UWM Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 School of Education Curriculum and Instruction

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• Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Level (Collaborative Teacher Education Program for Urban Communities)
• Early Childhood Level
• Early Adolescence through Adolescence Level
• Bilingual, English as a Second Language (ESL), and World Language Certification
• Courses: Curriculum and Instruction (CURRINS)

The goal of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is to prepare PK–12 teachers who are able to provide maximum educational opportunities for children in the urban community.

At the undergraduate level this department offers teacher education programs at the Early Childhood Level, Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Level, Early Adolescence through Adolescence Level, and Early Childhood through Adolescence Level.

The graduate program, which includes in-service education, is described in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate Bulletin and in materials provided by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Room 310, Enderis Hall.

All undergraduate students majoring in curriculum and instruction programs are initially enrolled as Education – Intended majors. They are advised in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, and follow the curriculum requirements of their department program.

Admission Application Requirements

Students in programs in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction need to meet the following requirements as well as their specific department and program requirements for admission application.

GPA. Most programs require students to attain a GPA of 2.5 on either 45 or 58 credits of course work (including transfer work) before applying. Please refer to specific programs for additional GPA requirements and the specific number of credits..

PRAXIS I: Pre-Professional Skills Test. Passing written and computer-based scores on the PRAXIS I Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) are: Reading 175, Writing 174, Math 173. Information about the PRAXIS test series can be found at online at www.ets.org

University English Composition Requirement and Mathematics Requirement. These two requirements are met through Placement Testing or approved course work. They are part of the University General Education Requirements (GER). See that section of this catalog for details, or contact your academic advisor. 

Communication Proficiency Requirement. Communication proficiency is demonstrated by earning a grade of C or better in Commun 101 (Introduction to Communication) or Commun 103 (Public Speaking). The communicative abilities of a student remain under constant review as a factor for retention in programs. A student experiencing communication difficulties may be remanded for remedial work.

Field Experience Education Requirements. "Introduction to Teaching," CurrIns 100. All students in teacher education programs, except post-baccalaureate certification students in the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence, Early Adolescence through Adolescence, and Early Childhood through Adolescence programs, are required to complete CurrIns 100, Introduction to Teaching, with a grade of C or better. The course includes an individual field experience component through which students satisfy a minimum of 50 clock hours of pre-student teaching field experience in urban settings. Field placements are arranged by the Field Experience Program Manager, Enderis 295.
Note: Students in the Collaborative Teacher Education Program for Urban Communities must take CurrIns 100 concurrently with EdPol 375 (Cultural Foundations of Education).

ACT 31 Human Relations Requirement

The ACT 31 requirement is a component of the Human Relations Requirement for all Teacher Certification programs met by completing Anthro 213, English 276, Ethnic 203, Hist 263, or a one-day seminar.

Early Childhood Level

Students who successfully complete the early childhood education program and are recommended by the Department are eligible for the State of Wisconsin teaching certificates at the Early Childhood Level.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Students not enrolled in a degree program in an accredited institution prior to September, 1986, must also meet the UWM General Education Requirements, including the cultural diversity and foreign language requirement.

Core Curriculum Requirements. Specific course requirements have been developed in four core areas: fine arts, humanities, natural sciences/mathematics, and social sciences.

Fine Arts Core (8 elective credits, including 3 GER-A).

Humanities Core (12 credits, including 6 GER-H).CurrIns 651; English 201, 202, 203, 204, 205 or 206; a three-credit elective in literature; and a three-credit elective in humanities.

Natural Sciences/Math Core (15 credits, including 6 GER NS/L). Math 175 and 176 with a C or better; one biological science course; one earth science course from among the areas of astronomy, atmospheric sciences, CES, geology, and geological sciences; and one physical science course from departments of Chemistry and Physics. At least two science courses must have associated lab experiences.

Social Sciences Core (9 credits). Hist 151 or 152; Pol Sci 104 or 105; and three credits of a non-western history or contemporary culture elective.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Computer Education Requirement. (CurrIns 325.)

Minor Requirements. For students electing the Early Childhood Certification program there is no minor requirement.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Student Teaching Requirements: 13 cr. Early Childhood majors must have completed all required education courses prior to student teaching. 

Student teaching is a full-day, full public school semester experience following the calendar and daily schedule of the cooperating school. The student teaching portion of the professional requirements includes related course work and meetings with the University supervisor. It is wise to consider the student teaching semester as a full-day commitment. Students should limit outside employment and restrict their program to 16 credits.

Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Level (Collaborative Teacher Education Program for Urban Communities)

Students who successfully complete the Collaborative Teacher Education Program for Urban Communities and are recommended by the Department are eligible for State of Wisconsin teaching certificates at the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence (MC-EA) Level.

Students not enrolled in a degree program in an accredited institution prior to September, 1986, must also meet the UWM General Education Requirements, including the cultural diversity and foreign language requirement.

Core Curriculum Requirements. Specific course requirements have been developed in four core areas: fine arts, humanities, natural sciences/mathematics, and social sciences. In addition, the program requires completion of a composition requirement. 

Fine Arts Core (3 cr of GER-A).

Humanities Core (6 cr). English 201 or 233 and English 215.

Natural Science and Mathematics Core (12 cr). Mathematics (6 cr): Math 175 and Math 176 with a C or better. Science (6 cr): Bio Sci elective and Physical Science elective.

Natural Science Core (6 cr). Bio Sci elective and Science elective

Social Science Core (6 cr). Hist 151 or Hist 152; Pol Sci 104 or Pol Sci 105.

Focus Areas. Students must select two focus areas of study for 18 credits each to total 36 credits. One focus area must be selected from each of the following two groups:

Group 1: Natural Science or Mathematics

Group 2: English/Language Arts or Social Studies or Bilingual Education or ESL or World Language

BLOCK 1, 14 Cr.

BLOCK 2, 15 Cr.

BLOCK 3, 15 Cr.

BLOCK 4, 11-15 Cr.

All courses in Blocks 1 ,2, and 3 must be completed prior to beginning student teaching in Block 4. A GPA of 2.75 is required for admission to student teaching

Student teaching is a full-day, full public school semester experience following the calendar and daily schedule of the cooperating school. The student teaching portion of the professional requirements includes related course work and meetings with the University supervisor. Conferences often occur after 3:30 p.m. It is wise to consider the student teaching semester as a full-day commitment. Students should limit outside employment and restrict their programs to 16 credits. Students will student teach in a Milwaukee Public School.

Students in the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Level program in Curriculum and Instruction will be denied admission to student teaching if they have a grade below C in any prior methods course or student teaching experience, or if they have been previously counseled out of student teaching and/or have graduated without certification from a teacher education program because of poor performance in student teaching.

Early Adolescence through Adolescence Level

Students who successfully complete the Early Adolescence through Adolescence education program and are recommended by the Department are eligible for State of Wisconsin Teaching Certificates in selected teaching areas at the Early Adolescence through Adolescence Level.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

Students not enrolled in a degree program in an accredited institution prior to September, 1986, must also meet the UWM General Education Requirements including the cultural diversity and foreign language requirement. (Does not pertain to Post Bac certification students.)

Secondary Education Core Curriculum Requirements. A total of 40 credits is required to complete the Core Curriculum requirements. At least nine credits are required from each of the following (the student must take course work from more than one department in each area): humanities, social sciences (excluding Comm 101 or 103), fine arts, and natural sciences/mathematics. Students must also complete four credits of electives in a core curricular area other than their teaching major or minor.

For courses which satisfy the distribution requirements of fine arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, see the GER listing in the current Schedule of Classes.

Subject Specialization Requirements. The student is encouraged to complete two teaching majors, or a broad field major, or a teaching major and a teaching minor. The requirements for specific majors and minors are listed in the following sections.

Each of the secondary programs has enrollment limits related to the Department’s capacity to serve students. Program admission is competitive, and each program has minimum GPA requirements for admission to student teaching and for graduation and certification. Requirements vary among the subject areas. Applications for admission are received twice per year, in September and in mid-January. However, please check with your faculty advisor to confirm the admission periods and to learn of the requirements in your subject area.

Some minors listed are certifiable only in combination with a related approved major area. These minors are not certifiable with majors in unrelated fields.

See your advisor for specific details in each program.

Professional Education Requirements

The educational foundations and methods requirements and the student teaching requirements are listed below. Note: for mathematics and science, the courses and requirements differ. Please refer to the science section and consult with advisors for the courses and sequencing.

Student Teaching. For students seeking certification in grades 6-12, two student teaching experiences are required-one in the middle school grades and one in the secondary school grades. Middle school student teaching is offered only in fall semesters; it is coordinated with a field experience requirement (CurrIns 316) and with the content area methods courses. Secondary school student teaching is offered in spring semesters. It generally requires a full-day, full-semester time commitment, following the calendar and daily schedule of the cooperating school. Student teaching is not available in the summer or during evening hours. Except in the case of special programs, student teaching placements are made in the city of Milwaukee and in the nearby metropolitan area.

Admission to these student teaching programs requires the recommendation of the program advisor. Students must have completed, or very nearly have completed, the academic majors and minors in addition to the professional education sequence prior to student teaching.

SECONDARY TEACHING MAJORS AND MINORS

Computer Science. The certification program in computer science is designed to prepare individuals to teach computer science in secondary schools. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requires special certification for teachers in this area. The certification requirements for this area are undergoing change at this time. See advisor for details. The proposed plan calls for course work in computer science to include 1) a procedure-oriented language, 2) computer organization or assembly language, 3) data structures, 4) computers in society, and 5) computers in education. A minimum of 2.75 must be maintained in the minor courses for admission to the School of Education.

In addition to the minor, the student must complete CurrIns 325, 531, and 430.

The following prerequisites for student teaching also must be met:

For certification to teach in secondary schools, this minor must be combined with another certifiable major in secondary education. The minor of at least 22 credits is listed below:

Advisor: Henry S. Kepner, Jr., Prof., Curriculum and Instruction.

English

REQUIREMENTS TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE MAJOR

Applications are accepted during the months of September and January only. An application for admission to the School of Education will not be accepted unless all of the minimum admission criteria, described below, have been satisfactorily completed.

• Completion of 58 credits with a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA (including all transfer credits) and a 2.75 GPA or higher in all English content area classes.
• Satisfactory completion of English Composition Competency (either English 102 or 637 or higher on the EPT test.
• Satisfactory completion of Mathematical Skills Competency.
• Completion of Communication 101 or 103 with a grade of C or better (3 credits)
• Successful completion of CurrIns 100, "Introduction to Teaching" (3 credits)
• Successful completion of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) with the following passing scores: Reading 175, Writing 174, Math 173

CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT: 39 cr. (Includes 8 content area credits). Credits used to satisfy the core curriculum may not also be used in the subject area major/minor.

FINE ARTS: 9 cr. (3 must satisfy University GER). Choose from Art, Music, Theater, Dance, Film.

HUMANITIES: 9 cr. (6 must satisfy University GER).
Communication 103, 3 cr
GER Content Area English Requirement, 3 cr
GER Content Area English Requirement, 3 cr

NATURAL SCIENCE: 9 cr. (6 must satisfy University GER). One science course must have a lab experience.
Math 105 or 106 (or higher level math course), 3 cr
Bio Sci Elective, 3 cr
Science Elective (choose from Astron, GeoSci, Geog NS, AtmSci, Chem, Phys), 3 cr

SOCIAL SCIENCE: 9 cr. (6 must satisfy University GER). (*May select a course that also meets Cultural Diversity and Act 31 requirements).
History 101, 102, 151 or 152, 3 cr
Political Science: 104 or 105, 3 cr
*Non-Western History/Contemporary Culture Elective, 3 cr

ELECTIVES: 3 cr. (Choose electives from a core curricular area other than your teaching major or minor).

Credits used to satisfy the following three courses may be used to meet other program requirements:

CULTURAL DIVERSITY: 3 cr. May be met with certain humanities, literature or Non-Western/Contemporary Culture electives.

ACT 31: 3 cr. Choose one of four approved courses:
Ethnic 203, Hist 263, Anthro 213, or English 276.

HUMAN RELATIONS REQUIREMENT.* This is a licensing requirement and is built into the required courses.

INTERMEDIATE COURSES: 15 cr.

Any one literature course from the range 221-225 or 269-281 (GER: 221-225; 276-277)
Any of creative writing courses (GER: 203, 233 or 240)

ADVANCED WRITING COURSES: 6 cr.

ADVANCED LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS COURSES: 6 cr. (Courses should be taken in numerical sequence)

ADVANCED LITERATURE COURSES: 24 cr

Survey I: Periodization. 3 cr. from one of the following:

Genre: 3 cr. from one of the following:

Focus: 3 cr. from one of the following:

Survey II: Literature and Culture. 3 cr. from one of the following:

Young Adult Literature: 3 cr. from one of the following:

Literary Critical Theory: 3 cr. from one of the following:

CAPSTONE COURSES: 6 cr. - one class from each area:

Historical Concentration & Seminars (one class):

Literature & Culture Concentration (one class):

PRE-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: 3 cr. The indicated course must be taken prior to formal admission to the School of Education:

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (41-43 credits)

Indicated courses require formal admission to the School of Education. It is important to meet with your faculty advisor in planning the sequence of your Professional Education courses.

NOTE: The GPA required for student teaching placement is a 2.75 in the Major/Minor and all professional courses.

* Students must apply for a student teaching placement by February 15th prior to the academic year in which the need for a placement is anticipated. Application material is available at Enderis Hall, Room 209.

Usually taken in the Spring or Summer Session prior to the final academic (student teaching) year:

Usually taken as a block in the Fall Semester of Final Academic Year:

Usually taken in the Spring Semester of Final Academic Year:

*Indicates courses that satisfy Human Relations Requirement upon graduation.

Mathematics. Students who seek certification in Early Adolescence to Adolescence mathematics are encouraged to consider obtaining a double major or a related minor in computer science, physics or chemistry. This should be planned in consultation with an advisor so that the student may be certified to teach in two subject areas. Students who seek certification in mathematics only will be limited to teaching in a single field, a frequent limitation in employment.

All education courses should be completed in a specific sequence. Work closely with your faculty advisor.

In addition to the requirements below, students seeking mathematics certification must take CurrIns 333.

Major. A minimum of 34 credits in mathematics at the calculus level and above is required.

Consult a mathematics education advisor in Curriculum and Instruction for changes in mathematics major based on changes in requirements due to course revisions and prerequisites in mathematics.

To be accepted as a teaching major in mathematics, a student must complete Math 231, 232, 233, or an equivalent three semester sequence of calculus and analytical geometry. The student must also complete Math 234 or an equivalent one-semester course in linear algebra and differential equations. A minimum grade point average of 2.75 must be maintained in the above courses and all courses numbered 300 or above for admission to the School of Education.

In addition to mathematics courses, the prospective mathematics teacher must take the following courses as part of the core curriculum:

The mathematics major must meet the computer education requirement by completing CompSci 151 or 152 and the study of using computers in educational settings.

The following prerequisites for student teaching must also be met:

A teaching major in mathematics must complete one of the following categories:

Advisors: Henry S. Kepner, Prof., Curriculum and Instruction, and Robert Hall, Assoc. Prof., Mathematical Sciences.

Science. Majors are offered in biology, broad field science, chemistry, physical science, physics, environmental science, life and environmental science, and earth/space science. Minors are offered in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science. Students will normally enroll in either two majors or a major and a minor (i.e. broad field major and biology minor; biology major and chemistry minor). The selection of majors and minors should be done in consultation with one of the listed advisors before the beginning of the junior year.

The following requirements apply to persons enrolled in any major or minor in science.

During the freshman and sophomore years, students should explore as wide a variety of courses as possible to determine their areas of interest and ability.

All education courses should be completed in a specific sequence. Work closely with your faculty advisor. The course schedule and sequence for the coming year is:

MACSTEP Courses

Fall Session

Spring Session

Admission to Student Teaching. In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission, students in science must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the subject they wish to teach and must have completed at least three-fourths of the course work in this area. In addition, they must have successfully completed the developmental field work in science, CurrIns 516 and the science methods courses CurrIns 518 and 519. Student teaching is offered in the spring semester only.

Advisor: Craig Berg, Assoc. Prof., Curriculum and Instruction.

Biology. Students majoring or minoring in biology must consult an advisor before the beginning of the junior year.

A minimum GPA of 2.75 must be maintained in all science courses completed prior to admission to the School of Education.

Major. A minimum of 36 credits including Bio Sci 150, 152 and 260, and one course in microbial or molecular biology. In addition, students must choose at least one course in plant biology and animal biology in each of the following areas: physiology, environmental/ecology, and morphology/systematics. Bio Sci 410 is also recommended. One semester of organic chemistry with laboratory is required.

Minor. A minimum of 22 credits including Bio Sci 150, 152 and 260 and one course in each of the following areas: physiology, microbial/molecular biology, environmental/ecology, and morphology/systematics. Students should attempt to achieve a balance between plant and animal biology courses. One semester of organic chemistry with laboratory is required. For certification to teach in secondary schools, this minor must be accompanied by another science major. The biology major or minor prepares individuals to teach biology and the life sciences in grades 6-12.

Advisor: James Coggins, Assoc. Prof., Biological Sciences

Broad Field Science Major. The broad field science major consists of 54 credits in science, including:

Credits offered to satisfy the biology requirement must include introductory courses in both botany and zoology or general biology courses of equivalent value. Credits offered to satisfy the chemistry requirement must include work in general inorganic chemistry and qualitative analysis. Credit offered to satisfy the physics requirements must include a year course covering the basic units of physics. Credits offered to satisfy the earth science requirement must include an introductory course in either physical geography or geological sciences. Additional earth science credits may be earned in astronomy and atmospheric sciences.

One-credit minicourses in the Department of Geosciences may not be counted in the basic 8 or 14 credits in earth science. Laboratory credit must be earned in conjunction with all introductory science courses. Six credits of mathematics are required for the major in addition to the 54 credits in science. This major prepares individuals for certification to teach all sciences, grades 6-12, with the exception of biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics in grades 10-12. No additional major is required for graduation.

Broad Field Science Plus 15-credit Rule. If you hold a Broad Field Science certification and have completed 15 credits in physics, chemistry, biology, or earth science you may also be licensed and teach in those areas.

Science, Grades 6-9. Requirements include:

Advisor: Craig Berg, Assoc. Prof., Curriculum and Instruction.

Earth Science Major and Minor. A minimum of 34 credits is required for the major, including 3 credits from Geo Sci 100, 106, 105 or 185. The earth science minor may be taken only in conjunction with another science major. The minor leads to certification to teach earth science, grades 6-12.

Chemistry Major. A minimum of 34 credits in chemistry and biochemistry are required. Must include Chem 502, and courses in each of the following fields: general-inorganic chemistry, quantitative analysis, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.

Minor. A minimum of 22 credits in chemistry and biochemistry; must include courses in three of the following four fields: general inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, quantitative analysis, and physical chemistry. For certification to teach in secondary schools, this minor may be taken in conjunction with a broad field science or biology major, or physics major or minor.

The chemistry major or minor prepares individuals to teach chemistry in grades 6-12.

Advisors: Benjamin Feinberg, Professor, Chemistry; Gloria Freschl, Sr. Lect., Chemistry.

Physical Science. A minimum of 44 credits must be completed, to include the requirements for the minor in chemistry and the minor in physics. This major prepares individuals to teach physical science, chemistry, and physics in grades 6-12.

Advisor: Craig Berg, Assoc. Prof., Curriculum and Instruction.

Physics. A minimum of 34 credits, including 13 credits in Physics 219, 220, and 221, is required.

Minor. A minimum of 22 credits in physics selected from courses listed for the major are required for the minor. For certification to teach in secondary schools, this minor can be taken only in conjunction with another science major, such as a broad field science major, biology major, a major or minor in chemistry, or a major in mathematics.

The physics major or minor prepares individuals to teach physics in grades 6-12.

Advisor: John Norbury, Asst. Prof., Physics.

Environmental Science Major.  The Environmental Science Major certification consists of 36 credits taken from two areas: Core courses (21-22 credits) and Subject Area courses (14-15 credits).  The Subject Areas include: Land Resources, Water Resources, Environmental Analysis, and Biological Resources.

Core Courses: 21-22 credits

Subject Areas. Students must complete a total of 14-15 area credits. Students must take at least 3 credits in each of the following areas: Land Resources, Water Resources, Environmental Analysis, and Biological Resources.

Land Resources: 3-4 credits

Water Resources: 3-4 credits

Environmental Analysis: 3-4 credits

Biological Resources

Life and Environmental Science Major.  A minimum of 36 credits in Life and Environmental science. Students must take 8 credits in general Biological Science, 10 credits in the Biology core, and 9 credits in the Environmental Science core. To complete the major, students must complete 7 elective credits from four areas.

Earth and Space Science Major and Minor.  A minimum of 34 credits is required for the major, consisting of 26 credits in Earth Science core courses and 9 credits in Space core coursework.  A minimum of 24 credits is required for the minor, consisting of 20 credits in Earth Science core courses and 6 credits in Space core coursework. 

Earth Science Core. All needed for major. Minor needs all except Geo Sci 414 and Geo Sci 511.

Social Studies Broad Field Major. Individuals interested in earning a state license to teach Early Adolescence through Adolescence social studies should take the broad field social studies major, Option A or B, described below.

Successful completion of the broad field social studies major makes one eligible for certification by the State of Wisconsin for broad field social studies, code number 701, grades 6-12. This certification enables individuals to teach interdisciplinary social studies courses such as civics, area studies, contemporary issues, and social problems. Individuals in Option A below are eligible for additional certification in their major and minor fields. Individuals in Option B are eligible for additional certification in their major field and in disciplines in which they have earned 12 or more credits.

In addition to the requirements below, students working toward a teaching major in social studies must complete CurrIns 321, Introduction to the Teaching of Social Studies; CurrIns 323, Teaching Social Studies: Secondary; the other secondary professional requirements, and the statutory requirements.

The minimum grade point requirement for admission is a 2.5 overall GPA (including transfer credits), and a 2.75 GPA in the broad field major, which includes all social studies courses. A 2.75 GPA is required in the broad field major and all professional courses (excluding student teaching) for state certification. All credit requirements are minimums.

Ordinarily, students do student teaching in the last two semesters of their degree program when they have completed nearly all other academic and professional education requirements.

Students are urged to see the social studies advisor early in their programs.

Advisor: Randolph Goree, Curriculum and Instruction.

Social Studies, Broad Field Major. Select either Option A or Option B.

Major and Minor Fields: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.