Concordia University Wisconsin offers an accelerated, graduate Teacher Certification Program for adults who wish to be certified to teach in Grades 1-8 (Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence) or in Grades 6-12 (Early Adolescence-Adolescence).  Individuals interested in these programs must not only have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, but also meet our program entrance requirements. Students who have successfully completed our program are eligible to pursue Concordia’s Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction for 10 additional graduate credits.

The Teacher Certification Program-Elementary (TCP-E) and Teacher Certification Program-Secondary (TCP-S) are available at our Mequon, Madison, Appleton, and Kenosha campuses. 

Program Highlights

• TCP-E and TCP-S cohorts begin once each year.  Check with the specific campus you want to attend to confirm start dates.  Cohorts run given an adequate number of qualified accepted applicants.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
• TCP-E classes meet once a week for four hours in the evenings (example: 4:30-8:30 p.m.) and on five Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The 22-month program also includes a semester of full-time student teaching.
• TCP-S classes meet once a week for four hours in the evenings (example: 4:30-8:30 p.m.) and on one Saturday from 9 am to 5 p.m.  The 16-month program also includes a semester of full-time student teaching.

Teacher Certification Program-Secondary

Students must have a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of a 2.75 or higher, as well as a 2.75 GPA in all certification areas which the student is seeking licensure.

TCP-S Approved Majors:

TCP-S Approved Minors (can be added to a Major for additional certification):

Teacher Certification Program-Elementary

Students must have a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of a 2.75 or higher.  Students must have an official transcript evaluation conducted by CUW staff to determine if all elementary core requirements have been met. 

TCP-E Approved Minors (optional):

Program Specifications

• Praxis Tests: Students must pass the Praxis I exam prior to admission and the Praxis II exam prior to student teaching.
• Clinical Hours: Ninety clinical hours are aligned and completed concurrently with program coursework prior to student teaching.  Observation reflections are due at the end of each class.
• Practicum: Students will complete a supervised Practicum prior to student teaching
• Please note: changes are occasionally made to the requirements; the information described within this website is subject to change without notice.