School of Education
Department of Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary/Middle School Education (Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence)
Whether you wish to teach in a public school or in a religious school setting, our bachelor’s degree in elementary/middle school education program is an ideal fit for you.
Program Overview
The Elementary Education program offers many flexible options including dual certifications in Early Childhood or Cross Categorical Special Education, and a variety of minors, concentrations, or certificates so you can delve deeper in the subjects and specialties that interest you. Each undergraduate education program also offers a Lutheran Teacher Diploma track if you’d like to pursue education as an LCMS church work professional, and a Christian Teacher Certification track if you’d like to teach in another Christian school setting. Both tracks include an additional 9 credits of coursework to prepare you to teach religion and to integrate faith throughout the curriculum. Each track leads to a Wisconsin teacher license to allow you to serve as a Christian teacher in a public school as well.
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
Students can seek a minor, concentration, or certificate in the following areas:
- Adaptive Education
- Compassion Care
- English
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- STEM
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Theology
- Urban Education
