education, and adaptive physical education as well as a license in coaching pre-K-12.

Learn how to motivate student-athletes of all ages and abilities. Completion of the minor qualifies you for a PK-12 license in coaching and prepares you for a career leading athletes in a variety of sports — and life. 

Make a positive impact on our environment and the next generation.

A rigorous curriculum paired with real-world experience gives you the skills and certification necessary to teach science and chemistry to the next generation.

Earn your license to teach any science class to grades 4-12, with in-depth and specialized knowledge of teaching earth/space science material.

Further your understanding of physics and earn your license to teach science and physics to grades 4-12. 

Gain historical knowledge and earn the licensure necessary to teach social studies and history to grades 4-12.

Combine your love for Spanish and teaching with a bachelor's degree in Spanish education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Graduates of the program are certified to teach Spanish to students in PK through grade 12.

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to confidently teach Spanish and English to speakers of other languages with this innovative degree from UW-Eau Claire.

Explore this minor designed for teachers looking to teach English to speakers of other languages in an American school.