Master of Education

Concentration in Teaching & Learning

Reimagine K-12 instruction toward more equitable student outcomes.

Concordia College, located in Moorhead, Minnesota, is a liberal arts college offering several signature graduate, accelerated and post baccalaureate programs. We have a tradition of excellence in preparing graduate students to become responsibly engaged in the world through focused coursework, theoretical understanding and practical experiences.

Our Master of Education with a concentration in Teaching & Learning is designed specifically with working educators in mind. Our fully online program offers teachers the means to expand their understanding of how children learn and how to apply learning theories to design innovative and equitable lessons, activities, and classroom environments to best serve all students. Additionally, each course is designed to prepare teachers to sit for National Board Certification. Our strong curriculum and experienced faculty will equip you with the knowledge and professional skills you need to stand out as a leader in the classroom.

LICENSURE NOTE: A path to earning the M.Ed. with a concentration in Teaching & Learning plus Minnesota licensure in a specific content area is underway. Stay tuned for details and contact us with questions or requests for more information at MasterEd@cord.edu

Concordia College alumni and Concordia Language Village employees looking to complete their Master of Education may also be considered for a $2,000 scholarship award ($1,000 per year) toward their tuition for the program. More information is provided during the application process.

The 2022-23 application cycle will open the first week of October 2021. Visit the Application page for more details.

Contact us to learn more about flexible start options and a timeline for program completion that meets your needs.

Graduate courses are available for both degree and non-degree seeking student to take individually. Visit the Graduate Electives page to learn more.

The Master of Education with a concentration in Teaching & Learning is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Note from the Director

Greetings from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN! 

I am looking forward to the launch of our Master of Education with a concentration in Teaching & Learning. I currently serve as the director of our flagship graduate program, the Master of Education in World Language Instruction and have had the privilege of working alongside wonderful graduate faculty and language teachers from across the United States and world in that program to explore innovative and timely topics in the field of language education. For the past six years, I have observed as our program has transformed teachers’ practices, confidence, and leadership. Because of that experience, I am confident that we will have a similar impact on teachers in this new program, and the Department of Education faculty are anxious to meet our first cohort of graduate students. 

We are proud of the two main features that set us apart from other graduate programs - our individualized approach to graduate education and the support and care our faculty offer our students. Students continually tell us that they never anticipated having the kind of support from faculty and their cohort that they receive in our program, and it lasts for years after they have graduated. Teachers have endured almost a year of navigating complex teaching situations due to Covid-19, and perhaps more than ever, a cohort of supportive teachers along with supportive faculty are just what practicing teachers need.

Please reach out to set up a meeting with me. I am always happy to meet with prospective graduate students!

Dr. Cassandra Glynn
cglynn@cord.edu