Master of Education

Continuing Study for In-Service Educators

Are you ready to begin working toward your Master of Education degree? Concordia University provides the best in theory and in practice, and our professors are experienced classroom teachers. There are a variety of ways to pursue your degree: on campus, online, through video conferencing, or with a cohort of teachers in your own school district.

Concordia offers several options for in-service educators who want to earn a Master of Education degree:

Master of Education Goals

The Master of Education program at Concordia University is designed specifically for in-service educators, and is one vehicle for obtaining the Oregon Continuing Teaching License or the Initial Administrator License.

The program enables teachers and administrators to encourage positive change in the school environment through collaboration, community building, technology, literacy, and best practices that enhance the teaching and learning process.

Course Delivery — Choosing from Options

On Campus

Concordia offers graduate courses on campus at times that do not conflict with the regular teaching day.

Online

Concordia University is committed to offering selected programs and courses online to support in-service educators who may have difficulty attending classes on campus, or who prefer the online learning environment. Concordia utilizes a variety of web-based technologies for instructional delivery, and ongoing learner advising and support to overcome barriers of time and distance.

Coursework for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, the M.Ed. in Administration, the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (Reading or Leadership strands), the Initial Administrator License, and the Continuing Administrator License can be completed exclusively online.

District Cohort

Where there are at least 17 in-service educators interested in pursuing a similar degree, Concordia University will work with school districts to provide a graduate degree or continuing teaching license that includes instructional training and preparation unique to each district.

International Cohort

The M.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is designed for cohorts overseas as well as for those who will be working with second language learners in other venues. International cohorts come to Concordia for two summers, and complete remaining requirements at home.

M.Ed. Program Objectives

Upon program completion, M.Ed. candidates will demonstrate:

  • An understanding of leadership contributions made by all teachers related to their roles in the classroom, the school, the district and the profession
  • Skills in developing, implementing and assessing curricular and instructional plans that integrate disciplines, apply current educational research findings, encourage parental involvement, consider students' current developmental levels, and exhibit sensitivity to individual student differences and cultural backgrounds
  • Skills in the application and integration of new technologies to enhance the teaching and learning processes
  • Skills in the design, implementation, and presentation of an action research project or thesis developed expressly to improve classroom instruction and student learning outcomes
  • Knowledge of and appreciation for the Christian perspective and its emphasis on service as a fundamental element of successful teaching, learning and administering
  • Values, ethics, beliefs, and attitudes that achieve the educational goals of the state, district, and local school communities
  • A desire to continue professional and leadership development
  • Emphasis on service as a fundamental element of teaching and learning