Teacher Education Programs program

Undergrad major Teacher license

Pursue your dream to teach.

Few professions offer the challenges, satisfactions and rewards that are available as a teacher. Your individuality and creativity are cultivated in the exciting process of creating opportunities for children and adolescents to learn, and you have the joy of watching this process in action every day.

UW-La Crosse's School of Education is a leader in the preparation of globally-responsive teachers who demonstrate a profound respect for the dignity of all learners.

Faculty members in my programs encouraged hands-on engagement with people at the English as a Second Language Institute and in local immigrant communities. UWL helped me to think globally.

Benjamin Levelius

Teaching jobs

Well-prepared teachers are in high demand in Wisconsin and across the nation. State educator effectiveness data show that UWL graduates exceed the Wisconsin averages in performance in virtually every category as new teachers. Graduates of UWL’s teacher education programs enjoy near 100% job placement rates due to exceptional preparation, advising and support from university faculty and staff.

UWL students are well prepared through active collaboration with local school districts. UWL leads the state in the scope and depth of our collaborative relationships with area schools and districts, and we promote leadership and confidence in our education majors as they assume increasing autonomy in the K-12 classroom throughout their clinical experiences.

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Program requirements

Students must apply for admission to any teacher education program. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and individual programs have specific criteria that must be met for admission. The process of applying to a teacher education program is described on the UWL School of Education webpage. Students are also required to disclose past criminal offenses and complete a criminal background check.