Certification Areas
Lawrence offers certification for the following licenses:
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Elementary/Middle (K-9) - with any major in the college or conservatory
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English Language Arts (4-12) – with a major in English
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Social Studies (4-12) - with a major in history, government, economics, psychology, or anthropology
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Science (4-12) - with a major in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geosciences, or physics
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Mathematics (4-12) - with a major in mathematics
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Computer Science (4-12) - with a major in computer science
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Art (K-12) - with a major in studio art
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Music (K-12) - with a major in music education in the conservatory
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Theatre (K-12) - with a major in theatre arts
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World Languages (K-12) - with a major in Spanish, French, German, Russian, Chinese, or Japanese
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English as a Second Language (K-12) - with the teaching ESL minor in linguistics
Student Teaching Options
Elementary candidates student teach in the fall semester in the Appleton Area School District, where they receive methods instruction from master teachers. Secondary & all-levels candidates student teach in the fall or spring semester with three placement options: near Lawrence, in Chicago (through our partnership with the Chicago Center), or internationally (nine weeks in a local school plus nine weeks abroad).
Post-Graduate Certification
You can get certified to become a teacher through Lawrence University even if you’ve already graduated from Lawrence or another college.
Education Studies Minor
If you’re looking to pursue graduate study or work in an education-related field other than classroom teaching, consider the minor in education studies.
Katie Van Zeeland, Administrative Assistant
Mielke Family Department of Education
(920) 832-6714
katie.vanzeeland@lawrence.edu or education@lawrence.edu
Stop by Briggs Hall 117 (mornings) to learn more or to pick up a Teacher Certification Handbook.
Teacher Certification Outcomes
Your Lawrence education prepares you to be a teacher-leader in the classroom, school, and community.
On Any Given Day...
...discover an array of opportunities that await you at Lawrence University.
Elementary Education | The Lawrence Minute
Lawrence's education program prepares graduates to teach in diverse settings, connect their subject matter with broad human concerns and commit to a lifetime of learning.
TeachChicago Urban Teaching Program
Complete your student teaching practicum and seminar in Chicago. Placements are made in both public and private central-city Chicago schools.
The best way to find out if Lawrence is the university for you is by visiting.
Your virtual tour starts at the Arch but be sure to check out Briggs Hall, to explore social science learning spaces.