Program Overview

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education Programs

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in education.

Program Overview

The School of Education provides various academic programs, including:

• Major
• Minor
• Master's
• Doctoral
• Accelerated Graduate Degree
• Education Specialist
• Certificate
• Post-Baccalaureate Certification

Departments

The School of Education is composed of several departments, which offer specialized programs and courses.

Research Areas

The School of Education is involved in various research areas, including:

• Center for Mathematics and Science Education Research (CMSER)
• Consulting Office for Research and Evaluation (CORE)
• Institute for Urban Education

Community & Engagement

The School of Education is committed to community engagement and offers various programs, including:

• Community & Engagement Overview
• Charter Schools
• Council on Professional Education
• Institute for Urban Education
• Professional Development
• Stritch Family Literacy Center
• UWM Writing Project

Inclusive Early Childhood Education Program

The School of Education has received a $2.87 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for an inclusive early childhood education program. The program offers dual certification in early childhood education and early childhood special education, as well as add-on certification for English as a Second Language and/or Bilingual Education.

Program Details

• The program is designed to support both students entering the teaching profession and teachers already in classrooms.
• The program will provide mentors to work with teachers.
• The program aims to build competency within each teacher candidate to teach all learners and work in a more affirming inclusive space.

Program Goals

• The program aims to increase achievement for English language learners.
• The program seeks to encourage more teachers from diverse backgrounds to become part of the profession.
• The program will work to give teachers the cultural background to recognize children with different languages and abilities as having unique assets.

Educational Administration and Supervision (Ed Admin) Program

The Educational Administration and Supervision (Ed Admin) Program offers information sessions for prospective students.

Program Information Sessions

• The program information sessions are scheduled to take place on February 18, March 18, and April 23, 2026.
• The sessions will provide an overview of the program and its requirements.