Online bachelor's degrees in education

Our accelerated bachelor's degrees in education offer multiple pathways that will lead to your Wisconsin teacher license. Within three years you can be teaching at a grade level of your choice. Our flexible online format sets you up to successfully balance school, work, and life.

Early Childhood Education (Birth-3rd grade)

Elementary Education (Kindergarten-9th grade)

Secondary Education (4th-12th grades)

start dates

Students can start the program at the beginning
of any 8-week session during the academic year.

Field work

During semesters one through five,
you will engage in required field experiences.
Student teach during your final semester.

accelerated courses

Courses are only 8 weeks in length.
Begin anytime!

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Develop and build your skills and knowledge to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs of infants and children (birth - 3rd grade). You will learn the latest strategies and theories from teachers currently practicing in early childhood.

Accelerated 8-week courses
Online courses are the primary format. Take at a time that works for you during each session.
Select courses will be taken in real-time via Zoom on a scheduled night of the week with other students.
Complete student teaching in approved schools and/or educational settings
120 credits
Transfer up to 84 credits

Online bachelor's in elementary education

Our online elementary education program prepares you for versatile teaching experiences with students from kindergarten through freshman year of high school. Gain a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in the core subject areas.

Fully online bachelor's + Wisconsin teaching license
Student teaching near you
Accelerated 8-week courses
Graduate in 3 years

There is the option to teach K-12 students with a bachelor's and license in special education cross categorical. This will give you the ability to work with students that have intellectual disabilities (ID), specific learning disabilities (SLD), and emotional behavioral disabilities (EBD).

Online bachelor's in secondary education

Our online bachelor's in secondary education prepares you to teach late elementary school students through high school seniors. Select a concentration that aligns with your skills and interests to teach a core subject of a school's curriculum.

Fully online with student teaching near you
Accelerated 8-week courses
Graduate in 3 years
Choose your concentration pathways:
- English and Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Cross Categorical Special Education (K-12) - Serve students with intellectual disabilities (ID), emotional behavioral disabilities (EBD), and specific learning disabilities (SLD).

Gain classroom skills through our practicum and student teaching courses.

Over the course of our program, you will have fieldwork experiences through practicums and student teaching. Classroom training starts in semester one so that you can develop the skills and strategies to student teach in your final semester.

Background checks are required before you begin any field experiences. You will need a cooperating teacher in a regular school with a valid teaching license, at least 3 years of experience, and they need to have been in teaching in their current building for at least a year.

Concordia is happy to discuss fieldwork with you and help you find your placement.

cost conversation

credits required

120

cost per credit

^$490

transfer credits

You can transfer up to 84 graduate credits.
Your transcript will be reviewed by the program
director during the admission process.

Funding your degree

Concordia's payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments

*Uncommon Scholarships and financial aid are available for qualifying students.

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