World Language Instruction

Master of Education

Make language come alive for your students.

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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 in World Language Instruction is an innovative program designed for working world language, ESL and TESOL teachers, that builds on the strength of the Concordia College undergraduate teacher education program and the pre-collegiate language programs at Concordia Language Villages (CLV). We strive to combine theory and practice, enabling you to create practical and engaging classrooms. We are proud to have more than a decade of experience partnering with students to achieve their professional goals as excellent educators.

The Master of Education in World Language Instruction program is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Both degree and non-degree seeking students are welcome to take graduate level elective pedagogy and language courses, space permitting. Students must complete a short application and submit undergraduate transcripts in order to enroll in one of these courses. Visit the Graduate Elective Course page for more information.

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International students are encouraged to apply by mid-February.

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The 2020-21 academic calendar will be available during the fourth quarter of 2019.

What Sets Concordia Apart |

One-of-a-kind Program | No other school in the US offers a program that compares to Concordia's unique mix of immersion experiences at CLV, practical classroom application, and strong integration of technology into curriculum. The condensed summer schedule and online interactive coursework during the academic year make the program schedule feasible for busy professionals.

Excellent Track Record | Our Master of Education in World Language Instruction program has more than a decade of exceptional experience preparing outstanding language educators. As our program matures, our faculty continually seeks ways to enhance coursework, incorporate innovation and special opportunities, to enrich the student experience.

Personal Attention | The graduate faculty at Concordia place strong emphasis on advising and mentoring students to achieve their goals and their greatest personal and professional success. You will receive individual guidance from faculty throughout the program and as you take the next steps in your teaching career.

Learning Support | Our hybrid program is a combination of online and face-to-face learning with emphasis on hands-on practice. Students will have the opportunity to connect, learn and share with others in their cohort, even as they set off in different directions. The supportive relationships of your cohort-based community and teaching faculty will play an important role in your success.

More Than Curriculum |

Concordia Language Villages (CLV) | The premier language and cultural and immersion program for youth, CLV has spent over 50 years engaging participants to develop language proficiency and building globally-minded communities. Master's students engage in experiential learning and immersion methodologies, and interact with Language Villages staff and villagers from across the country and around the world during scheduled observation days.

Cultural Integration | Strong focus is placed on meeting the needs of diverse learners of various backgrounds, and integrating topics of social justice and ACTFL World-Readiness Standards or WIDA Standards into their curriculum.

Concordia Values | You will be immersed in the rich, vibrant culture of our Concordia campus community. You will gain a true sense of purpose and focus on what it means to Become Responsibly Engaged in the World. Strong, foundational coursework offered in the liberal arts will prepare you to learn, lead and serve with character and compassion.

Our Graduates | Our diverse program alumni range from first-year teachers to those with more than 25 years of experience in the classroom. They represent 21 countries and 26 different states; they are fluent in a wide variety of languages. We are proud to send forth talented, motivated educators that will have a positive impact on the lives of their language students.

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Outcomes | Experiences

Our program offers strong learner outcomes, preparing students with the knowledge, values and skills needed to elevate their teaching careers. Find out where current students and alumni are making a difference.

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I gained so many ideas from experiences at Concordia Language Villages about how to make language learning fun. I try to recreate that in my classroom.

This program has definitely affected my teaching practice. I can't imagine planning a unit now without thinking about the ACTFL Standards and using performance-based assessments.

Benjamin Gensler | Secondary Spanish Teacher, Naperville, Illinois

My favorite thing about the online classes is the relevance of everything we do. All our major assignments are lessons, assessments and unit plans that we can actually use in our classroom.

Then, on top of that, I get to study my students' reactions to the things I create! This class has really encouraged me to reflect on my teaching philosophy on a day-to-day basis.

Stephanie Battista | Spanish Immersion Teacher, Minnetonka, Minnesota

I was really amazed by the work that I saw in Concordia Language Villages (CLV). I was encouraged to adopt their strategies and way of teaching.

Naima Mustapha | Arabic Teacher, College Park, Maryland

Through this program, I gained a community of teachers. Being in touch with those resources and role models is a tremendous gift.

This program has galvanized me to be a more aware, theoretically grounded, and more adventurous teacher. I was pushed to critically examine my methods and improve them.

Sara Biondi | Japanese Teacher, Raleigh, North Carolina

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Teachers who have earned advanced degrees can expect to earn $2,000-$10,000 per year more than those with only an undergraduate degree.

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Our low cohort to instructor ratio means personal instruction is the norm, not the exception. We take pride in mentoring and advising students through the program.

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Foreign language teachers and professors work with students to help develop knowledge and competence in a second language. As America's economy and culture become more integrated with our neighbors, foreign language knowledge is growing in importance as a life skill and workplace qualification. Foreign language teachers can work in a wide variety of environments, from public schools and universities to private, self-enrichment classes. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong employment growth for post-secondary teachers, with employment opportunities increasing 13% in general from 2014-2024.

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Our exceptional Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages faculty have backgrounds in multiple languages and varied educational experiences. They have traveled the world and been recognized for their excellence in world language instruction.

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Concordia Language Villages

For over 50 years, more than 150,000 villagers have joined us in our mission to inspire courageous global citizens. CLV provides programs for adults and educators, youth and high school students. Our programs are for those who don't just speak the language, they live it!