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Teacher Education Program - Gateways

GATEWAYS

Gateways

The undergraduate Teacher Education Program prepares students to become a licensed teacher.  The program is structured around a series of four gateways to ensure that students are meeting all of the licensure, major and degree requirements.

Gateway 1

Program Admission

First Year and Sophomore Year
 
  • It is strongly recommended that you purchase our online platform, Experiential Learning Cloud (ELC) formerly know as Tevera. This platform will be used to house your Wisconsin Department of Instruction required documents such as HR hours, training certifications, class assessments, and clinical and student teaching evaluations in one place.
  • Complete direct admission application (if eligible – first year or transfer students)
  • Attend the mandatory group advising
  • Begin University Studies Program (USP) coursework
  • Visit an Undergraduate Advising Resource Center (UARC) adviser 
  • Take EDU 110 and 235
  • Consider joining a student education group
  • Apply to the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) after 26 credits if not directly admitted

 

Gateway 2

Program Requirements

Sophomore and Junior Years
  • Continue USP curriculum
  • Begin coursework in major and education curriculum
  • Begin field experiences
  • Meet with an Undergraduate Advising Resource Center (UARC) adviser to create a plan to graduation.
  • Identify and participate in activities involving K-12 students
  • Participate in Career and Professional Development workshops
  • When a minimum of 55 credits or more (40 credits for Physical Ed) are earned meet with your assigned COEHS faculty adviser

Gateway 3

Apply for Student Teaching

Junior and Senior Years
  • Complete major and education program coursework
  • Complete the content assessment
  • Take the FORT exam (if needed)
  • Achieve a leadership role within a student organization
  • Participate in a Career and Professional Development resume workshop
  • Apply for student teaching experience (March 1 or October 1 of the semester before student teaching)

Gateway 4

Student Teaching and Program Completion

Senior Year
 
  • Begin student teaching
  • Participate in the mock interview day
  • Develop a career search plan
  • Submit teaching license application
  • Apply for graduation