Academic Programs

Undergraduate Degrees

• Bachelor of Science in Education

Students who satisfactorily complete an education curriculum graduate with the degree of Bachelor of

Science in Education. Students major in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education. Graduates who are recommended by the faculty for assignment to the Christian ministry meet the teacher certification requirements of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. In addition, graduates who meet Minnesota

Board of Teaching Standards qualify for Minnesota licensure. • Bachelor of Arts

Students who satisfactorily complete the pre-Seminary curriculum graduate with the degree of Bachelor of

Arts. Graduates who have demonstrated an aptitude for continuing their preparation for the pastoral ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod are recommended for enrollment at Wisconsin Lutheran

Seminary. • Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Practical Theology

Students who satisfactorily complete the staff ministry curriculum graduate with the degree of Bachelor of

Science with a major in Practical Theology. Graduates recommended by the faculty for assignment to the

Christian ministry meet the staff ministry certification requirements of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran

Synod.

Bachelor of Science in Parish Music

Students who satisfactorily complete the parish music curriculum graduate with the degree of Bachelor of

Science with a major in Parish Music. Graduates may serve as music directors in parishes of the Wisconsin

Evangelical Lutheran Synod. This major does not meet Minnesota licensure requirements so graduates are not eligible for assignment to WELS schools.

Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies Students in a teacher education program may earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Educational Studies instead of a Bachelor of Science in Education degree. These students complete additional credits in lieu of student teaching and clinical credits. A student graduating with an educational studies major is not recommended for assignment into the public ministry. Bachelor of Science in Theological Studies Students completing a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Theological Studies complete all requirements for the staff ministry program except the early field experiences and the internship. Academic credits are taken in lieu of the internship and clinical experiences. A student graduating with a theological studies major is not recommended for assignment into the public ministry.

Graduate Degrees

• Master of Science in Education

This online degree program contributes to the professional growth of teachers and encourages them to be reflective, competent, and dedicated educators of children. It is designed for persons who have an undergraduate degree in education from an accredited college or university. Students choose to focus their studies in one of four areas of emphasis – Instruction, Leadership, Special Education including Minnesota

Learning Disabilities Licensure, and Educational Technology. • Master of Science in Educational Administration

This online degree program provides training to meet the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod principal and early childhood director standards. It is designed for persons who have an undergraduate degree in education from an accredited college or university. Students choose to focus their studies in the principal, early childhood director, or technology director emphasis.

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• Master of Arts in Theological Studies

This program contributes to the professional and spiritual growth of teachers and staff ministers through a graduate-level study of Scripture and application of biblical truths to life and ministry. It is designed for persons who have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and prior completion of college-level biblical studies. More information on the graduate degrees is found on the Martin Luther College website: www.mlc-wels.edu.

Certificates

Students enrolled in any of the certificate programs (Seminary, Synod, Staff Ministry, Educational Technology, Chaplain, Evangelism, Teaching Online, Mentoring and Coaching Certification) receive certificates upon completion of their prescribed courses of study. Seminary and Staff Ministry Certification information is found in this catalog. Information on other certificate programs is found on the MLC website: www.mlc-wels.edu.

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