School of Education
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Department of Secondary & K-12 Education
Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education - Social Studies (WI Licensure)
Our accelerated online bachelor’s degree in education allows students to take courses online and begin in-classroom practicums in year one. You will graduate career-ready having met the requirements to apply for your Wisconsin teaching license in secondary education - social studies.
Earn your bachelor’s in education and Wisconsin teaching license online and become a 4-12th grade social studies teacher in just 3 years
By looking at the world through the various lenses of economics, history, geography, political science, social science and psychology, you’ll prepare yourself to help your students do the same. An accelerated bachelor's degree in secondary education with a major in social studies will give you a clear awareness of modern and historical perspectives on these subjects and ready you for a life of service as a teacher. With access to an experienced staff and a curriculum focused on participation in society as productive Christian citizens, by the time you graduate you’ll possess the vital ability to view the world through one final lens: the lens of a teacher.
Cost Per Credit
$475
Credits
120
Flexibility
This program is offered fully online to fit your busy lifestyle!
Program Overview
Through a blend of the social sciences, history, and humanities, you’ll learn to guide your students through a myriad of perspectives and social structures, and be able to adapt such lessons for the next generation of thinkers. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll understand how to help your students discover how people relate to each other, how we interact as groups, and how we organize our thoughts, religions, and governments. With a foundation in social studies, your students will be able to understand the world around them, and their place in it.
You can make a difference in the lives of children; you can become a teacher by earning your bachelor's in secondary education and teaching license online. The Accelerated Secondary Education - Social Studies Licensure program is a fully online bachelor's in education leading to a Wisconsin license to teach grades 4 through 12. The accelerated courses can be scheduled to complete this program in 3 years or at the pace you prefer.
*Students who desire licensure in another state must contact their state department of education for details about whether or not this coursework will meet state requirements.
What to Expect
- 100% online
- Courses are in 8-week sessions
- Option to start the program at the beginning of any 8-week session
- Professors with real world experience
- Practicums and student teaching experiences can occur anywhere in the U.S. (practicum does not have to be in Wisconsin)
- Program leads to WI teaching licensure in 4-12th grade
- Applicants may apply for life and work experience credit toward practicum coursework up to 6 credits
- Transfer up to 84 credits
- Option to earn Public Education (PLA can be used towards the 9 elective credits for public education candidates), Lutheran Teaching Diploma (LTD) and Christian Teaching Certificate (CTC)
Locations
- Online
How to Apply
This program utilizes rolling admissions which means upon acceptance you can start classes at the beginning of any 8-week session.
Steps for program admission:
- Submit your accelerated online application by selecting “Secondary Education – Bachelor’s degree” as the academic program.
- We help guide you through: You will receive communication from your helpful Admission Counselor about next steps, entrance requirements, and how to submit supplemental materials.
- Review entrance requirements and submit admissions pieces:
- Cumulative undergrad GPA of 2.75 for full acceptance. *If GPA lower than 2.75, students must meet with Dr. Adam Paape, Program Director to discuss GPA and the GPA requirements for student teaching and standardized exams information.
- Official transcripts
- Any other necessary application materials
- Acceptance! When your application file is complete, it will be reviewed by the department and you will be notified of entrance status.
- Fill out application for Uncommon Scholarship if you qualify.
- Once in the program: Students are required to do a background check upon acceptance to begin the practicum in semester 1. Students will be given the information for the background check upon acceptance.
Susan Mobley
Department Chair - History, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4276
Bio
Susan Mobley teaches courses on various eras of European history, as well as the Latin language. Her research focuses on the history of education in Western Civilization. She has presented at numerous conferences, has authored articles for various publications, and has appeared on several LCMS media programs.
Education
- Ph D - European History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1998)
- MA - European History, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1993)
- BA - Journalism/Professional Writing, University of Oklahoma (1991)
Contributions
- Mobley, S. (2021). (Book Review) Mariken Teeuwen and Irene van Renswoude, eds., The Annotated Book in the Early Middle Ages: Practices of Reading and Writing . (2 (Summer) ed.,vol. LII,pp. 441-443). Sixteenth Century Journal.
- Harries, B. & Mobley, S. (2021). Shared Inquiry and (A)Synchronicity: Online Learning in a Freshman Humanities Class. In Whitney Leeson (Ed.), (S01 ed.,vol. 51). Sixteenth Century Studies.
- Mobley, S. (2019). Craig Harline, A World Ablaze: The Rise of Martin Luther and the Birth of the Reformation (Book Review). In Mary Jane Haemig (Ed.), (2 ed.,vol. 33,pp. 213-214). The Lutheran Quarterly .
Presentations
- Mobley, S. (2021). Confession and Curriculum: State School Ordinances in Württemberg (1559) and Bavaria (1569) . Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference. San Diego, CA.
- Mobley, S. (2019). Mandating Education: State School Ordinances in Württemberg (1559) and Bavaria (1569). Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies. St. Louis, MO.
- Mobley, S. & Harries, B. (2019). The Virtues of Virtue: A Great Conversation in Western Education. Keynote/Plenary Address. Classical Education Conference. Mequon, WI.
- Mobley, S. (2018). The Paedagogium at the University of Ingolstadt, 1526-1588: An Educational Reform Project. Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference. Albuquerque, NM.
- Mobley, S. (2017). Lutheran Liberal Arts: The Arts Curriculum at the Universities of Tübingen and Wittenberg in the 1550s. Paper. Sixteenth Century Studies Conference. Milwaukee, WI.
Research Interests
- History of education in the West
- Liberal Arts/Classical Education
Teaching Interests
- Renaissance/Reformation
- Medieval and Byzantine civilizations
Adam Paape
Ed.D.
Assistant Dean, Professor
Phone: (262) 243-4203
Bio
Dr. Paape serves as an assistant Dean in the School of Education with a focus on post-traditional teacher licensure (CAPTL - post-baccalaureate, accelerated bachelors, and Project INVEST). His instructional focus is in mathematics education, mentoring future teachers of mathematics. His research focuses on student-centered mathematics instruction, with an emphasis on implementing rich, conceptual mathematical tasks.
Education
- EDD - Educational Leadership, George Fox University (2013)
- MS - Educational Administration, Concordia University Wisconsin (2004)
- BA - Secondary Education - Mathematics, Concordia University Wisconsin (2000)
Contributions
- Alles, B., Pingel, J., Paape, A. & Juergensen, J., (2021). Grapes, Giants, and God: Mentoring First-Year Teachers with the Joshua-Caleb Project. (Spring 2021 ed.). St. Louis, MO: Lutheran Education Association.
- Paape, A. (2020). "Silent Mathematics." In Susanna M. Steeg Thornhill and Ken Badley (Ed.), Generating Tact and Flow for Effective Teaching and Learning. (pp. pp. 59 -60). New York: Routledge.
- Paape, A. (2019). Review of Contemporary Challenges for Religious and Spiritual Education. (1 ed.,vol. 24,pp. 120-121). International Journal of Christianity and Education . https://journals....
- Paape, A. (2018). Reflections on Professional Coaching: Eight Mathematics Teaching Practices. (pp. 27-36). River Forest, IL: Lutheran Education Journal.
- Paape, A. (2017). (Not) Teaching the Way We Were Taught. (Spring 2017 ed.). River Forest, IL: Lutheran Education Association.
Presentations
- Hollander, E., Paape, A. & Potratz, J., (2023). Mathematical Integrated Strategies in a Core Business Class Using Cognitive Science Methods as an Intervention Tactic to Increase Future Student Success at Concordia University of Wisconsin. Paper. 2023 Cross-Cultural Business Conference. Steyr Campus.
- Paape, A. (2022). Cognitive Science in the Mathematics Classroom. Oral Presentation. Lutheran Education Association Convocation. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Paape, A., Huinker, D., Pettis, C. & Mooney, M., (2022). Learning to Teach with Instructional Materials. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference. Green Lake, WI.
- Paape, A. (2019). Taking Mathematical Action. Lecture. Lutheran Education Association Convocation. St. Louis, MO.
- Paape, A. (2019). Representations and Conversations. Lecture. Lutheran Education Association Convocation. St. Louis, MO.
Research Interests
- Mathematics instructional methodolgy
- In-service teacher instructional practices
Teaching Interests
- Mathematics education
- Pre-service teacher preparation
James Pingel
PhD
Dean - School of Education, Professor
Office: Luther Hall 204A
Phone: (262) 243-4214
Bio
Jim Pingel is the Dean of the School of Education (Mequon, WI & Ann Arbor, MI). His research interests include biographical history, leadership, school culture, and Christian faith reflection and integration.
Education
- Ph D - Educational Leadership, Cardinal Stritch University (2008)
- MA - Early American History, Marquette University (1994)
- MS - Educational Administration, Concordia University Wisconsin (2001)
- BA - Secondary Education, Concordia University Wisconsin (1992)
Contributions
- Pingel, J. (2024). A Worldview Wakeup Call. In Ed Grube (Ed.), (January 2024 ed.,pp. 7). River Forest, IL: LEA Shaping the Future. https://s3.amazon...
- Pingel, J. (2022). Remember the Ladies. In Guy Burnett (Ed.), (Winter 2022 ed.,pp. 10-11). Washington, D.C. : Madison Notes/James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation .
- Pingel, J. (2022). Innovation in Educatioin. (322 ed.,pp. 1). Saint Louis, MO: Lutheran Life - Concordia Publishing House.
- Pingel, J. (2022). "Forward to "Dispositional Development and Assessment in Teacher Preparation Programs"." In Sara Clemm von Hohenberg (Ed.), Forward. (pp. xiv-xv). Hershey, Pennsylvania: IGI Global: Publisher of Timely Knowledge. https://www.igi-g...
- Pingel, J. (2022). "A" is for Adversity. In Ed Grube (Ed.), (Spring 2022 ed.). River Forest, IL: Shapring the Future - Lutheran Educator Association . https://leaconnec...
Presentations
- Pingel, J. (2024). Building a Culture of Professional Development. Oral Presentation. Leading Together. Grapevine, Texas.
- Pingel, J. (2024). The Best and Worst of Teachers. Oral Presentation. Leading Together . Grapevine, Texas.
- Pingel, J. (2024). You Can't Give What You Don't Have: Ten Research-based Health and Wellness Tips. Keynote/Plenary Address. SWD Parish Pros Retreat. Camp Minikani - Hubertus, WI.
- Pingel, J. (2024). "One Foot in the Future: Trends and the Future in Lutheran Education". Oral Presentation. ALSS Ed Camp.
- Pingel, J. (2023). The Future That Has Come: Embracing the Latest Trends, Temptations, and Truths of Christian Education Today. Oral Presentation. Professional Church Worker Conference. Grand Rapids, MI.
Research Interests
- Biographical History
- Christian Servant Leadership
Teaching Interests
- Advanced Leadership Theory and Practice
- Professional Ethics
Additional Details
Online - All of the program courses are online. Practicums (in-classroom experience) and student teaching (leading a classroom as a student teacher) must be done in-person at a school.
Accelerated format - All Accelerated Secondary Education (ASE) Programs are designed to be able to be completed in 3 years, if a student starts with zero credits. The ASE programs only have required Practicum courses during semester 1, 2, and 5. All ASE programs (similar to the AEE) will require student teaching during semester 6.
Courses - Curriculum was developed in view of the traditional undergraduate program. Within coursework, there are highly-collaborative education courses. There are also non-education courses such as math, science, communication, English, religion, etc. These courses are more self-paced.
Start dates - You have the opportunity to begin this program at the start of any 8-week session once you are accepted.
Practicum and classroom experience -Over the semester students have practicum experiences. This is also known as students "in the field" or field work. This work in the beginning is developmental in nature--observational. Semesters one through five of six total semesters have practicums. The third and final year presents more leadership classroom experience. The 6th and final semester is student teaching.
A background check is required at the beginning of practicum 1 and prior to student teaching. Students need to have a cooperating teacher in a regular school and the teacher needs a valid teaching license, at least 3 years experience, and been in their current building for a year. Concordia is happy to discuss practicum and field work with you.
License - This program leads to Wisconsin teaching licensure in 4-12th grade. Applicants from out-of-state should check with their departments of education to see how courses translate to other states. Concordia will help you with a program course review.
Credit opportunities - Students may transfer up to 84 credits. Applicants may apply for life and work experience credit toward practicum coursework up to 6 credits.
LTD opportunity - Do you want to get your Lutheran Teacher Diploma? You can take 9 additional credits of theology and education courses to qualify.
Financial opportunity - Uncommon scholarships are available. The TEACH grant qualifies. This program is offered at the accelerated tuition rate.
Add on licenses - Once you complete our program, you are eligible to engage in our opportunities for any of the add-on licenses listed below: