Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education

Online teacher program to earn your degree and licensure in secondary education for math

Pass on your passion for mathematics to current and future learners. Help to enhance the STEM skills that are so needed by today's students for continued success in school and their careers. Gain the awareness to look at mathematics through the lens of a student so that you can make math accessible and applicable to your 4th-12th grade students.

Cost Per Credit^$475

Credits120

Schedule

Start at the beginning of any 8-week session during the fall, spring, or summer trimester.

Online Format

A flexible program to fit your busy life schedule.

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Program Overview

This accelerated secondary education teacher licensure program is 100% online. You will earn your bachelor's in education AND a valid Wisconsin license to teach 4th-12th grades. This accelerated program can be completed within three years or at a pace you prefer. It is an accessible, flexible, and affordable teacher program that gives individuals the opportunity to serve students in grades 4-12 as a trusted and skilled math teacher.

You will enhance your fundamental knowledge of math to establish your teaching career in math. Develop teaching skills to implement effective math teaching practices in the classroom. Our experienced faculty will teach you how to navigate different math curriculums and connect the concepts of mathematics for all learners

Watch Dr. Adam Paape, Assistant Dean for School of Education, present a brief overview of the accelerated teacher program for secondary and elementary education.

What to Expect

Concordia has developed a well-balanced and extensive accelerated program for our bachelor's of education degrees in secondary and elementary education. Setting you up for success as you balance your personal life with your career goal of becoming a secondary education teacher.

100% online
Courses are in 8-week sessions
Option to start the program at the beginning of any 8-week session
Clinical field experiences begin in the first semester. They start as more observational and develop into actual classroom leadership experiences.
Student teaching occurs during the final semester of the program.
Program leads to WI teaching licensure in 4-12th grades
This program accepts up to 6 credits of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).
- Submit a narrative on your previous lived experiences that are related to secondary education and how they align with the program's objectives. This is submitted after you have enrolled and started courses.
- Pay a reduced rate for these PLA credits
Transfer up to 84 credits
Option to earn Public Education (PLA can be used towards the 9 elective credits for public education candidates), Lutheran Teaching Diploma (LTD) and Christian Teaching Certificate (CTC)

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How to Apply

Requirements

Acceptance into the program requires a minimum undergrad cumulative GPA of 3.00.

*If you are applying with a cumulative GPA below 3.00 from previous college credits, you will need to submit an essay in addition to your online application. Your essay along with your school records will be reviewed by the Program Director, Dr. Adam Paape.

Steps for program admission:

Complete and submit your Select "Adult Accelerated" for the academic program on the application.
Submit required admissions materials. An Admissions Counselor will reach out to you to help with this step.
Complete application for Uncommon Scholarship if you qualify.
Your application will be reviewed by the accelerated department once it is complete. You will be notified of your status and next steps for enrollment.

Helpful Information

Online - All of the program courses are online. Practicums (in-classroom experience) and student teaching (leading a classroom as a student teacher) must be done in-person at a school.

Accelerated format - Students take three successive 8-week sessions within each semester. Students that want to complete the program in three years will need to take two courses at the same time during an 8-week session. This would be a total of six credits as each course is three credits. The first seven weeks of a course are content-heavy, and the eighth week is designed for you to complete your practicum, or as a low-volume week before the next courses kick off.

Courses - Curriculum was developed in view of the traditional undergraduate program. Within coursework, there are highly-collaborative education courses. There are also non-education courses such as math, science, communications, English, etc. These courses are more self-paced.

Start dates - You have the opportunity to begin this program at the start of any 8-week session once you are accepted. Students begin with the Foundations of Education course.

Clinical experiences in schools -Over the semester students have clinical experiences. This is also known as students "in the field" or field work. The work in the beginning is developmental in nature which means it is more observational. Semesters one through five have required clinical experiences. The final year of the program has more leadership classroom experience with the final semester being student teaching.

A background check is required at the beginning of clinical experiences and also prior to student teaching. Students need to have a cooperating teacher in a regular school and the teacher needs a valid teaching license, at least 3 years experience, and been in their current building for a year. Concordia is happy to discuss practicum and field work with you

License - This program leads to Wisconsin teaching licensure in K-9th grade. Applicants from out-of-state should check with their departments of education to see how courses translate to other states. Concordia will help you with a program course review.

Credit opportunities - Students may transfer up to 84 credits. Applicants may apply for life and work experience credit toward practicum coursework up to six credits.

LTD opportunity - Do you want to get your Lutheran Teacher Diploma? You can take an additional nine credits of theology and education courses to qualify.

Financial opportunity - Uncommon scholarships are available. The TEACH grant qualifies. This program is offered at the accelerated tuition rate.

Add on licenses - Once you complete our program, you are eligible to engage in opportunities for any of the add-on licenses listed below:

Requirements for Wisconsin teacher licensure

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