Accelerated Secondary Education Bachelors

Earn your bachelor’s in education and Wisconsin teaching license online and become a 4-12th grade social studies teacher in just 3 years

By looking at the world through the various lenses of economics, history, geography, political science, social science and psychology, you’ll prepare yourself to help your students do the same. An accelerated bachelor's degree in secondary education with a major in social studies will give you a clear awareness of modern and historical perspectives on these subjects and ready you for a life of service as a teacher. With access to an experienced staff and a curriculum focused on participation in society as productive Christian citizens, by the time you graduate you’ll possess the vital ability to view the world through one final lens: the lens of a teacher.

Cost Per Credit^$475

Credits120

Flexibility

This program is offered fully online to fit your busy lifestyle!

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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 teacher.

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

Learn to guide your students through a myriad of perspectives and social structures, and be able to adapt teaching lessons for the next generation of thinkers. Develop effective teaching practices for your students to learn about historical and current events.

What to Expect

100% online
Courses are in 8-week sessions
Option to start the program at the beginning of any 8-week session
Professors with real world experience
Practicums and student teaching experiences can occur anywhere in the U.S. (practicum does not have to be in Wisconsin)
Program leads to WI teaching licensure in 4-12th grade
Applicants may apply for life and work experience credit toward practicum coursework up to 6 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 online application. 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.

Additional Details

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 - All Accelerated Secondary Education (ASE) Programs are designed to be able to be completed in 3 years, if a student starts with zero credits. The ASE programs only have required Practicum courses during semester 1, 2, and 5. All ASE programs (similar to the AEE) will require student teaching during semester 6.

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, communication, English, religion, 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.

Practicum and classroom experience -Over the semester students have practicum experiences. This is also known as students "in the field" or field work. This work in the beginning is developmental in nature--observational. Semesters one through five of six total semesters have practicums. The third and final year presents more leadership classroom experience. The 6th and final semester is student teaching.

A background check is required at the beginning of practicum 1 and 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 4-12th 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 6 credits.

LTD opportunity - Do you want to get your Lutheran Teacher Diploma? You can take 9 additional 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 our opportunities for any of the six add-on licenses listed below:

INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR

Watch Dr. Adam Paape, Assistant Dean for School of Education, and Jon Cain, Admissions Counselor, present information on the accelerated teacher program.

Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education - Social Studies

Earn your bachelor’s in education and Wisconsin teaching license online and become a 4-12th grade social studies teacher in just 3 years

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