COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The College of Education and Professional Studies at UW-Whitewater is committed to the development of professionals who are lifelong learners, creators of knowledge, and leaders of character and integrity. Responding to the changing needs within our global society, our programs prepare professionals to actively engage in an open democratic society inclusive of diverse populations. As a premier center for global learning, the college's focus on depth of learning and academic excellence provides our students with the requisites to be leaders dedicated to change in their communities.
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Welcome from Dean Lana Collet-Klingenberg
CAN WE BRAG A LITTLE?
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!
Our flagship education building, Winther Hall, will be transformed as part of a $78.5 million project. This game-changing renovation will enhance our acclaimed education programs by expanding classrooms, laboratories, clinical space and an advising center. It will keep us at the forefront of instructional technology as we prepare educators of the future.
UW-Whitewater licenses the most teachers in the state of Wisconsin. Our mission to develop outstanding educators is a proud tradition that goes back more than 150 years.
Did you know we had the first dual-license, blended Early Childhood (“special” and “regular”) education program in the state?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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