Why Concordia?

Concordia University's tradition of excellence spans more than 100 years. In that time, we've continually provided high-quality programs to professional educators, producing graduates thoroughly prepared for life and a living. Now, our one-year Master of Education is offered online and regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. This recognition has allowed us to formalize our standards against a trusted benchmark. According to a study from the U.S. Department of Education, online learners overall perform better than those taking the same program in a traditional setting.* Our program sets students up for success right from the start.

In addition, Concordia University online is dedicated to respecting diversity and integrating faith into every aspect of learning, service and life. As a private, Christian, liberal arts university, we invite students of any faith to join our challenging, supportive learning environment. And we commit ourselves – as we hope you will – to participating in spirited intellectual inquiry that endeavors to strengthen our resolve in our quest for justice, compassion and moral integrity.

Furthermore, our rigorous, comprehensive program is not diminished by its online format – on the contrary; the same demands are required as in our traditional program, but with the added benefit of flexibility and convenience for you. And that's important in a one-year program when you have other competing life demands.

Through this all, we remain stable in our teaching ministry and educational mission to prepare strong leaders with passion, commitment and Christ-centered focus. Through our College of Education, we shape committed educators to support schools for the transformation of society.

* http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf