The purpose of Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence Education (MC-EA) Program is to prepare teacher candidates (TCs) to serve learners 6 to 13 years of age (students in grades 1-8). TCs in MC-EA engage in a comprehensive program of general education courses (e.g., EDS 203 School, Society, and Teachers, EDS 206 Multicultural Education, GEO 200 Conservation of Global Environments, HED 207 Youth Health Issues, etc.), followed by a course in curriculum and pedagogy as well as a series of methods courses (i.e., math, science, language arts, and social studies). TCs also complete a content minor chosen from a variety of areas. Through active engagement in these courses, TCs are prepared to value and serve a wide range of students and are able to craft and implement lessons that are culturally and developmentally responsive, differentiated, and enhanced via technology.<br><br>TCs in MC-EA apply what they learn in their university courses in a series of field experiences and student teaching (or internship). These practical experiences may take place in La Crosse and the neighboring communities, in rural settings, in urban contexts, or in international settings.<br><br>TCs who graduate from UWL learn from instructors committed to promoting international-mindedness, forging and sustaining family and community partnerships, and providing our students with the best education we have to offer.