Education & Education Studies | Lawrence University

Mielke Family Department of Education

For more than a half-century, Lawrence has prepared students to teach in K-12 schools or to pursue graduate study or work in education-related fields. Our liberal arts approach has helped us prepare distinguished teachers and educational leaders. Now, through a generous gift from the Mielke Family Foundation, we are collaborating with the Appleton Area School District to develop a state-of-the-art apprenticeship-based elementary certification program.

Teacher Certification

We believe the best preparation for teaching is a liberal arts education with a major in your teaching field. With that in mind, the Education Department offers teacher certification in the following areas:

Elementary (preK-6)	General Elementary (starting in 2015-16)
Secondary (5-12)	English Social Studies Math Science Computer Science
Electives (K-12)	Art Music (in the Conservatory) Theatre Foreign Language English as a Second Language

Students complete the certification requirements along with their major as part of their Lawrence degree. Once certified, students can become licensed teachers in public or private schools in Wisconsin or other states. To learn more, click Teacher Certification in the navigation menu.

Education Studies

A liberal arts degree is also outstanding preparation for graduate study or work in an education-related field. The Education Department offers a minor in education studies for students interested in:

education policy, law, or administration;
counseling, school psychology, special education, or related fields;
educational outreach in a library, museum, arts, or environmental organization;
community development or social work.

The minor includes coursework, practicum experience, and an academic internship or independent study geared to the student's interest. To learn more, click Education Studies in the navigation menu.