Concordia University Chicago

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Lutheran Teacher Education (LTE)

Study detals

Course type: Bachelor's degree Degree: Bachelors in Lutheran Teacher Education Study mode: Full time Duration : 48 Month

Requirements

To apply, you will need the following:

A completed admission application for Concordia University Chicago.
Official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution you have attended.
Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-Chicago-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
A certified document pledging financial support for your first year of study and without any unexpected events, and enough funding from the same or an equally dependable source for the following years.
Proof of graduation from a secondary school.
A transfer verification form for students transferring from a school in the United States.
Proof of English proficiency, via one of the following:
- A score of at least 72 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) — Concordia-Chicago’s DI code is 1140
- A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School (ELS) or a certificate of completion of program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director
- Duolingo test with a minimum score of 95

Speciality

Description	Per Year	Per Semester
Technology Fee	$436.00	$218.00
Wellness/Medical Fee	$160.00	$80.00
Student Activity Fee	$356.00	$178.00
Registration and Records Fee	$96.00	$48.00
Green Fee	$10.00	$5.00
Total (commuter)	$38,798.00	$19,399.00

Additional information

Lutheran Teacher Education Program and Degree Overview

All of our education programs exceed the requirements of the Illinois State Certification Board and meet rigorous national accreditation standards. Being nationally accredited means you’ll be qualified to serve at one of 2,000 Lutheran schools in the United States and around the world.

Student teaching is a cornerstone of our program, providing you the opportunity to merge education and theory with classroom practice. Our 16-week student teaching semester is four weeks longer than most programs, providing our graduates with additional experience and confidence.

You also will complete a series of reflection papers and other assignments designed to help you increase your skills for greater teaching effectiveness. As a capstone experience, you will complete and defend a professional portfolio that demonstrates your personal growth and competence as a classroom teacher.

There are five different tracks in the Lutheran teacher education program: early childhood, elementary, secondary and special education. Specific coursework varies based on which degree you choose. Methods classes will teach you how to teach your subject area. Additionally, you will learn how to develop and organize curriculum, and will observe and teach in classrooms throughout the program. Your coursework will teach you how to work with diverse populations, and how to think critically to solve problems that may arise in the classroom.

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