What Happened to the CBTE Minor?

We designed the CBTE Minor to mirror the same six Theology courses that all undergraduate elementary education majors complete at MLC. Together, these courses provide a strong foundation in Scripture and assure a shared understanding of the tenets of our faith. But we always planned that once the Alternative Pathway to Professional Licensure Eligibility (APPLE) was approved, the minor would become part of the course offerings for learners enrolled in that program.

We launched the CBTE coursework in Fall 2024 to allow those who were planning to matriculate into APPLE to begin their studies to serve in the public ministry with the best foundation possible. Two different cohorts of learners began their studies as continuing education, CBTE learners. Now that the APPLE program is approved and will begin its first cohort in fall 2025, we are no longer offering the CBTE courses separately from the course offerings for the major.

While the CBTE Minor still exists, it is only available to those studying in our competency-based education baccalaureate program.

Individuals who are interested in deepening their faith by closely studying Scripture and doctrine but have no intention of serving as a WELS elementary school teacher should connect with MLC’s Continuing Education program to determine what courses may meet their interests.