Accelerated Secondary Education - English and Language Arts (Acc)
This program is offered in both a licensure and non-licensure option.
Wisconsin licensure option
This program focus will allow you to explore the language, literature, and expression of the Western canon in the context of education. Be ready to demonstrate your understanding of texts and ideas, because you’ll regularly be asked to write analytically and creatively. Professors will motivate you to think critically about texts and consider them within a Christian context, applying their lessons to your day to day life so you can do the same for your students.
Non-licensure option
Students in this option will not obtain a teaching license from the state of Wisconsin. This program is specifically designed for candidates residing outside of Wisconsin who wish to pursue a Concordia education in teaching but do not intend to obtain a Wisconsin teaching license. This option may be particularly appealing to those who are not Wisconsin residents but are interested in earning the Lutheran Teacher Diploma, which would make them eligible to receive a Call from a Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod school to serve as a church worker. This adaptation aligns with federal Department of Education regulations, which restrict out-of-state learners from enrolling in licensure programs outside their home state.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Learner Development: The teacher understands how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences (Human Relations, Pedagogical Knowledge)
2. Learning Differences : The teacher uses understanding of individual differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each learner to meet high standards. (Human Relations, Pedagogical Knowledge)
3. Learning Environments: The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. (Teaching Practice, Human Relations)
4. Content Knowledge: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content. (Content Knowledge)
5. Application of Content: The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage learners in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
6. Assessment Strategies: The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage learners in their own growth, to monitor learner progress, and to guide the teacher’s and learner’s decision making. (Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge)
7. Planning for Instruction: The teacher plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, and pedagogy, as well as knowledge of learners and the community context. (Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge)
8. Instructional Strategies: The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply knowledge in meaningful ways. (Pedagogical Knowledge, Communication Skills, Teaching Practice)
9. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice: The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate his/her practice, particularly the effects of his/her choices and actions on others (learners, families, other professionals, and the community), and adapts practice to meet the needs of each learner.
10. Leadership and Collaboration: The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning, to collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, other school professionals, and community members to ensure learner growth, and to advance the profession.
11. Character/Faith Development: All teachers model a value system which emphasizes moral and ethical character. Teachers in Christian schools integrate faith and learning while modeling Christian mission and service with a biblical worldview. Lutheran teachers adhere to the doctrine and practice of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. (Human Relations, Professional Dispositions, Content Knowledge)
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Core Requirements - Public Education | 44 | |
| Public Education Major | 70 | |
| Public Education Electives | 6 | |
| Undergraduate Core Requirements - Lutheran Teacher Diploma | 47 | |
| Lutheran Teacher Diploma Major | 76 | |
| Total Credits - Public Education | 120 | |
| Total Credits - Lutheran Teacher Diploma | 123 | |
Core Curriculum - 44 - 47 Credits
Concordia Common Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theology - Public Education | ||
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| Theology - Lutheran (LTD) & Christian (CTC) | ||
| REL 2010 | Old Testament | 3 |
| REL 2020 | New Testament | 3 |
| REL 2030 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Dimensions | ||
| ENG 2100 | College Writing | 3 |
| Communication or Language Course | 3 | |
| Faith and Life Course | 3 | |
| ED 1102 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| HHP 1115 | Fit and Well | 2 |
| MATH 1190 | Number Sense: Teaching Pre K-9 | 3 |
| Human Creativity and Expression: Art, Music, Theater, Literature or Graphic Design Course | 3 | |
| ENV 1050 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| ED 1103 | Human Relations for Teachers | 3 |
| Society and Culture Elective | 3 | |
English and Language Arts Education Curriculum - 70 - 76 credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theoretical & Practical Component | ||
| ED 1230 | Nature of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ED 1275 | Human Learning | 3 |
| ED 4340 | The Art and Science of Assessment and Instruction 1 | 3 |
| ED 4372 | Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English - Secondary 1 | 3 |
| ED 4411 | The Profession and Ethics of Teaching 1 | 3 |
| English and Language Arts Component | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| COMM 1200 | Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 4100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ED 2252 | Best Practices in Engaging Adolescents in Literacy | 3 |
| ED 2432 | Teaching Writing: Grades 4-12 | 3 |
| ENG 2100 | College Writing | 3 |
| ENG 2500 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| ENG 3470 | Early World Literature | 3 |
| ENG 3920 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 3940 | Survey of British Literature | 3 |
| ENG 3960 | English Language and Its Usage | 3 |
| ENG 4650 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 4750 | Literary Criticism | 3 |
| Field Work Component | ||
| ED 4501 | Clinical Field Experience 1 | 3 |
| ED 4502 | Clinical Field Experience 2 | 3 |
| ED 4507 | Clinical Field Experience 7 1, 2 | 3 |
| Student Teaching Component (Take these courses in the same semester) | ||
| ED 4414 | Portfolio Completion-Secondary 1 | 1 |
| ED 4433 & ED 4434 | Secondary Ed Student Teaching 1 and Secondary Ed Student Teaching 2 1 | 12 |
| Lutheran (LCMS Members) Teacher Diploma Requirements | ||
| ED 2306 | Teaching the Faith | 3 |
| REL 4000 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| Christian Teacher Certification Requirements | ||
| ED 2306 | Teaching the Faith | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| REL 3500 | A Survey of Christian Thought | 3 |
| REL 3860 | Law and Gospel in the Life of the Church | 3 |
| REL 4000 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| PHIL 3250 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| PHIL 3340 | Christ and Culture | 3 |
- 1
Course Requires Upper Division Status.
- 2
"The Block" classes are taken during the same semester.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Core Requirements - Non-Licensable Education | 44 | |
| Non-Licensable Education Major | 70 | |
| Non-Licensable Education Electives | 6 | |
| Non-Licensable Undergraduate Core Requirements - Lutheran Teacher Diploma | 47 | |
| Non-Licensable Lutheran Teacher Diploma Major | 76 | |
| Total Credits - Non-Licensable Education | 120 | |
| Total Credits - Non-Licensable Lutheran Teacher Diploma | 123 | |
Core Curriculum - 44 - 47 Credits
Concordia Common Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theology - Public Education | ||
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| Theology - Lutheran (LTD) & Christian (CTC) | ||
| REL 2010 | Old Testament | 3 |
| REL 2020 | New Testament | 3 |
| REL 2030 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Dimensions | ||
| ENG 2100 | College Writing | 3 |
| Communication or Language Course | 3 | |
| Faith and Life Course | 3 | |
| ED 1102 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| HHP 1115 | Fit and Well | 2 |
| MATH 1190 | Number Sense: Teaching Pre K-9 | 3 |
| Human Creativity and Expression: Art, Music, Theater, Literature or Graphic Design Course | 3 | |
| ENV 1050 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| ED 1103 | Human Relations for Teachers | 3 |
| Society and Culture Elective | 3 | |
English and Language Arts Education Curriculum - 70 - 76 credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Theoretical & Practical Component | ||
| ED 1230 | Nature of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| ED 1275 | Human Learning | 3 |
| ED 4340 | The Art and Science of Assessment and Instruction 1 | 3 |
| ED 4372 | Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English - Secondary 1 | 3 |
| ED 4411 | The Profession and Ethics of Teaching 1 | 3 |
| English and Language Arts Component | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| COMM 1200 | Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 4100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ED 2252 | Best Practices in Engaging Adolescents in Literacy | 3 |
| ED 2432 | Teaching Writing: Grades 4-12 | 3 |
| ENG 2100 | College Writing | 3 |
| ENG 2500 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| ENG 3470 | Early World Literature | 3 |
| ENG 3920 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| ENG 3940 | Survey of British Literature | 3 |
| ENG 3960 | English Language and Its Usage | 3 |
| ENG 4650 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ENG 4750 | Literary Criticism | 3 |
| Field Work Component | ||
| ED 4501 | Clinical Field Experience 1 | 3 |
| ED 4502 | Clinical Field Experience 2 | 3 |
| ED 4507 | Clinical Field Experience 7 1, 2 | 3 |
| Student Teaching Component (Take these courses in the same semester) | ||
| ED 4414 | Portfolio Completion-Secondary 1 | 1 |
| ED 4433 & ED 4434 | Secondary Ed Student Teaching 1 and Secondary Ed Student Teaching 2 1 | 12 |
| Lutheran (LCMS Members) Teacher Diploma Requirements | ||
| ED 2306 | Teaching the Faith | 3 |
| REL 4000 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| Christian Teacher Certification Requirements | ||
| ED 2306 | Teaching the Faith | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| REL 3500 | A Survey of Christian Thought | 3 |
| REL 3860 | Law and Gospel in the Life of the Church | 3 |
| REL 4000 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| PHIL 3250 | Christian Apologetics | 3 |
| PHIL 3340 | Christ and Culture | 3 |
- 1
Course Requires Upper Division Status.
- 2
"The Block" classes are taken during the same semester.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ED 1102 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| CCE 1010 | Christian Citizen | 3 |
| ED 1103 | Human Relations for Teachers | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ED 1275 | Human Learning | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| ENG 2500 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| ED 4501 | Clinical Field Experience 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ED 1230 | Nature of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| MATH 1190 | Number Sense: Teaching Pre K-9 | 3 |
| FAITH & LIFE | 3 | |
| ENG 3960 | English Language and Its Usage | 3 |
| ED 4502 | Clinical Field Experience 2 | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ED 2252 | Best Practices in Engaging Adolescents in Literacy | 3 |
| ENV 1050 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| ED 2306 | Teaching the Faith | 3 |
| REL 4000 | Lutheran Confessions | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| ENG 2100 | College Writing | 3 |
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| COMM 1200 | Journalism | 3 |
| ENG 4750 | Literary Criticism | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| ED 2432 | Teaching Writing: Grades 4-12 | 3 |
| COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE | 3 | |
| ENG 3470 | Early World Literature | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| ENG 3920 | Survey of American Literature | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| ENG 4650 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| ED 4340 | The Art and Science of Assessment and Instruction | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| ENG 3940 | Survey of British Literature | 3 |
| ED 4372 | Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English - Secondary | 3 |
| HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION | 3 | |
| COMM 4100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| HHP 1115 | Fit and Well | 2 |
| ED 4507 | Clinical Field Experience 7 | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 9 | ||
| ED 4411 | The Profession and Ethics of Teaching | 3 |
| ED 4414 | Portfolio Completion-Secondary | 1 |
| ED 4433 | Secondary Ed Student Teaching 1 | 6 |
| ED 4434 | Secondary Ed Student Teaching 2 | 6 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.