We're Number 1
UW-Whitewater licenses the most teachers in Wisconsin. Our mission to develop outstanding educators goes back nearly 160 years.
We think you’ll feel purpose-driven, prepared, empowered and supported here.
Winther Hall transformation
After a groundbreaking in April 2026, Winther Hall, a home to the College of Education and Professional Studies, is being transformed into a state-of-the-art facility as part of a $78.5 million renovation. Find out more, including how you can help shape the futures of generations of leaders and educators by investing in naming opportunities in the college’s flagship building.
Level up your career with a teaching license
Do you already have a bachelor’s degree, and you’re think about earning an initial (or additional) teaching license? That means you are a “post-baccalaureate seeking license” — and we can help you with that!
Future Teacher Program
The Future Teacher Program serves students interested in the teaching profession who self identify as part of underrepresented populations, including, but not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, first generation students, students with disabilities, students who are DACA eligible, or students receiving financial assistance.
Your very own community!
Our college has two learning communities designed just for education majors. The Live & Learn LC is for first-year students considering a career in teaching, and the Future Teacher Program LC is for students interested in teaching and includes moving on to campus a week early, before the semester starts.
About the College
Prepares more new teachers for licensure than any Wisconsin university
100 faculty and academic staff members of which 90% have earned doctorates
More than half of our field study and student teacher placements are in rural districts
Great Teaching
Ola Bamgbose, assistant professor of counselor education at UW-Whitewater, says she likes contributing to the growth and development of her students as she helps prepare them to be professionals.
When learning becomes “romance,” you know you are in a conversation with Ola Bamgbose.
Great Teaching
Kathleen Ann Happel, a lecturer of health, physical education, recreation and coaching, prepares students who want to make a difference in adapted physical education and as role models in school and recreational programs.
Happel joined the faculty at UW-Whitewater in 1995.
Great Teaching
Edric Johnson, professor of curriculum and instruction, sees teaching as a performing art and helps future elementary and middle school teachers integrate drama in their classrooms.