Middle and high school (grades 4 through 12)

4-12 Teaching Major Leading to Endorsement for Middle-High School License in WI (Students seeking out-of-state licensure should consult with the director of teacher education).

Candidates seeking 4-12 licensure in computer science, English, mathematics, science, or social studies complete an academic major and the 4-12 Teaching major.

Science candidates complete the 4-12 teaching major and one of two pathways for the academic major:

Pathway 1: Complete a major in chemistry (biochemistry concentration), environmental science, geology, or natural sciences.
Pathway 2: Complete a major in biology, chemistry (general chemistry concentration), or physics and pass the Praxis II science exam to demonstrate broad content knowledge for teaching.

Social studies candidates complete the 4-12 teaching major and one of two pathways for the academic major:

Pathway 1: Complete a major in economics, history, political science, psychology, or sociology and pass the Praxis II social studies exam to demonstrate breadth of knowledge for teaching.
Pathway 2: Complete a broadfield social studies major. Note: See Broadfield Social Studies [BFSS] section for major requirements.

Please refer to the program requirements webpage for further details. In addition, please review the relevant catalog section outside of Education for a complete description of other academic majors referenced above.