Bachelor of Arts in Education - Elementary/Middle School (Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence)

Be the role model they need

As an elementary/middle level teacher (grades 1-8), you have the amazing opportunity to be the positive influence your students need during their formative years. Not just to help them form a solid educational foundation, but their conscience as well. Our program has a Christian emphasis that will prepare you to be the kind of educator they can learn from and look up to.

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Elementary School Teacher
Middle School Teacher
Teaching Assistant

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Financial Aid

The average undergraduate student award is $16,603.

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Program Overview

Not only do we offer a public education track, we also offer a Lutheran teacher diploma track and a Christian teacher certification track). No matter what route you take, you can count on building a strong liberal arts foundation with a Christian emphasis. It will give you the freedom to choose from a number of career options including elementary school teacher, middle-school content specialist, educational researcher, and curriculum specialist. Our program is accredited and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Our graduates enjoy an amazing 99% job placement rate after college, which means teachers who have a degree from Concordia are always in high demand.

What to Expect

Throughout your time in this program, you will grow a deep understanding of child development by taking a holistic approach to education. You'll start with specific education coursework and practical field experiences during your freshman year, and work to master content knowledge throughout the program, as well as a wide range of instructional strategies. Expect to develop skills in classroom management, curricular design and assessment, differentiated instruction, and data-driven improvement.

Concentrations / Specializations

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Application Steps

Admit. Commit. That’s it!

For first-time freshmen and transfer students:

Submit your online application
Send Official High School Transcripts (College Transcripts if Applicable).
Send your official ACT or SAT scores

For those that would like to be considered as test optional in the admissions process, please contact your admission counselor. Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 are required to submit an ACT/SAT. You will receive an email and a phone call from your dedicated Admission Counselor. Please reach out to your counselor if you have any questions regarding the application process. We review each application on an individual basis using a holistic approach.