Business Teaching Major Requirements

I. FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION

ENG 110 College Writing
MATH 111or 122 (depending on placement, Math 122 is best)
COMMS 101 Speech
PHIL 101 Logic: Critical Thinking
Computer Competency : CS 150
Foreign Language (a two semester sequence is required)

For a B.S., at least 6 credits in one language; for a B.A., 16 credits in one language, or 14 credits in one and 8 in a second. High school coursework may fulfill the requirement, but credit is not given unless the student wishes to earn retroactive credit; see the college catalogue for policies.

II. FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN LEARNING

An F1 course in literature (Pre-req is ENG 110 College Writing)
An F2 course in history and appreciation of one of the fine arts
An F3 studio experience course in one of the fine arts
An F4 course in social science: economics, political science, psychology, sociology - ECON 255 or 256
An F5 sequence of two courses in one of the natural sciences, including experimental lab
An F6 course in history
An F7 course in philosophy other than PHIL 101 (Pre-req is PHIL 101 Logic) - PHIL 104
An F8 course in religious studies

III. HUMAN ISSUES STUDY

Human Issues Seminar (3-4 credits) or
Independent study on a Human Issues topic of the student’s choosing (min. 3 credits)

IV. MAJOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

All required courses for the Business minor.
Proficiency in information concepts, keyboarding, 180 hours of work experience in a commercial field.
Teaching majors must complete professional requirements and appropriate license requirements (See EDUCATION). The Business Teaching major is part of a program leading to a Wisconsin initial educator license to teach business at the early childhood through adolescence level (birth-21).
A Declaration of Major form is to be completed by the student and business advisor, and submitted to the Registrar.

Also Required: A minimum of 120 credits & a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0. Some majors may require more credits and a higher GPA for completion of the degree.