Elementary Education-Elementary and Middle Level Education (K-9), Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 11303
TEACHING 12302
HHP 10001
SPEECH 10603
MATH 19404
Social Science General Education Course3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 12303
TEACHING 21303
Ethnic/Gender Studies General Education Course13
Historical Perspectives General Education Course3
Natural Science with Lab General Education Course4-5
 16-17
Total Credits: 16-17
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
TEACHING 21703
TEACHING 22403
TEACHING 33203
Humanities General Education Course3
Natural Science with Lab General Education Course4-5
 16-17
Total Credits: 16-17
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
TEACHING 31903
TEACHING 37303
Fine Arts General Education Course3
Global Studies General Education Course13
HHP 1XXX (Activity)1
Elective/Minor Courses3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
TEACHING 30403
TEACHING 30703
TEACHING 34403
TEACHING 40001
TEACHING 41903
Elective/Minor Courses3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
TEACHING 31403
TEACHING 41603
TEACHING 43003
ENVSS 3330 (Social Science)3
Elective/Minor Courses3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
TEACHING 35403
TEACHING 38403
TEACHING 40801
TEACHING 44003
TEACHING 43703
 13
Total Credits: 13
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
TEACHING 42606
TEACHING 43606
 12
Total Credits: 12
1

Program plan does not include world language and assumes global studies and either ethnic or gender education is double counted.

2

In order to be recommended for a teaching license, teacher candidates must pass the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT).