May 10, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT) 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT)

Marketing & Business Education, B.S.


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Marketing & Business Education, B.S. 4-year sequences:

This program has an accelerated (UG+GR) option, allowing eligible students to begin their master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. For more information and how to apply, see our Accelerated Programs (UG+GR) information page  

Introduction

Are you creative and like to direct and plan activities for others? Are you interested in enhancing your knowledge and skills to better express your passion for marketing and business? UW-Stout’s Marketing & Business Education program combines all of these interests into one program.

The disciplines of marketing and business contribute significantly to the intellectual and career development of students in an age of innovation and invention. Graduates of the program will be prepared to teach in middle and secondary classrooms. Graduates are also prepared to enter careers in business and industry that expand on their real-world experience.

The program is also offered with a distance option for geographically bound students seeking teaching certification.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science

Total for Graduation:  126 credits  
Stout Core General Education Requirements:     33-36 credits  
Major Studies: 76-80 credits  
Concentration Electives:  6-10 credits  
Free Electives: to reach 126 credits  

Although it is not a requirement for graduation, students should be aware of the fact that they must acquire a minimum of 4,000 hours of occupational experience before they can be certified to teach Marketing in Wisconsin. Students enter the program with “pre-education” status. Earning a 2.75 or better grade point average and passing a required skills test will formally move them into the Marketing Education program.

Note: Students are required to maintain a 2.75 grade point average throughout the marketing and business education program. Grade point of 2.0 (C) or better is required in each designated * course prior to student teaching.

Note: This program is designed to meet the requirements for licensure in the State of Wisconsin. The program also meets initial licensure requirements in all other states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. If you are located in another state, there may be additional requirements to complete after obtaining initial licensure. Visit our website for additional information.

Program Requirements


Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) (33-36 Credits)


Math & Quantitative Reasoning (3-5 credits)


Social & Behavioral Science (6 credits)


Humanities & Arts (6 credits)


Natural Science & Wellness (6-7 credits)


Take at least one natural science with a lab. 

Civics & Perspectives (3 credits)


Program Designated Courses


Some of the following required courses may fulfill Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) and program requirements.

Free Electives to Reach 126 Credits


Teacher Education Requirements


Students proceed through a series of three benchmarks as they move toward licensure. 

Benchmark I: Acceptance into Teacher Education


Teacher education students will begin fulfilling their requirements for Benchmark I as they complete their first 30 credits. Detailed information is online at: https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-education/benchmark-information

  • Pass the required teacher background check
  • Earn a grade of at least (C) in ENGL-101 or ENGL-102 or ENGL-101HON or ENGL-102HON 
  • Earn a grade of at least (C) in COMST-100 
  • Complete Intro to the major CTE-101
  • Satisfactorily complete Benchmark I Review

Benchmark II: Application for Student Teaching


Benchmark II must be completed prior to student teaching. Detailed information is online at: https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-education/benchmark-information

  • Complete Application for Student Teaching form
  • Maintain a 2.75 grade point average
  • Pass Content Knowledge Exam (Praxis II) or recieve minimum 3.0 GPA n content knowledge
  • Receive clearance through an updated background check
  • Complete a satisfactory tuberculosis (TB) test
  • Receive satisfactory portfolio assessment by faculty
  • Receive satisfactory rating on Benchmark II Student Interview
  • Submit copies of resume to the School of Education prior to student teaching
  • Complete all Embedded Signature Assessments (ESA) or submit equivalent artifacts.

Benchmark III: Program Completion


Benchmark III must be completed before you can be recommended for licensure. Detailed information is online at: https://www.uwstout.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-education/benchmark-information

  • Complete electronic portfolio and receive a basic or higher proficiency level of assessment
  • Complete all program coursework
  • Meet all program-specific requirements
  • Student Teaching at Middle School and/or High School.
  • Receive a satisfactory student teaching assessment