School Health Education 910 Add-on Program

About the Program

We are excited to announce that the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse will be offering a 15 credit program for people seeking the 910 Add-On Health License. Interested participants must hold a current, Wisconsin DPI teaching license. This program is approved for licensure in the State of Wisconsin only and is not intended for licensure in any other state.

This program is designed to better serve the needs of professionals who are unable to come to campus during the regular school year. It will combine traditional on-campus learning experiences with on-line coursework so that participants may complete a portion of the program from home. An outline of the required coursework and the sequence of experiences are listed below:

  • Spring Semester (3 credits, on-line)
    • Students may begin on: March 2, April 1, & May 1
    • SHE 705 – Essentials of Health & Wellness


  • Summer Semester (9 credits, hybrid)
    • Students must be on campus: June 22-25, July 13-16, and August 3-6
    • SHE 710 – Leadership in Health Education
    • SHE 715 – Curriculum & Instructional Methodology
    • SHE 720 – Adolescent Health Issues


  • Fall Semester (3 credits, hybrid)
    • Students must meet on campus December 4, 5, & 6
    • HED 725 – Seminar / Field Experience

In order to earn the 910 license, participants must complete the entire program in the sequence listed above and successfully pass the Praxis II examination.

Application Procedures

Step 1

The following are required for admission to the SHE 910 Add-on Licensure Program:

  1. application form;
  2. a letter of interest explaining your goals for graduate work in school health;
  3. a 3.0 cumulative grade point average is preferred (candidates between 2.00 – 2.99 will be considered for admission if space is available);
  4. official transcripts (if you are currently enrolled in another program at UWL, you may send an unofficial transcript); and
  5. a copy of your current teaching license.

Send completed applications to:
    Tracy J. Caravella, Ph.D.
    Graduate School Health Program Director
    Health Education & Health Promotion Department
    1725 State Street
    La Crosse, WI 54601
    Email - caravell.trac@uwlax.edu

All complete applications received by Feb. 1, 2009 will receive full consideration for admission. Applications received or completed after that date will be considered on a space-available basis.

Step 2

After being accepted into the SHE 910 Program, candidates must then apply online for admission to the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. There are two options listed below:

  1. Graduate Non-degree / Special Student (see http://www.uwlax.edu/admissions/html/gradmis.htm)
  2. MS degree seeking student by completing the UW-La Crosse Graduate Studies application form (there is a $56 application fee, see http://www.uwlax.edu/admissions/html/gradmis.htm).

For more information contact:
    UW-La Crosse Admissions Office
    1725 State Street
    115 Graff Main Hall
    La Crosse, WI 54601
    Attn: Beth Dummer.

PRAXIS II test information

Best time to take the PRAXIS II
Candidates may take the subject assessment after they have been completed SHE 705 Essentials of Health and Wellness. And, official, passing scores must be received by the UW-La Crosse Teacher Certification Office prior to seeking licensure in health education.

Information about the Test and Testing Locations

Visit the ETS Website: http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxwi.html

Preparing for the Test

  1. See the ETS PRAXIS Series Test at a Glance information: http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxwi.html
  2. Satisfactory completion of all Health Education content courses is recommended prior to taking the test
  3. Work through a PAXIS II Study Manual--available from most booksellers and at Murphy Library
  4. Receive tutoring from a counselor--contact the UW-L Counseling and Testing  Center

Official Scores

Scores are only considered official if they are received in the Teacher Certification Office, 260 Morris Hall directly from the Educational Testing Service(ETS).

Wondering if UW-L Received Your Scores?

  1. PRAXIS II score verification is recorded on the UW-La Crosse computer record system as scores are received from the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
  2. Inquire about your scores in the Teacher Certification Office, 260 Morris Hall (608) 785-5454

Licensure process

You are invited to apply for licensure upon completion of all course, clinical, and PRAXIS II test requirements.

Please visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction licensing website in order to download the PI-1602-IS application: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/tepdl/tm-license.html. Please refer licensing questions directly to the Wisconsin DPI staff.

Submit your completed license application and fee to:

UW-La Crosse Teacher Certification Office
260 Morris Hall
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601

Frequently Asked Questions

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For more information please contact:
Tracy Caravella,
e-mail: caravell.trac@uwlax.edu
Phone: 608.785.6788