Overview

The Special Education program from Concordia University Wisconsin has a strong liberal arts foundation with a Christian emphasis. Education coursework and fieldwork experiences begin freshman year. It offers a public education track, a Lutheran teacher diploma track for students wishing to pursue education as an LCMS church work professional, and a Christian teacher certification track for students wishing to pursue education in another Christian school setting.

This program may be pursued as a special education major only, leading to K-12 certification in cross categorical special education or as a dual major combining special education and general education. Dual majors are available at the early childhood and elementary/middle school levels. The special education program is accredited and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Job openings in this field are plentiful, as this is a high-need certification area nationally.

What to expect

In addition to coursework, you’ll experience firsthand the blessing and challenge of working with special needs children in an actual, real-world setting. You’ll be grounded in a deep understanding of child and adolescent development in mind, body, and spirit, as well as the range of exceptionalities.

You’ll work to master content knowledge in addition to a wide range of instructional strategies and learner accommodations. You’ll develop skills in classroom management, curricular design and assessment, and engagement and collaboration with other educators and school stakeholders.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Number Sense: Teaching Pre K-9
Data & Space: Teaching Pre K-9
Human Relations for Teachers
Nature of the Exceptional Child
Human Learning
Special Education Clinical

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-24 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-11 00:00:00 , International

More details

Plan to apply 3-4 months prior to your intended start date.

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

122-132

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mequon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduation from the equivalent of US high school
Proof of English language proficiency. Students with lower scores can still apply for conditional admission
Original transcripts and diplomas from all schools attended or currently attending, in English as well as the native language. If transcripts or diplomas are copies they must be certified by the school. Transcripts must be mailed to the university
Copy of your passport and visa if applicable

Tuition Fees

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36000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36000 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

36000 USD / year

≈ 36000 USD / year

Living costs

Mequon

United States

1621 - 2688 USD / month

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