Concordia University, founded more than 100 years ago, is a national university system with 10 campuses throughout the United States. Concordia has a history of providing a challenging, yet supportive learning environment focused on preparing leaders for the transformation of society.

Concordia University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, is affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and is a member of the Concordia University System.

Concordia University's online classes are designed so you may turn in assignments online when you want, as long as they are within the due dates of the course syllabus. Online classes are five weeks in length, and can be accessed via the Internet at the time and location that is most convenient for you.
Features & Benefits:

Concordia University's Online Programs Can Help You:

• Get your Master's Degree in one year
• Further your education on your schedule, from the comfort of your home
• A Master's Degree could mean an automatic salary increase in your school district
• Use research-based best practices to have a more powerful impact on education
• Further your education through affordable financial aid and competitive tuition

Concordia Online Degree Programs:

1) M.Ed in Educational Leadership

Advance your career as a recognized education leader, learn how to lead in a collaborative work environment and gain leadership skills you can put to work in the public or private sector. Become a Community College Student Services Director or Subject Matter Department Chair, Education Advisor on the District Superintendent's Cabinet, Education Lobbyist, or Corporate Trainer. A Concordia University M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program will prepare you with the expertise to expand your career options. Using cutting-edge curriculum and easy-to-use online learning tools, Concordia's experienced education leaders will provide you with the best in theory and practice to prepare you for educational leadership positions in both K-12 and higher education.

Program Objectives

In addition to meeting the objectives for all Concordia University M.Ed. programs, successful candidates in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership will demonstrate skills in:

• Taking a leadership role in developing a collaborative work environment that incorporates the use of research-based best practices
• Consulting, being able to assess the classroom and school environments, and making appropriate, research-based recommendations for school and classroom improvement
• Integrating technology into the faculty development process

2) M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction

The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction core courses and capstone experience are the foundation for this master's degree program of study. Candidates will participate in individualized learning that supports professional and personal goals toward their continuing development as a professional educator.

Program Objectives

In addition to meeting the objectives for all CU M.Ed. programs, successful candidates in the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction will demonstrate:

• Expertise in the utilization of new methods of authentic assessment and strategies as tools to evaluate student learning progress
• The ability to modify instructional plans and promote alternative goals and strategies when necessary, particularly in relation to assessment results.
• Effective instructional skills in planning, implementing, and assessing instruction in settings that include diverse cultural populations and special needs students.

M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Reading

Help struggling readers, become a school-wide reading coach, and develop a practical approach to learning differences. Find your niche as a College Instructor in the Teaching of Reading, a Literacy Coach, Advisor for Reading Textbooks, or Reading Advisor to policymakers. The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Reading Instruction will strengthen and polish instructional skills for the teaching of reading in the general education classroom. This Master's degree is also a compelling choice for candidates who choose to develop reading excellence in students, no matter their grade level.

M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction:
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Learn best practices for English language acquisition, develop expertise in a rapidly growing field of education, and become proficient in teaching English to all. Teach English to K-12 speakers of other languages , be an ELL Consultant, English Tutor, or an English Language Learners Program Director. Candidates who wish to develop instructional strategies that promote learning for students whose native language is not English or for struggling native English language learners will select the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: ESOL. These courses capitalize on the uniqueness of each learner and serve to create vibrant learning communities.

M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Methods and Curriculum

Become an instructional leader who can support quality learning, reinforce excellent teaching in a variety of situations, and gain more knowledge in instructional theory and best practices. Advance to a career as the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, a Professional Development Leader in K12, or an Assistant Chief Academic Officer. The program of study for the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Methods and Curriculum is designed for candidates whose goal is to develop expertise in teaching expectations and student achievement. Courses provide a broad base of best practices in instructional theory and application essential to creating a successful instructional ecology.

Concordia Accreditation:

Concordia University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, is affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and is a member of the Concordia University System.

Financial Aid:

Concordia's Financial Aid Office services online students the same as on-campus students, but you must be considered a matriculated student to qualify for financial aid. Matriculated students are those students who have gone through the admission process and have been accepted into the University.