Major Requirements
Modality: Face-to-Face
The 125 credit-hour minimum is achievable by using specific courses that meet both general education requirements and the Middle Grades Education major curriculum requirements. The Middle Grades Education program requires students to choose one area of endorsement for licensure. CUC’s approved areas of endorsement are listed below:
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Science Education (STEM Emphasis)
- Social Sciences
A course in the major must have the grade C or higher to apply to the major. No course in the major may be taken on the Pass/Fail grade option. No course in the approved program may be taken on the Pass/Fail grade option with the exception of the student teaching internship. If you want information on the available content areas, click here.
llinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) are general education courses Concordia-Chicago agrees to accept in lieu of comparable, lower-division general education requirements. For more information regarding IAI transfer credit, please see the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s iTransfer website at www.itransfer.org.
This major requires a grade of C or higher for all courses (including general education)
University Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COL-1995 | Vocation and College Success (Freshman only, transfer students are exempt) | 1 |
Theology – Public Teacher Education (6 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Languages Course, select one | 3 | |
| The Bible (B) | ||
| Introduction to the Old Testament (B) | ||
| Introduction to the New Testament (B) | ||
| Theological Studies | ||
| THY-1210 | Introduction to Christianity (S) | 3 |
General Education Requirements
Communication (9 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-1100 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG-2000 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| The above courses must pass with a C or higher per IAI requirements. | ||
| COM-1100 | Speech Communication | 3 |
Humanities (9 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Required : Select one of the following | 3 | |
| Both HIS courses listed below require a grade of C of higher per College of Education | ||
| History of the American People to 1877 | ||
or HIS-1250 | History of the American People since 1877 | |
| Fine Arts select one from the following | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Two-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Three-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Western Art: Pre-History through Renaissance | ||
| Western Art: Post Renaissance through Contemporary | ||
| Non-Western Art | ||
| Introduction to Film Studies | ||
| World Perspectives Through Documentary | ||
| Exploration of Music | ||
| Survey of Western Music | ||
| Music of World Cultures | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
| Select one Humanities or Fine Arts from the following: | 3 | |
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Literature for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults | ||
| Non-Western Literature | ||
| Lewis and Tolkien | ||
| U.S. Latina/o Literature(s) | ||
| Greek & Roman Mythology | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| Classical World Literature | ||
| Modern World Literature | ||
| German for Reading I | ||
| German for Reading II | ||
| Greek I | ||
| Greek II | ||
| Hebrew I | ||
| Hebrew II | ||
| History of Modern Europe Since 1815 | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| African American History | ||
| Hispanic and Latino American History | ||
| Ancient Greek and Roman Civilizations | ||
| Latin I | ||
| Latin II | ||
| Exploration of Music | ||
| Survey of Western Music | ||
| Music of World Cultures | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Primer in Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development (This is an ISBE requirement ) | 3 |
| PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| Select one additional course from the following list: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Geography of North America | ||
| World Geography: Culture Patterns | ||
| The Developing World | ||
| Introduction to Global Cultural Studies | ||
| Engaging Diversity: U.S. Perspectives | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| The Mind and the Brain | ||
| Developmental Psychology: Life Span | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Racism in the U.S. | ||
Physical and Life Science (7-8 Hours)
All College of Education students must complete coursework in the following areas: biology, chemistry or earth science. At least one of the transfer courses in science must include a lab.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physical and Life Science Course. | ||
| Select one physical science course from the list below | 3-4 | |
| Physical Science Course list | ||
| Consumer Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Chemistry in the World Today | ||
| Health Science Applications in Chemistry | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| General Chemistry I (With Lab) | ||
| General Chemistry II (With Lab) | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Elements of Earth Science (With Lab) | ||
| Energy and Our Environment (With Lab) | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability (With Lab) | ||
| Physics of Things We Use (With Lab) | ||
| Life Science course list | ||
| Biology in the World Today (With Lab) | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| General Biology I (With Lab) | ||
| General Biology II (With Lab) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I (With Lab) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II (With Lab) | ||
| Fundamentals of Microbiology (With Lab) | ||
Mathematics (3 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Finite Mathematics (for non-math content specialists) | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Pre-Calculus (or higher for math content specialists) | ||
Students must also take the Theology-Church Worker Studies Minor (21 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Methods Course | 3 | |
| Lutheran Teacher: Vocation and Methods | ||
| Theology Courses (2.75 GPA is Required) | ||
| Required courses | 12 | |
| Introduction to the Old Testament (B) | ||
| Martin Luther's Small and Large Catechisms (S) | ||
| Introduction to the New Testament (B) | ||
| Survey of Church History (H) | ||
| Select two courses from list below: | 6 | |
| The Augsburg Confession and its Apology (S) | ||
| The Ancient Creeds, the Smalcald Articles, and the Treaties (S) | ||
| The Formula of Concord (S) | ||
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses in Education | ||
| EDUC-1050 | Introduction to American Education 1 | 3 |
| EDUC-1070 | Media and Technology in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development (This may satisfy a general education requirement) | 3 |
| EDUC-2050 | Teaching in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC-2090 | Characteristics and Instruction of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Prerequisites to Professional Education Courses | ||
| PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology (This may satisfy a general education requirement) | 3 |
| Professional Education Courses for Teacher Candidacy in Middle Grades Education 2 | ||
| EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
| EDMG/EDSC-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
| Select one of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Sequence I: | ||
| Classroom Management and Professionalism: Elementary and Middle Grades | ||
| Assessment: Elementary and Middle Grades | ||
| Sequence II: | ||
| Foundations of Ethics of American Education and Assessment and Management of Middle/Secondary Grades | ||
| Content Areas (Select One) | 27 | |
Literacy Education Coursework (27 Hours) | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary English | ||
| Select remaining 21 hours from the following: | ||
| Speech Communication | ||
| Content and Methods for Elementary Literacy | ||
| Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary English | ||
| Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL Students | ||
| Literature for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults | ||
or ENG-4150 | Literature/Related Media for Adolescents | |
| Foundations of Literacy | ||
| English Composition | ||
| Writing About Literature | ||
| Linguistics | ||
| Non-Western Literature | ||
| U.S. Latina/o Literature(s) | ||
| Greek & Roman Mythology | ||
| Lewis and Tolkien | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| Modern World Literature | ||
| British Literature to 1785 | ||
| Major American Authors | ||
| Literary Theory & Criticism | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| Twentieth Century American Fiction | ||
| Twentieth Century Poetry | ||
Mathematic Education Coursework (27 Hours) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Math | ||
| Mathematics for Teachers: Number and Measurement | ||
| Statistics | ||
or MAT-3010 | Probability and Statistics | |
| Calculus for Business and Life Sciences | ||
or MAT-2500 | Calculus I | |
| College Geometry | ||
| Select three additional Math courses from the list below | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Problem Solving with Number Theory | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| History of Mathematics | ||
| Mathematical Proof | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Number Theory | ||
| Group Theory | ||
| Probability Theory | ||
| Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Real Analysis | ||
| Complex Analysis | ||
Science Education (STEM Emphasis) Coursework (27 Hours) | ||
| Prerequisite: EDUC-3400 Integrated Sciences – STEM | ||
| Integrated Sciences: STEM (Required for Middle Grades Science majors. Recommended for Secondary Biology.) Must include physical science, life science AND earth/space science. General Education and pre-requisite courses may be applied. | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Science | ||
| Select remaining 21 hours from the following: | ||
| Integrated Sciences – STEM | ||
| Biology in the World Today (With Lab) | ||
| General Biology I (With Lab) | ||
| General Biology II (With Lab) | ||
| Microbiology (With Lab) | ||
| Microbiology (With Lab) | ||
| General Ecology (With Lab) | ||
| Consumer Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| General Chemistry I (With Lab) | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Elements of Earth Science (With Lab) | ||
| Physics of Things We Use (With Lab) | ||
| Elementary Physics I (With Lab) | ||
| Elementary Physics II (With Lab) | ||
Social Sciences Coursework (27 Hours) | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Social Science | ||
| World Geography: Culture Patterns | ||
| History of the American People to 1877 | ||
| History of the American People since 1877 | ||
| A History of Illinois | ||
| 9 Additional hours from the categories of: Economics, Geography, History, and/or Civics/Governent in relation to Illinois, United States, and/or the world. | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Elements of Earth Science (With Lab) | ||
| Geography of North America | ||
| The Developing World | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Seminar in Writing and Researching History | ||
| African History | ||
| The Age of Reform, 1400-1650 | ||
| Europe In Our Time: 1918-Present | ||
| Rise and Decline of Modern Europe: 1799-1918 | ||
| Antebellum America | ||
| Contemporary America | ||
| The American Religious Experience | ||
| Twentieth Century World History | ||
| Non-Western Historical Studies | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability (With Lab) | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| Middle Grades Methods Coursework in the Subject Area for Endorsement | 3 hours | |
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary English | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Math | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Science | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Social Science | ||
| Student Teaching Internship Semester | ||
| Register for the course pertaining to the subject area from the following list: | 15 | |
| Student Teaching Internship: English Language Arts Middle Grades/Secondary Education | ||
| Student Teaching Internship: Math Middle Grades/ Secondary Education | ||
| Student Teaching Internship: Science Middle Grades/Secondary Education | ||
| Student Teaching Internship: Social Science Middle Grades/Secondary Education | ||
| EDUC-4985 | Student Teaching Seminar (taken with student teaching) | 0 |
| Total Hours | 72-75 | |
- 1
LTE candidates should take EDUC-1060 Intro to American Education for Public & Lutheran Teachers.
- 2
Must be admitted to Teacher Candidacy to enroll in the professional methods coursework.
- 5
Course meets general education requirements and major requirements. While fulfilling two requirements, course credit is only counted once. Course credit is included in the general education credit total.
The total hour for the program is 125 credits. This includes general education, electives and major requirements above.
Student Teaching Internship
The Student Teaching Intern is in middle grades classroom every day for the 16-week semester under the guidance of a classroom cooperating teacher. The intern will be supported and evaluated by the University supervisor. Candidates must meet the requirements for:
- Transition Point Two: Admission to the Student Teaching Internship Semester to begin the internship.
- Subsequently, candidates must meet the requirements for Transition Point Three: Completion of the Student Teaching Internship Semester.
Attendance at scheduled edTPA seminars and Colloquium is required. The College of Education Manual provides details and guidelines for meeting the criteria for successful completion of the Internship Semester and the process for obtaining the Illinois Professional Educator License.
Major Requirements
Modality: Face-to-Face
The 125 credit-hour minimum is achievable by using specific courses that meet both general education requirements and the Middle Grades Education major curriculum requirements. The Middle Grades Education program requires students to choose one area of endorsement for licensure. CUC’s approved areas of endorsement are listed below:
- Literacy
- Mathematics
- Science Education (STEM Emphasis)
- Social Sciences
A course in the major must have the grade C or higher to apply to the major. No course in the major may be taken on the Pass/Fail grade option. No course in the approved program may be taken on the Pass/Fail grade option with the exception of the student teaching internship. If you want information on the available endorsements, click here.
llinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) are general education courses Concordia-Chicago agrees to accept in lieu of comparable, lower-division general education requirements. For more information regarding IAI transfer credit, please see the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s iTransfer website at www.itransfer.org.
This major requires a grade of C or higher for all courses (including general education)
University Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COL-1995 | Vocation and College Success (Freshman only, transfer students are exempt) | 1 |
Theology – Public Teacher Education (6 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biblical Languages Course, select one | 3 | |
| The Bible (B) | ||
| Introduction to the Old Testament (B) | ||
| Introduction to the New Testament (B) | ||
| Theological Studies | ||
| THY-1210 | Introduction to Christianity (S) | 3 |
General Education Requirements
Communication (9 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-1100 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG-2000 | Writing About Literature | 3 |
| The above courses must pass with a C or higher per IAI requirements. | ||
| COM-1100 | Speech Communication | 3 |
Humanities (9 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Required : Select one of the following | 3 | |
| Both HIS courses listed below require a grade of C of higher per College of Education | ||
| History of the American People to 1877 | ||
or HIS-1250 | History of the American People since 1877 | |
| Fine Arts select one from the following | 3 | |
| Introduction to the Visual Arts | ||
| Two-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Three-Dimensional Basic Studio | ||
| Western Art: Pre-History through Renaissance | ||
| Western Art: Post Renaissance through Contemporary | ||
| Non-Western Art | ||
| Introduction to Film Studies | ||
| World Perspectives Through Documentary | ||
| Exploration of Music | ||
| Survey of Western Music | ||
| Music of World Cultures | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
| Select one Humanities or Fine Arts from the following: | 3 | |
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| Literature for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults | ||
| Non-Western Literature | ||
| Lewis and Tolkien | ||
| U.S. Latina/o Literature(s) | ||
| Greek & Roman Mythology | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| Classical World Literature | ||
| Modern World Literature | ||
| German for Reading I | ||
| German for Reading II | ||
| Greek I | ||
| Greek II | ||
| Hebrew I | ||
| Hebrew II | ||
| History of Modern Europe Since 1815 | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| U.S. Women's History | ||
| African American History | ||
| Hispanic and Latino American History | ||
| Ancient Greek and Roman Civilizations | ||
| Latin I | ||
| Latin II | ||
| Exploration of Music | ||
| Survey of Western Music | ||
| Music of World Cultures | ||
| History of Jazz | ||
| Primer in Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Introduction to Theater | ||
Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development (This is an ISBE requirement ) | 3 |
| PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| Select one additional course from the following list: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Geography of North America | ||
| World Geography: Culture Patterns | ||
| The Developing World | ||
| Introduction to Global Cultural Studies | ||
| Engaging Diversity: U.S. Perspectives | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| The Mind and the Brain | ||
| Developmental Psychology: Life Span | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Racism in the U.S. | ||
Physical and Life Science (7-8 Hours)
All College of Education students must complete coursework in the following areas: biology, chemistry or earth science. At least one of the transfer courses in science must include a lab.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physical and Life Science Course. | ||
| Select one physical science course from the list below | 3-4 | |
| Physical Science Course list | ||
| Consumer Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Chemistry in the World Today | ||
| Health Science Applications in Chemistry | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| General Chemistry I (With Lab) | ||
| General Chemistry II (With Lab) | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Elements of Earth Science (With Lab) | ||
| Energy and Our Environment (With Lab) | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability (With Lab) | ||
| Physics of Things We Use (With Lab) | ||
| Life Science course list | ||
| Biology in the World Today (With Lab) | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| General Biology I (With Lab) | ||
| General Biology II (With Lab) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I (With Lab) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology II (With Lab) | ||
| Fundamentals of Microbiology (With Lab) | ||
Mathematics (3 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Finite Mathematics (for non-math content specialists) | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Pre-Calculus (or higher for math content specialists) | ||
Students must also take the Theology-Church Worker Studies Minor (21 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Methods Course | 3 | |
| Lutheran Teacher: Vocation and Methods | ||
| Theology Courses (2.75 GPA is Required) | ||
| Required courses | 12 | |
| Introduction to the Old Testament (B) | ||
| Martin Luther's Small and Large Catechisms (S) | ||
| Introduction to the New Testament (B) | ||
| Survey of Church History (H) | ||
| Select two courses from list below: | 6 | |
| The Augsburg Confession and its Apology (S) | ||
| The Ancient Creeds, the Smalcald Articles, and the Treaties (S) | ||
| The Formula of Concord (S) | ||
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses in Education | ||
| EDUC-1050 | Introduction to American Education 1 | 3 |
| EDUC-1070 | Media and Technology in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC-2020 | Human and Cognitive Development (This may satisfy a general education requirement) | 3 |
| EDUC-2050 | Teaching in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC-2090 | Characteristics and Instruction of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| Prerequisites to Professional Education Courses | ||
| PSY-2125 | Child and Adolescent Psychology (This may satisfy a general education requirement) | 3 |
| Professional Education Courses for Teacher Candidacy in Middle Grades Education 2 | ||
| EDMG-3000 | Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | 3 |
| EDMG/EDSC-4220 | Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
| Select one of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Sequence I: | ||
| Classroom Management and Professionalism: Elementary and Middle Grades | ||
| Assessment: Elementary and Middle Grades | ||
| Sequence II: | ||
| Foundations of Ethics of American Education and Assessment and Management of Middle/Secondary Grades | ||
| Content Areas (Select One) | 27 | |
Literacy Education Coursework (27 Hours) | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary English | ||
| Select remaining 21 hours from the following: | ||
| Speech Communication | ||
| Content and Methods for Elementary Literacy | ||
| Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary English | ||
| Theoretical Foundations of Teaching ESL Students | ||
| Literature for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults | ||
or ENG-4150 | Literature/Related Media for Adolescents | |
| Foundations of Literacy | ||
| English Composition | ||
| Writing About Literature | ||
| Linguistics | ||
| Non-Western Literature | ||
| U.S. Latina/o Literature(s) | ||
| Greek & Roman Mythology | ||
| Lewis and Tolkien | ||
| African American Literature | ||
| Modern World Literature | ||
| British Literature to 1785 | ||
| Major American Authors | ||
| Literary Theory & Criticism | ||
| Shakespeare | ||
| Twentieth Century American Fiction | ||
| Twentieth Century Poetry | ||
Mathematic Education Coursework (27 Hours) | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Math | ||
| Mathematics for Teachers: Number and Measurement | ||
| Statistics | ||
or MAT-3010 | Probability and Statistics | |
| Calculus for Business and Life Sciences | ||
or MAT-2500 | Calculus I | |
| College Geometry | ||
| Select three additional Math courses from the list below | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Problem Solving with Number Theory | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| History of Mathematics | ||
| Mathematical Proof | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Number Theory | ||
| Group Theory | ||
| Probability Theory | ||
| Mathematical Statistics | ||
| Real Analysis | ||
| Complex Analysis | ||
Science Education (STEM Emphasis) Coursework (27 Hours) | ||
| Prerequisite: EDUC-3400 Integrated Sciences – STEM | ||
| Integrated Sciences: STEM (Required for Middle Grades Science majors. Recommended for Secondary Biology.) Must include physical science, life science AND earth/space science. General Education and pre-requisite courses may be applied. | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Science | ||
| Select remaining 21 hours from the following: | ||
| Integrated Sciences – STEM | ||
| Biology in the World Today (With Lab) | ||
| General Biology I (With Lab) | ||
| General Biology II (With Lab) | ||
| Microbiology (With Lab) | ||
| Microbiology (With Lab) | ||
| General Ecology (With Lab) | ||
| Consumer Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| General Chemistry I (With Lab) | ||
| Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (With Lab) | ||
| Elements of Earth Science (With Lab) | ||
| Physics of Things We Use (With Lab) | ||
| Elementary Physics I (With Lab) | ||
| Elementary Physics II (With Lab) | ||
Social Sciences Coursework (27 Hours) | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| Middle Grades: Development and Philosophy | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Social Science | ||
| World Geography: Culture Patterns | ||
| History of the American People to 1877 | ||
| History of the American People since 1877 | ||
| A History of Illinois | ||
| 9 Additional hours from the categories of: Economics, Geography, History, and/or Civics/Governent in relation to Illinois, United States, and/or the world. | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Elements of Earth Science (With Lab) | ||
| Geography of North America | ||
| The Developing World | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Seminar in Writing and Researching History | ||
| African History | ||
| The Age of Reform, 1400-1650 | ||
| Europe In Our Time: 1918-Present | ||
| Rise and Decline of Modern Europe: 1799-1918 | ||
| Antebellum America | ||
| Contemporary America | ||
| The American Religious Experience | ||
| Twentieth Century World History | ||
| Non-Western Historical Studies | ||
| Introduction to Sustainability (With Lab) | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| Middle Grades Methods Coursework in the Subject Area for Endorsement | 3 hours | |
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary English | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Math | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Science | ||
| Content and Methods of Middle/Secondary Social Science | ||
| Total Hours | 57-60 | |
- 1
LTE candidates should take EDUC-1060 Intro to American Education for Public & Lutheran Teachers.
- 2
Must be admitted to Teacher Candidacy to enroll in the professional methods coursework.
- 5
Course meets general education requirements and major requirements. While fulfilling two requirements, course credit is only counted once. Course credit is included in the general education credit total.
The total hour for the program is 125 credits. This includes general education, electives and major requirements above.
The College of Education Manual provides details and guidelines for meeting the criteria for successful completion of the Internship Semester and the process for obtaining the Illinois Professional Educator License.
Graduation Requirements
Students in the College of Education must meet all University requirements found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Specific requirements of the College of Education include the following:
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 for all college-level coursework completed at CUC.
- A minimum grade of C or higher is required for all courses taken in a CUC COE program. This includes all General education and transfer credit courses.
Students in the Education Studies program follow CUC's minimum standards of a 2.0 GPA and in General Education a D- or above is acceptable.
The College of Education Initial Licensure Program has a stipulation indicating that students in the COE may not take any course as Pass/Fail without permission of the Division Chair or College Dean. Students may not take a course as Pass/Fail, including courses with the following course codes - EDEC, EDEL, EDMG, EDSC, EDSP, EDKS and EDUC. The student teaching internship course and the edTPA course are excluded from this policy because they are automatically Pass/Fail. General education courses outside of the required licensure programs may be taken as Pass/Fail if they are in alignment with the University policy.
In addition to the overall minimum credits for the degree major, minor, endorsement, and special programs (Honors Program for example) requirements are also necessary if they have been declared. Deficiency in any area of the program will delay awarding of the degree and will require filing of a new intent to graduate. Students may elect to drop minors, additional endorsements, or other special programs if they present an obstacle to graduation.
General Undergraduate Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago undergraduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic catalog.
New students are accepted into undergraduate degree-seeking programs for online (ADP) and on-campus (Traditional) study in the fall and spring semesters. If you have any questions please work with your admissions advisors.