Accelerated Bachelor of Arts in
Upper (Grades 3-6) Elementary and Special Education: Learning Disabilities
Program Highlights & Benefits
Flexible, online format
3 year completion time, including holiday breaks
Transfer credits considered
Manageable workload for full-time working professionals
For
Designed for candidates who are seeking their initial MI teaching certification to teach at the upper level of elementary education while also earning their Bachelor of Arts degree and a certification in Special Education-Learning Disabilities.
What You Learn
These online courses will introduce you to the fundamental theories of education and build your practical knowledge in the core subject areas of upper elementary education.
- The Special Education curriculum includes courses on language, literacy, educational research methods, procedural safeguards, and the technology available for students and teachers.
- You will learn about federal and state legislation influencing the education, curriculum, and documentation requirements for students with disabilities.
- You will need to complete the required clinical hours in classrooms watching current teachers to learn specific skills, strategies, and learning practices.
- Field experiences will start in your first semester and go through until your fifth semester.
- Student teaching will take place during your final semester of this accelerated program. You will student teach in an eligible school and meet regularly with Concordia faculty and your cooperating teacher to track progress and receive feedback.
How You Learn
This 131-credit hour self-paced program is offered exclusively online through convenient eight week courses.
Career Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the coursework, Field Experiences, and Student Teaching, candidates will have earned their Bachelor of Art degree and meet the requirements to be an upper elementary and special education teacher in Michigan and also learn how to:
- Create necessary early intervention approaches.
- Ensure students with disabilities have the assistance they require.
- Adapt curriculum and materials to suit individual student requirements.
- Collaborate with parents, other educators, and heath care professionals.
- Measure student progress.
Degree Requirements
Accelerated CUAA Elementary Education – Upper Elementary and Special Education – Learning Disabilities
Undergraduate Core Requirements – Public Education (44 credits)
Public Education Major (87 credits)
Total Credits – Public Education (131 credits)
| Course | Title | Hours |
| Theology – Public Education | ||
| REL 1000 | The Bible | 3 |
| REL 1100 | Christian Faith | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core | ||
| CCE 1020 | Western Culture & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1030 | Western Thought & Worldview | 3 |
| CCE 1040 | Science & Humanity | 3 |
| Faith and Life Course | 3 | |
| ENV 1050 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| MATH 1190 | Number Sense: Teaching Pre K-9 | 3 |
| GEOG 2200 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| POLS 2010 | American Government | 3 |
| HHP 1115 | Fit and Well | 2 |
| ED 1103 | Human Relations for Teachers | 3 |
| Human Creativity and Expression Course | 3 | |
| ENG 2100 | College Writing | 3 |
| Communication or Language Course | 3 |
Elementary Education Curriculum
| Course | Title | Hours |
| Elementary Education Content | ||
| ED 1231 | Best Practices in Engaging Children in Literacy | 3 |
| HIST 1210 | American Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST 2230 | Michigan History | 3 |
| Professional Education Sequence | ||
| EDU 1002 | Teaching & Learning in Diverse Societies Elementary Clinical | 1 |
| ED 1275 | Human Learning | 3 |
| EDU 1022 | Human Growth and Development Elementary Clinical | 1 |
| EDU 5010 | Designing Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 2002 | Designing Instruction for Student Success Elementary Clinical | 1 |
| EDU 5020 | Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 2022 | Differentiation for All Learners Elementary Clinical | 1 |
| ED 1230 | Nature of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU 3050 | Preparing for Student Teaching | 1 |
| Elementary Education Sequence | ||
| ED 2204 | The Art & Science of Teaching Reading | 3 |
| ED 3401 | Instruction & Assessment of Reading | 3 |
| ED 4307 | Curriculum and Methods in Language Arts and Social Studies | 3 |
| ED 4308 | Curriculum and Methods in STEM | 3 |
Upper Elementary (Grades 3 to 6)
| Course | Title | Hours |
| MATH 1200 | Data & Space: Teaching Pre K-9 | 3 |
| ED 4301 | Data Driven Analysis of Classroom Practice | 2 |
| EDU 3002 | Assessment and Evaluation for Educators Elementary Clinical | 1 |
| EDU 3112 | Elementary Literacy – Upper Elementary Clinical | 1 |
| EDU 3122 | Literacy Challenges – Upper Elementary Clinical | 1 |
| EDU 4112 | Language Arts & Social Studies – Upper Elementary Clinical | 1 |
| EDU 4122 | Math & Science – Upper Elementary Clinical | 1 |
Special Education – Learning Disabilities
| Course | Title | Hours |
| ED 1230 | Nature of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU 2410 | Math Strategies for Special Learning Needs | 3 |
| EDU 2420 | Language and Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 2430 | Special Education Legislation and Legal Guidelines | 3 |
| EDU 2440 | Meeting the Social, Emotional, & Behavior Needs of the Student | 3 |
| EDU 2450 | Collaboration with Parents, Students, and Other Professionals | 3 |
| EDU 2460 | Determining Eligibility and Designing Educational Programs | 3 |
| EDU 2470 | Instruction Across the Content Areas for Students with Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 4499 | Directed Student Teaching: Special Education with Seminar | 6 |
