Middle and secondary education major graduates in communication arts and literature and mathematics are eligible for Minnesota licensure and for assignment to upper level (grades 5-8) elementary and/or secondary schools (grades 9-12) of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in their chosen subject area. Graduates of middle and secondary education majors in chemistry, life science, and physics are eligible to teach general science in grades 5-8 and 9-12 in their chosen subject area. Graduates of education majors in vocal or instrumental music, physical education, Spanish, and special education are eligible to teach grades K-12 in their subject areas. Students are strongly encouraged to double major by adding the elementary education major since these graduates are then eligible for assignment to K-12 WELS schools.
In addition to the general education courses, students must complete the courses required for their chosen major or majors. A list of required courses for each major follows. Please consult the program plan to see how the major may be completed in four years. Following the program plan will also ensure that the appropriate general education electives are taken.
Communication Arts & Literature Education Major
Required Content – 14 credits
HIS3011 US History II
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Communication Arts & Literature – 30 credits
EDU3310 Adolescent Literature
ENG3109 Shakespeare
ENG3207 Literature of the Modern World
ENG3225 Literary Criticism
ENG3322 Structure of English
ENG3330 Film and Mass Media
ENG3xxx Literature Elective (Choose three)
ENG3002 American Renaissance, Realism, and Naturalism
ENG3003 American Modernism
ENG3004 Twentieth Century American Literature
ENG3102 British Authors before 1700
ENG3111 British Authors 1700-1832
ENG3112 British Authors 1832-1950
ENG33x Writing Elective (Choose one)
ENG3302 Creative Writing
ENG3303 Advanced Expository Writing
Professional Education – 27 credits
EDT3003 Instructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3330 Multidisciplinary Teaching in Middle Schools
EDU3353 Teaching Communication Arts in Middle & Secondary Schools
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
PSY3031 Adolescent Psychology
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
Free Electives – 2 credits
Students may take a combination of 1, 2, or 3 credit courses to meet the minimum requirement of 130 credits for graduation.
Field Experiences – 19 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3405 Individual Field Experiences
EDU3420 Communication Arts Clinical
EDU4353 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
EDU4355 Student Teaching in the Secondary School II
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
Mathematics Education Major
Required Content – 14 credits
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
SCI1102 Physical Science
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Mathematics – 33 credits
MTH2005 Math for Educators II
MTH2008 Introduction to Proofs
MTH2011 Calculus II
MTH2012 Calculus III
MTH2013 Calculus IV
MTH2020 Elementary Statistics
MTH2021 Linear Algebra
MTH2022 Discrete Mathematics
MTH2023 College Geometry
MTH3001 Number Theory
MTH3002 History of Mathematics
MTH3003 Statistics
MTH3006 Abstract Algebra & Introduction to Topology
Professional Education – 27 credits
EDT3003 Instructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3330 Multidisciplinary Teaching in Middle Schools
EDU3354 Teaching Mathematics in Middle & Secondary Schools
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
PSY3031 Adolescent Psychology
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
Field Experienced – 19 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3405 Individual Field Experiences
EDU3421 Mathematics Clinical
EDU4353 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
EDU4355 Student Teaching in the Secondary School II
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
Music Education- Instrumental Music Major
Entry into the Instrumental Music major requires the successful completion of a written and performance exam. Contact the Music Division office for more information.
Required Content – 14 credits
MUSxxxx Piano / Organ (3 semesters)
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
PED1143/1144 Folk and Square Dance (fulfills 0.5 of the General Education Requirement)
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Music – 42 credits
MUSxxxx Applied Instrument (7 semesters)
MUS2046 Wind Symphony (7 semesters)
MUS1110 Aural Skills I
MUS1111 Aural Skills II
MUS2305 Conducting I
MUS2306 Conducting II
MUS3101 Theory of Music I
MUS3102 Theory of Music II
MUS3103 Theory of Music III
MUS3104 Theory of Music IV
MUS3202 Music History: Classical through Present
MUS3314 Brass Techniques
MUS3315 Woodwind Techniques
MUS3316 Percussion Techniques
MUS3317 String Techniques
MUS3320 Music Technology
MUS4308 Conducting III: Advance Instrumental Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques
Professional Education – 31 credits
EDT3003 Instructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3222 Teaching Music in Elementary Schools
EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3330 Multidisciplinary Teaching in Middle Schools
EDU3346 Teaching Music in Middle and Secondary Schools
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
PSY2002 Psychology of Human Growth and Development
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
PSY3031 Adolescent Psychology
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
Field Experiences – 19 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3405 Individual Field Experiences
EDU3422 Music Clinical
EDU4353 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
EDU4280 Student Teaching Music in Elementary and Middle Schools
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
Music Education- Vocal Music Major
Entry into the Vocal Music major requires the successful completion of a written and performance exam. Contact the Music Division office for more information.
Required Content -14 credits
MUSxxxx Piano / Organ (3 semesters)
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
PED1143/1144 Folk and Square Dance
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Music – 42 credits
MUSxxxx Applied Voice (7 semesters)
MUSxxxx Choir (7 semesters)
MUS1110 Aural Skills I
MUS1111 Aural Skills II
MUS2305 Conducting I
MUS2306 Conducting II
MUS3101 Theory of Music I
MUS3102 Theory of Music II
MUS3103 Theory of Music III
MUS3104 Theory of Music IV
MUS3202 Music History: Classical through Present
MUS3301 Choral Repertoire
MUS3320 Music Technology
MUS4306 Vocal Pedagogy
MUS4307 Conducting III: Advanced Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques
Professional Education – 31 credits
EDT3003 Instructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3222 Teaching Music in Elementary Schools
EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3330 Multidisciplinary Teaching in Middle Schools
EDU3346 Teaching Music in Middle and Secondary Schools
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
PSY2002 Psychology of Human Growth and Development
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
PSY3031 Adolescent Psychology
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
Field Experiences – 19 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3405 Individual Field Experiences
EDU3422 Music Clinical
EDU4353 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
EDU4280 Student Teaching Music in Elementary and Middle Schools
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
Physical Education Major
Note: Students that successfully complete this major also earn a coaching minor.
Required Content – 11 credits
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Physical Education – 32 credits
PED11xx Seven Activity Courses
PED120x First Aid
PED2010 Foundations of Physical Education
PED2015 Coaching Theory
PED3002 Motor Learning
PED3004 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
PED3006 Principles of Coaching
PED3007 Organization & Administration of Athletics
PED3008 Assessment and Evaluation in Physical Education
PED3009 School and Personal Health
PED4002 Applied Kinesiology
PED4003 Physiology of Exercise
SCI2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Professional Education – 32 credits
EDT3003 Instructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3225 Teaching Physical Education
EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3330 Multidisciplinary Teaching in Middle School
EDU3347 Teaching Physical Education in Middle & Secondary Schools
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
PSY2002 Psychology of Human Growth and Development
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
PSY3031 Adolescent Psychology
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
Field Experiences – 19 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3405 Individual Field Experiences
EDU3423 Physical Education Clinical
EDU4353 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
EDU4281 Student Teaching Physical Education in Elementary and Middle Schools
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
Science Education - Chemistry Major
Required Content – 13/14 credits
MTHxxxx Mathematics Elective (choose one)
MTH2005 Math for Educators II
MTH2011 Calculus II
MTH2020 Elementary Statistics
MTH2023 College Geometry
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Science – 33 credits
SCI2003 Biochemistry
SCI2015 Botany
SCI2025 General Chemistry I
SCI2105 Geology
SCI3003 Zoology
SCI3025 General Chemistry II
SCI4025 Organic Chemistry
SCI4102 Physics: Thermodynamics and Properties of Matter
SCI4105 Science in Our Society
SCIxxxx Science Electives (choose one)
MTH2011 Calculus II
SCI2101 Physics: Mechanics
SCI2102 Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
SCI3102 Physics: Waves and Harmonic Motion
SCI3015 Fundamentals of Ecology
SCIxxxx Physics Elective (choose one)
SCI2101 Physics: Mechanics
SCI2102 Physics: Electriciyt and Magnetism
SCI3102 Physics: Waves and Harmonic Motion
Professional Education – 30 credits
EDT3003 Instructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3241 Teaching Science Concepts
EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3330 Multidisciplinary Teaching in Middle Schools
EDU3355 Teaching Science in Middle & Secondary Schools
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
PSY3031 Adolescent Psychology
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
Field Experiences – 19 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3424 Science Clinical
EDU4353 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
EDU4355 Student Teaching in the Secondary School II
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
Science Education - Life Science Major
Required Content – 13/14 credits
MTHxxxx Mathematics Elective (choose one)
MTH2005 Math for Educators II
MTH2011 Calculus I
MTH2020 Elementary Statistics
MTH2023 College Geometry
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Science – 33 credits
SCI2003 Biochemistry
SCI2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
SCI2015 Botany
SCI2025 General Chemistry I
SCI3003 Zoology
SCI3005 Genetics
SCI3010 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
SCI3015 Fundamentals of Ecology
SCI4025 Organic Chemistry
SCI4102 Physics: Thermodynamics and Properties of Matter
SCI4105 Science in Our Society
Professional Education – 30 credits
EDT3003 Instructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3241 Teaching Science Concepts
EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3355 Teaching Science in Middle & Secondary Schools
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
PSY3031 Adolescent Psychology
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
Field Experiences – 19 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3405 Individual Field Experiences
EDU3424 Science Clinical
EDU4353 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
EDU4355 Student Teaching in the Secondary School II
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
Science Education- Physics Major
Required Content – 16/17 credits
MTHxxxx Mathematics Elective (choose one
MTH2005 Math for Educators II
MTH2020 Elementary Statistics
MTH2023 College Geometry
MTH2011 Calculus II
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Science – 30 credits
SCI2015 Botany
SCI2025 General Chemistry I
SCI2101 Physics: Mechanics
SCI2102 Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
SCI2105 Geology
SCI3003 Zoology
SCI3025 General Chemistry II
SCI3102 Physics: Waves and Harmonic Motion
SCI4102 Physics: Thermodynamics and Properties of Matter
SCI4105 Science in Our Society
Professional Education – 30 credits
EDT3003 Instructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3241 Teaching Science Concepts
EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3330 Multidisciplinary Teaching in Middle Schools
EDU3355 Teaching Science in Middle & Secondary Schools
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
PSY3031 Adolescent Psychology
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
Field Experiences – 19 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3405 Individual Field Experiences
EDU3424 Science Clinical
EDU4353 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
EDU4355 Student Teaching in the Secondary School II
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
Social Studies Education Major
Required Content – 11 credits
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Social Studies – 30 credits
HIS2112 The Rise of the West
HIS2113 The Modern West
HIS3104 Reformation Era
HIS4110 Foundations of History
SSC2001 Social Studies I: Civics and Economics
SSC2202 Social Studies II: Economics and Sociology
SSC3210 World Regional Geography
HISxxxx History Electives
HIS3001 Survey of Art
HIS3020 Early America: Revolution & Constitution
HIS3021 The Union in Crisis
HIS3022 America’s Gilded Age and Progressive Era
*HIS3026 Immigration & Ethnicity in US History
HIS3027 Religion in United States History
HIS3101 The Ancient Near East
HIS3102 The High Middle Ages
HIS3105 First Century Roman World
HIS3106 The Legacy of Ancient Greece
HIS3110 History of Modern China
HIS3110 Modern Russia
HIS3121 From Despots to Nation States
HIS3125 The Arab-Israeli Conflict
HIS4101 The World in the 20th Century
SSC3220 Latin American Culture & Civilization
*Can only be used to meet one elective, either the General Education Intercultural elective or a History-Social Science elective.
Professional Education – 27 credits
EDT3003 Insttructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3330 Multidisciplinary Teaching in Middle Schools
EDU3356 Teaching Social Studies in Middle & Secondary Schools
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
PSY3031 Adolescent Psychology
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
Free Electives – 5 credits
Students may take a combination of 1, 2, or 3 credit courses to meet the minimum requirement of 130 credits.
Field Experiences – 19 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3405 Individual Field Experiences
EDU3425 Social Studies Clinical
EDU4353 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
EDU4355 Student Teaching in the Secondary School II
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
Spanish Education Major
Required Content – 14 credits
HIS3011 US History II
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Spanish – 33 credits
SPN2001 Intermediate Spanish I
SPN2002 Intermediate Spanish II
SPN2011 Intermediate Spanish III
SPN2012 Communicating Christ in Spanish
SPN3001 Latin American Culture & Civilization
SPN3011 Advanced Spanish Conversation
SPN4000 Spanish & Latin American Literature
SPN4001 Selected Topics in Spanish I
SPN4002 Selected Topics in Spanish II
SPN4011 Spanish Immersion I
Professional Education – 27 credits
EDT3003 Instructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3330 Multidisciplinary Teaching in Middle Schools
EDU3357 Teaching World Languages & Culture
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
PSY2002 Psychology of Human Growth and Development
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
PSY3031 Adolescent Psychology
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
Field Experiences – 19 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3405 Individual Field Experiences
EDU3426 World Languages Clinical
EDU4282 Student Teaching Spanish in Elementary and Middle Schools
EDU4353 Student Teaching in the Secondary School I
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
Special Education Major
Required Content – 18 credits
MTH2004 Math for Educators I
MTH2005 Math for Educators II
MUS4201 Lutheran Worship
SCI1102 Physical Science
THE3001 Christian Doctrine I
THE3002 Christian Doctrine II
THE4001 Lutheran Confessional Writings
Special Education – 24 credits
SPE1101 Foundations of Special Education
SPE2101 Educating the Exceptional Learner
SPE2102 Diagnosis and Assessment of Students with Special Needs
SPE2103 The IEP Process and Professional Practice
SPE2104 Developmental Disabilities
SPE3101 Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
SPE3102 Assistive Technology in Special Education
SPE3103 Transition Planning and Collaboration in Special Education
Professional Education – 35 credits
EDT3003 Instructional Technology
EDU3001 Classroom Management Basics
EDU3201 Children’s Literature
EDU3205 Teaching Language Arts
EDU3210 Teaching Reading
EDU3215 Teaching Religion or EDU3315 Teaching Religion 5-12
EDU3247 Teaching Mathematics in Pre-K – 8th Grade
EDU3358 Teaching Special Education
EDU4210 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary & Middle Schools
EDU4302 Reading in the Content Areas
EDT3002 Teaching with Technology
PSY2002 Psychology of Human Growth and Development
PSY3020 Psychology of Learning
Field Experiences – 20 credits
EDU1401 Early Field Experience I
EDU2401 Early Field Experience II
EDU3405 Individual Field Experiences
EDU3411 Literacy Clinical
EDU3427 Special Education Clinical
EDU4268 Student Teaching Special Education in Elementary and Middle Schools
EDU4354 Student Teaching Special Education in Secondary Schools
EDU4500 Portfolio Review
