Undergraduate Programs by College

The following is a list of majors, minors, licensure, certificate and endorsement programs which are indicated under the specific colleges. Please refer to the specific college for program requirements as they apply to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Business Administration degrees.

College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts Majors
Art Studio
Biology
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
English
Family Life Education
History
Mathematics
Music: Performance, History/Literature, Theory/Composition
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre

Bachelor of Arts Minors
Art History
Art Studio
Biology
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Design
English
Environmental Science
Family Studies
History
International Studies
Mathematics
Music
Outdoor Education
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre

Bachelor of Business Administration Majors
Accounting
Finance
General Business
Management Information Systems
Marketing

College of Arts and Sciences Specialty Studies
Pre-Engineering Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medical Studies

College of Education

Education Majors/Licensures
The college offers majors that lead to Minnesota licensure for teaching in public schools or Lutheran schools. The college also offers licensure programs for those already holding degrees.

Parent and Family Education
Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3)
Elementary Education with Early Childhood Specialty (Pre-Kindergarten Ð Grade 6)
Elementary Education with Middle Level Specialty (Kindergarten Ð Grade 8)

• Middle level specialty in Communication Arts/Literature
• Middle level specialty in Mathematics
• Middle level specialty in Science
• Middle level specialty in Social Studies

Chemistry Teaching Major, Grades 9-12, with optional Grades 5-8 General Science add-on
Communication Arts/Literature Teaching Major, Grades 5-12
Health Teaching Major, Grades 5-12
Life Science Teaching Major, Grades 9-12, with optional Grades 5-8 General Science add-on
Mathematics Teaching Major, Grades 5-12
Social Studies Teaching Major, Grades 5-12
Visual Art Education Teaching Major, Grades K-12
English as a Second Language (ESL), Grades K-12
Vocal and /or Instrumental Music Teaching Major, Grades K-12
Physical Education Teaching Major, Grades K-12
Special Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure, Grades K-12

• Learning Disabilities (LD)
• Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD)

Non-Licensure Majors
Child Development
Child Learning and Development
Community Health Science
Family Life Education
Kinesiology

Minors
Bilingual Education (licensure)
Community Health Science
Special Education
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Endorsement
Kindergarten (for teachers licensed in 1-6)

Certificate Areas
Interscholastic Athletics Coaching
Lutheran Classroom Teacher

Master of Arts in Education
Emphasis area: Differentiated Learning
Emphasis area: Early Childhood

Master of Arts in Human Services
Emphasis area: Family Life Education

College of Vocation and Ministry

Majors
Christian Outreach
Church Music
Parish Education and Administration
Theology

Minors
Bible Translation
Biblical Languages
Confessional Lutheranism
Outreach
Parish Education and Administration

Certifications
Director of Christian Education
Director of Christian Education/Lutheran Classroom Teacher
Director of Christian Outreach
Director of Parish Music
Lutheran Classroom Teacher

Colloquy
Director of Christian Education
Director of Christian Outreach
Lutheran Classroom Teacher

Specialty Studies
Career Development
Pre-Pastoral Studies
Pre-Deaconess Studies

Graduate Degrees
Master of Arts in Christian Outreach Ð see listing in College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

Pre-Engineering Studies

Students who wish to pursue a degree in Engineering but do not want to begin their education at a large college or university have an option to attend Concordia University at St. Paul in the Pre-Engineering program. The program was designed in consultation with the Institute of Technology at the University of Minnesota to ensure that course credits meet the program requirements.

Pre-engineering students fulfill general education requirements and build a solid foundation in math and the sciences, including calculus-based physics courses. When students complete their first two years at Concordia, they are prepared to study engineering as upper level students.

Recommended:

Chemistry

CHE115	General Chemistry I	4
CHE116	General Chemistry II	4
CHE321	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHE322	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHE326	Analytical Chemistry I	4
CHE327	Analytical Chemistry II	4

Computer Science

Mathematics

Physics

Pre-Law Studies

Pre-law students at Concordia University should complete the bachelor of arts degree in one or more fields of study. Law schools prefer that you reserve your legal study for law school and fill your undergraduate curriculum with broad, diverse and challenging courses. A broad liberal arts curriculum is the preferred preparation for law school. Undergraduate programs should reveal your capacity to rise to intellectual challenge and perform well at an academically rigorous level whether in the sciences, the liberal arts, the business curriculum, or other fields. For further information, contact the coordinator of pre-law studies, (651) 641-8251.

Pre-Medical Studies

To enter professional programs in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, pharmacy, physician's assistant and physical therapy, students normally complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in related fields, or at least work in that direction. Pre-medical education should be considered a field of interest rather than a major. The Biology Major allows students to select a track appropriate to their chosen professional program (health sciences, general biology, biotechnology and environmental science).

Students who are planning a pre-medical program should consult with the pre-medical faculty advisor in the Department of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Interested students should contact the college or university where they intend to complete their degree program for a list of acceptable courses for transfer.

Graduation Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Baccalaureate degrees from Concordia University, St. Paul, carry the following general requirements. Students will:

1. Complete the 48 credits of general education requirements distributed according to the "Framework for Learning" goals and competencies.
2. Complete 128 credits applicable to graduation.
3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or above.
4. Complete approved courses. Submit a petition for substitutions to approved majors or minors as needed.
5. Complete all assessment activities and outcomes exams required for general education and major.
6. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences or Students in the College of Education meet with the registrar at least two weeks before registering for the final semester. Students in the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies communicate with an academic advisor on a continuing basis.
7. Be approved as a candidate for a degree by the faculty, upon the registrar's recommendation.

Graduation Requirements for a Major or Minor

All students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete the following requirements in addition to the university requirements listed above and the specific requirements for each major, minor, or program.

1. Complete one major or two minors and courses prerequisite to the major or minor if applicable. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50 is required in the major or two minors. Two or more majors, minors, or emphases can be requested in related areas, with a maximum of three courses, or one-fourth of the total credits, whichever is higher, in common. An exception may be granted for multiple teaching licenses.
2. Complete 32 credits in residence of which 20 are to be completed in the senior year.
3. Complete at least 50% of a major, minor, or emphasis in residence unless approved by the appropriate department(s).
4. After accumulating 48 credits, complete an application for major or minor for approval by an advisor, department chair and director of student academic advising. Junior or senior transfer students complete the application for major or minor the first semester on campus.

Teacher Education Requirements are listed in the College of Education special requirements section.

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration Graduation Requirements

Admission to all business majors:

1. Complete all freshman/sophomore required business and prerequisite courses.
2. Earn no more than 8 credits of D/F grades in the freshman/sophomore required business and prerequisite courses. All D/F credits from all prior enrollments in courses that a student repeats are counted as D/F credits for the purposes of admission to the majors in the BBA program. Accounting and Finance majors also earn B, C or C, B in ACC201 and ACC202.

All students seeking a Bachelor of Business Administration degree must complete the following requirements:

1. Complete 128 credits applicable to graduation within 8 years of entering Concordia. The 128 credits must consist of general education, basic business core, major and elective courses and all necessary prerequisites.
2. Complete all upper-level (300- and 400-level) basic business core courses and all major courses in residence.
3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or above in the major.
4. Complete a BBA program plan for approval by the advisor and department chair when the student declares his or her major.
5. Complete the Major Field Test in Business.

Transfer Courses

If a student has earned the grade of D in a course that is part of the BBA basic business core and has taken that course at a school other than Concordia, this course will not substitute for a course that is part of the business core. A student may earn transfer credit for a lower-level (100- or 200-level) course that is part of the business core only if the student took the course at an accredited, baccalaureate institution.

Associate in Arts Degree

Students may obtain the Associate in Arts degree by completing the following curricular requirements plus electives, for a total of 64 credits. A minimum of 24 credits must be earned at Concordia. In addition, students must:

1. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
2. Complete all general education requirements except the Integrative category.
3. Complete all assessment activities and outcome exams required for general education.
4. Select, if desired, an area of emphasis to complete the total number of credits required for graduation.

Associate in Arts program is designed for cohort groups of para-educators in collaboration between the College of Education and school districts is in the process of final approval.

Specialization - 16 credits

As part of the Associate in Arts degree program, a student may select, with the advisor's approval, an area of specialization. The academic department and the director of academic advising approve the listing of courses.

Individualized Programs for Transfer

Students planning to transfer to another institution after one or two years without the Associate in Arts degree may follow basically the general education course requirements. These may be adjusted to meet students' needs and program objectives.

One- and two-year programs for transfer purposes into terminal programs, (architecture, forestry, pharmacy, accounting, nursing, home economics, etc.), may be designed individually by students with the assistance of their advisors and director of student academic advising. Students should consult the terminal institution for its program requirements before selecting courses.