A community education bachelors program for people interested in community change, urban schooling, and social justice.
All classes are online or hybrid (a few meetings a semester), and many students earn credit from past professional experiences. Graduates work in community-based organizations, schools, child care centers, and more.
Why Choose the Program?
Flexibility: Fully online and hybrid.
Affordability: Earn up to 42 credits for prior experience.
Individual Support: Responsive faculty who understand that students have lives beyond the classroom.
Diversity: Over 50% students of color.
Success: High graduation rates for students from all backgrounds.
Program Highlights
Gain skills in:
Leadership
Education
Program development
Entrepreneurship
Social analysis
Learn about community and school contexts in collaboration with local leaders.
Thrive in a supportive learning environment with diverse colleagues.
Pursue careers in
Community-based organizations and government
K-12 schools (CEED does not license K-12 teachers for public schools)
Child care
Colleges and universities
Submajors
Develop your own program, or choose from transcript-designated certificate programs and submajors designed for students interested in specific careers.
Child and Family Services
Child Care
Community Based Organizations: Policy and Leadership
Exceptional Education (Non-Licensure)
A Sample of Actual Jobs Found by Graduates:
Nonprofit Sector
Government Sector
K-12 Education: Teaching
University Sector (often after completing MS degree)
Child Care Sector
Non-School Educators
Case Management
Political Service
Graduate School – Post Graduation
September 2025
School of Education
Enderis Hall,
2400 E. Hartford Ave.,
MILWAUKEE,
Wisconsin,
53211, United States
September 2025
School of Education
Enderis Hall,
2400 E. Hartford Ave.,
MILWAUKEE,
Wisconsin,
53211, United States
Students who are graduating high school seniors or high school graduates (or equivalent) who haven’t previously attended a college or university.
TOEFL IBT: 79 or higher
TOEFL PBT: 548 or higher
IELTS/IELTS Indicator: 6.5 or higher
Duolingo: 120 or higher
PTEA: 56 or higher
IB: 5 in HL English
British A-level: C or Better
Fall (September) Semester Applications: March 1
Spring (January) Semester Applications: December 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.