Program Overview

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Education: English and Language Arts, 4-12 Education

The English and Language Arts, 4-12 Education Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is designed for individuals interested in teaching English with a focus on social justice and urban education. This program is a major and is offered on campus.

Program Type

• Major

Program Format

• On Campus

Why English and Language Arts, 4-12 Education?

The program focuses on culturally responsive practice grounded in research and theoretical perspectives, educating teachers to work in various settings and addressing diverse student populations. It offers full-year placements in urban classrooms and opportunities to tutor students online in writing.

Program Highlights

• Recognized as a top English Education Program in Wisconsin, with 21 certifiers receiving awards for "Student Teacher of the Year" or "First-Year Teacher of the Year" since 2002.
• Program certifiers are agents of change, schooled in social justice and equity awareness.
• Taught by highly experienced and professionally involved educators with national and state teaching awards.
• Field supervisors have advanced degrees and extensive classroom teaching experience, supporting teacher candidates to succeed.

Multiliteracies, Languages, and Cultures Resource Library (MLC)

The MLC Resource Library provides interdisciplinary teaching materials for teacher candidates, practicing teachers, graduate students, and faculty, accessible for instructional materials and course assignments.

Career

English language arts teachers are change-makers, supporting learners to be critical thinkers, persuasive writers, confident speakers, independent readers, and discriminating researchers. Certification can lead to other teacher leadership professional opportunities, including administration, curriculum design, research, and analysis.

Program Requirements

View the specific requirements for the program, which include undergraduate and post-baccalaureate pathways.

Post-Baccalaureate Program

For students who already hold a bachelor's degree, the post-baccalaureate teaching certification program is available, with the possibility of applying previous coursework towards the program.

Graduate Program

Contact Dr. Kristine Lize, program director, for more information on the graduate program, including the C&I master's degree program.

UWM Admission

• Undergraduate Admission: Meet all UWM admissions requirements and complete the Universities of Wisconsin Application.
• Post-Baccalaureate Certification: For individuals with an undergraduate degree aspiring to become classroom teachers, leading to teaching certification and licensure.
• Graduate Admission: Meet all UWM Graduate School admission requirements for the School of Education Curriculum and Instruction, MS or Exceptional Education, MS program.

Application Process for Post-Baccalaureate Students

1. Complete the Universities of Wisconsin Application, selecting "Degree" and "Bachelor's Degree" to ensure correct coding.
2. Choose UW-Milwaukee as the campus and select "Education & Training" followed by the specific area.
3. Include a statement in the essay portion indicating the pursuit of teaching certification and any current WI teaching license information or subject areas of interest.
4. Submit official transcripts from all institutions, except UWM.

School of Education: Advancement to Professional Sequence Process

All applicants must meet specific requirements to advance to the professional program sequence, including:

• Undergraduate students: 58 credits with a 2.5 GPA, 2.75 GPA in English content courses, and additional requirements.
• Post-Baccalaureate students: A bachelor's degree, cumulative 2.5 GPA, 2.75 GPA in English content courses, and applications must be received by September 27.

Faculty

• Kristine Lize, PhD: Chair of English and Reading Teacher Programs, Director of the Stritch Family Literacy Center, and Program Director of English and Language Arts Education, Grades 4-12.

Important Dates

• Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Application Deadline: September 27.