Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education - Social Studies
Our accelerated online bachelor’s degree in education allows students to take courses online and begin in-classroom practicums in year one. You will graduate career-ready having met the requirements to apply for your Wisconsin teaching license in secondary education - social studies.
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Concordia University will not share your personal information. By submitting this form you agree to be contacted about Concordia's Education Offerings.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.
- 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)