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Online bachelor's in education
Your degree, your license, your career, & your future
Living on campus and taking a traditional 4-year program is not for everyone. Our fully online accelerated program will help you build a meaningful career and make a positive difference in the lives of students.
Online courses can be taken at your own pace during our 8-week sessions. You can also customize the student teaching experience according to your location and convenience.
Now you just need to select the right degree path for you!
Online degree pathways
Online bachelor's in early childhood education (ECE)
This program will prepare you to work with infants and children up to the third grade level. You will attend online classes once a week via Zoom with a set class time and real-time instruction from professors.
- Online 8-week course schedule
- WI DPI Approved
- Eligible for Uncommon Scholarships
- Graduate in as little as 3 years with transfer credits
Online bachelor's in elementary education
Our fully online bachelor's in elementary education program will prepare you for versatile teaching experiences for students in kindergarten through their freshmen year in high school. Our program will prepare you to teach cross-categorically, so you'll graduate ready to empower students in their primary education. Classes do not have a set meeting time, which means you work through the curriculum at your own pace.
- Fully online bachelor's
- WI DPI Approved
- Student teaching near you
- Accelerated 8-week courses
- Graduate in 3 years
- Option to attain Cross Categorical Special Education for K-12 license
Online bachelor's in secondary education
Our online bachelor's in secondary education will prepare you to teach 4th-grade students through their senior year in high school with a concentration in either English and Language Arts, Social Studies, or Special Education. Classes are asynchronous so you can work the curriculum requirements around your schedule needs.
- Fully online with student teaching near you
- WI DPI Approved
- Accelerated 8-week courses
- Graduate in 3 years
- Choose your concentration pathways:
- English and Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Cross-Categorical Special Education
Personal
Small class sizes mean individual attention from faculty who are practicing teachers and administrators in local schools.
Credits
120Flexible
Our degree options allow you to tailor your bachelor's in education towards your dream career without having to quit your current job. Transfer in up to 84 undergraduate credits.
Get the information you need
Gain in-person classroom skills through practicum and student teaching.
Over the course of our program, you will have fieldwork experiences through practicum 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 fieldwork or student teaching 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 per credit
$490Graduate in
3 yearsAffording your education
Uncommon Scholarships
We also offer 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 (including various healthcare systems)
- Employees of qualifying Christian churches and schools
- Veterans and dependents
Payment Plans
Concordia's payment plan allows you to break tuition into automatic monthly payments, making budgeting for your new career a reality.
Tuition Reimbursement
Additionally, your employer may offer tuition reimbursement, minimizing the cost to you. Ask your HR department if you are eligible.
Financial Aid
Qualifying students may be eligible for Federal Aid. When you fill out the FAFSA make sure to select Concordia University Wisconsin. Our FAFSA code is: 003842.
If you're interested in discussing your financial options, book a call with our Inquiry Management Team.