Education Department
The University of Wisconsin-Superior was founded as a teacher education college in 1893. That strong heritage of innovation and quality continues to guide our education programs today. Whether you’re interested in teaching at the birth to Pre-K level, elementary, high school or a specialty area, we have programs to help you become an educator who makes a lasting difference in students’ lives.
Teaching is one of the world’s most important and impactful professions. It is also one of the most challenging and rapidly changing. Our instructors teach the latest in instructional methods while providing techniques to support social-emotional development in diverse and inclusive classrooms.
While our programs are designed to align with Wisconsin state licensure requirements, many students apply for licenses in other states, such as Michigan and Minnesota. Students are encouraged to check with their state’s educator licensing agency to determine if there are additional requirements.
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Student Stories
I chose UW-Superior for its outstanding education program, and it has exceeded my expectations. The hands-on experiences, supportive faculty and real-world classroom opportunities have given me the confidence and skills to become a successful educator.
The online aspect of the M.S.E. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program has given me the ability to complete my work flexibly, which has allowed me to balance my other responsibilities.
I explored multiple UW schools, and ultimately chose UWS. It checked all the boxes: it was remote, had a supportive online community and offered great access to instructors. I didn’t want to be a face in the crowd.
My experience in the Spanish Education program provided me with high-quality language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Not only could I complete advanced-level tasks in these areas, but I also learned how to teach these skills to students at all levels and find appropriate ways to engage students of all abilities.
One of the most important things I’ve ever learned was from one of my instructors at UWS. He taught me not to ever sacrifice my professional ethics to fit in. My personal motto, which stemmed from that, is to always put students first.
There’s so much more to explore, and so many ways to expand this work. I want to keep building toward that long-term goal of supporting parents and caregivers.