The main School of Education website is maintained by the External Relations Office. If you have any questions regarding this site, you may send an email to webcentral@education.wisc.edu or contact the office by phone (608) 265-7875 or (608) 262-0054. If you need to access the Wisconsin TTY Relay service, the phone numbers are TTY: 1-800-947-3529 or Voice: 1-800-947-6644.
Education Academic Services
Education Academic Services, the School’s undergraduate dean’s office, provides detailed handouts for all our undergraduate majors. Reviewing these documents is a crucial first step for students considering a School of Education program. Obtain web-based versions at the EAS website or printed copies in Room B117 Education Building, 1000 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI 53706. Information about our academic programs is also available in the campus Undergraduate Catalog, which is updated every two years.
Prospective students are strongly encouraged to confer with Education Academic Services advising staff. Most students meet with advisors in 30-minute, one-on-one advising sessions. Sometimes prospective students meet with advisors in small groups. When necessary we will arrange for a phone appointment. Call the EAS reception desk at (608) 262-1651 to schedule an advising session.
Please note: Except for Special Education, the School of Education does not offer master’s degree teacher certification programs. Individuals with a previous degree will earn either a second degree or teacher certification only.
Undergraduate Applications
For students new to UW-Madison, an application for undergraduate study must be submitted to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. These applications can be completed on-line or ordered through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Armory & Gymnasium, 716 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706-1481. Phone: (608) 262-3961. Most School of Education majors also require application to the major by February 1st or March 1st. Contact Education Academic Services at (608) 262-1651 for a program application.
Student Diversity Programs
The UW-Madison School of Education is firmly committed to increasing diversity and depth of experiences within its student body. Services for students of color and students from underrepresented backgrounds include: pre-college programming, undergraduate recruitment, financial aid and scholarship assistance, academic and career related advising, and community building. For more information please visit www.education.wisc.edu/sdp or call the Student Diversity Programs staff at (608) 890-2580.
Graduate Study - General Information
The School of Education offers graduate programs in the following areas: art, counseling psychology, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership and policy analysis, educational policy studies, educational psychology, kinesiology, occupational therapy, rehabilitation psychology, and special education.
Information about any of these degree programs must be obtained from the specific department. Departmental phone numbers and e-mail addresses are available on the "Departments" page of the School of Education's website. Direct your inquiries to the department's graduate secretary.
Except for special education, the School of Education does not offer master's degree teacher certification programs. Individuals with a previous degree will earn either a second degree or teacher certification only.
Graduate Study - Online Master's Degree
MSPE is a convenient Master of Science for Professional Educators degree program offered through the Department of Educational Psychology. It integrates courses from three departments in the School of Education – Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, and Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, leading to a Master of Science in Educational Psychology degree. In just two years, teaching professionals can complete this 24-credit master’s degree in the Educational Psychology Department that’s ranked No. 1 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (April 2008). Designed with the professional educator’s schedule in mind, MSPE offers 90 percent of its courses online.
Graduate Study - Wisconsin-Spencer Doctoral Research Program
Supported by the Spencer Foundation and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School, the School of Education's Wisconsin-Spencer Doctoral Research Program provides enriched opportunities and support for doctoral students preparing for careers in educational research. The program is open to all first- and second-year doctoral students in the School of Education. Those selected for the program work with diverse faculty, apprentice on research projects, participate in common seminars, and present their own research.
All participants are eligible for funds to cover professional expenses such as travel to a professional meeting or computer software. In addition, some students receive fellowship support for four years: two years from the Spencer Foundation or the Graduate School and two additional years from their home departments.
Visiting Campus?
UW-Madison Visitor & Information Programs (VIP) has two convenient campus locations where visitors can ask questions and find information about the university and surrounding community. Daily walking tours and information sessions are also available for prospective students and their guests. To learn more about VIP, please visit their website at: www.vip.wisc.edu.