School of Education

We offer challenging education programs that prepare highly qualified and successful teachers, leaders, and student services professionals.
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Pathways to Educator Certification

Which pathway is right for you?

The School of Education (SOE) has been preparing teachers and educators since 1891 to work in child care facilities, primary schools, middle schools, secondary schools, higher education, and more.

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High School Student

I’m a high school student interested in early childhood or pre-K12 teaching and want a Bachelor’s degree.
Education Programs
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Associate Degree Graduate

I’m attending a technical college or two year UW-System school and I am interested in teaching.
Transfer Programs
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Paraeducator

I’m a paraeducator with an Associate degree who wants to complete a degree while continuing to work.
Online Programs
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Licensed Educator

I’m a licensed educator seeking professional development, as a non-degree seeking or graduate student.
Multiple Options
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Career Changer

I’m working in a field other than education and want to change careers, have an Associate or Bachelor degree.
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Technical College Instructor

I’m working in industry and want to become a technical college instructor, have an Associate or higher degree.
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Why UW-Stout?

  • You'll get involved right away in your major, and receive hands-on teaching with small class sizes.
  • High Job Placement - in 2019-2020 graduates had a 99% average job placement for teaching majors.
  • Experience a wide variety of educational opportunities—study abroad & study across the nation with our National Student Exchange.

UW-Stout's programs meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in Wisconsin, and it may meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in other states. However, UW-Stout has not determined that this program meets the criteria for states other than Wisconsin. Please visit the following website for more information.

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UW-Stout student Luke Bousley to compete in Underwater Hockey World Championships

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Teaching excellence: Four School of Education alum honored with awards

In 20 years of teaching family and consumer sciences, Emily Larson has built a powerhouse program at Amery High School in northwestern Wisconsin.