DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) – Two area colleges are teaming up to allow more teachers to become certified in special education.
St. Norbert College says it is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to offer students a certification in special education.
Education students beginning their junior year will be able to register for courses at St. Norbert, but will take them online through UW-Oshkosh.
Students only need to travel to Oshkosh for a one-day orientation.
“The partnership between St. Norbert College and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is unique as it brings together private and public higher education. The partnership will allow us to meet a need in our local schools by providing a certification pathway in the area where the state grants the most emergency licenses, special education. We are thrilled to be able to provide this opportunity for students who wish to attend St. Norbert College,” Jeff Frick, dean of the college and academic vice president at St. Norbert, said in a news release.
St. Norbert says students can get dual licensure and still graduate within four years.
