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May 10, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin (DRAFT)
Applied Social Science, B.S. (Social Studies Education Concentration)
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Program Designated Courses
Some of the following required courses may fulfill Stout Core General Education Requirements (CGER) and program requirements. Education Requirements (38 credits)
*Required courses with a grade point of 2.0 (“C”) or better. Courses in which a student earns less than the required 2.0 must be retaken and at least a 2.0 earned prior to student teaching. Social Studies Core Courses (42 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 one of the following skills tests: CORE, ACT, SAT or GRE. Test scores and test completion dates must meet required specifications as detailed on the SOE web page listed above
- Pass the required teacher background check
- Earn a grade of at least 2.00 (C) in ENGL 101 or ENGL 102 or ENGL 101HON and ENGL 102HON
- Earn a grade of at least 2.00 (C) in COMST 100
- Earn a grade of at least 2.00 (C) in STMED 101 Introduction to Science, Technology, and Math Education
- Earn a grade of at least 2.00 (C) in EDUC-326 Foundations of Education
- 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 have 3.0 GPA on Content Core classes
- 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
- Receive passing scores on Embedded Signature Assessments (ESA)
Benchmark III: Program Completion
Benchmark III must be completed before students 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 teach at two levels: Middle School and High School, unless internship placement occurs
- Receive a satisfactory student teaching assessment
- Receive a satisfactory disposition review
Note:
* Required courses with a grade point of 2.0 (“C”) or better. Courses in which a student earns less than the required 2.0 must be retaken and at least a 2.0 earned prior to student teaching. |
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