Earn your bachelor's degree & elementary teaching license online
Our accelerated teaching licensure program is fully online and leads to a Wisconsin license to teach Kindergarten through 9th grade. We also provide the option to earn a Lutheran or Christian teacher diploma for additional credits.
You can become a licensed teacher in three years! With multiple start dates, you can schedule your courses to complete this program at the pace you prefer. After completing our program, you will be eligible for an Alternative Education License (DPI #1952) and Cross-Categorical Special Education License (DPI #2801).
Online
Classes are self-paced online during our 8-week sessions. This gives you the flexibility to watch lessons from faculty during times that are convenient with your schedule.
Completion time
This is an accelerated program that can be completed within three years.
Rolling Admissions & Start Dates
There are no set deadlines for applications. Once enrolled, you can begin this program at the start of any 8-week session.
K - 9th grade WI teaching license
Teach students in kindergarten, elementary, middle school, and even freshman in high school with this WI DPI (Department of Public Instruction) approved license.
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credits required
120-121cost per credit
$490transfer credits
Your transcript will be reviewed by the program
director during the admission process.
Uncommon Scholarships
Uncommon Scholarships
Concordia offers Uncommon Scholarships to help bring this investment in your future within reach. These scholarships, which range from $150-$500 per three-credit course, are available for:
- Concordia alumni
- Employees of our corporate and academic partners (AAH, Edcor, Bright Horizons, & more)
- Employees of qualifying Christian churches and schools
- Veterans and dependents
Tuition Reimbursement
Your employer/school district may offer tuition reimbursement, minimizing the cost to you. Ask your HR department if you are eligible.
Payment Plans
Concordia's payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments, making budgeting for your new career a reality.
Financial Aid
Qualifying students may be eligible for Federal Aid. When you fill out the FAFSA make sure to select Concordia University Wisconsin.
- CUW FAFSA code: 003842
Gain classroom skills through our practicum and student teaching courses.
Over the course of the program, you will engage in field experiences at elementary schools. This is also known as working "in the field" or fieldwork. Semesters one through five have required field experiences, and in your final semester, you will be student teaching in a K-9 classroom.
A background check is required to observe and teach in a classroom. Students need to have a cooperating teacher in a regular school. This supervising teacher needs a valid teaching license with at least three years of experience and has been in their current school for a year. We help you find the perfect fit for your student teaching.