Make language come alive for your students.
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 online program designed for working world language 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 offer a combination of theory and practice, enabling students to create practical and engaging classrooms. We are proud to have fifteen years of experience partnering with students to achieve their professional goals as excellent educators.
Learn about flexible start options and a timeline for program completion that meets your needs, email MasterEd@cord.edu.
LICENSURE NOTE: A path to earning the M.Ed. in World Language Instruction plus Minnesota licensure in specific content areas is underway. We are seeking approval to add a route to licensure in Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, Hmong, and Somali. Check back for details or contact us with questions.
Concordia College alumni and Concordia Language Villages 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 is open. Visit the Application page for more details.
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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. We also offer language teachers the opportunity to take individual courses from the M. Ed. program as professional development.
Critical Content-based Instruction for the Transformation of World Language Classrooms
This interpretive multiple-case study examines the practices and perspectives of four mid-level and secondary world language teachers in diverse teaching contexts as they design and implement critical content-based instruction units in their classes.
Look for our critical content-based instruction hub with units and lesson plans coming soon.
Students may choose to complete a Graduate Certificate in a specific language. The certificate option is ideal for dual credit high school teachers seeking 18 credits in the language they teach.
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 15 years 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.
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 benefit from Concordia's rich, vibrant culture and understand 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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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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"Transforming World Language Teaching and Teacher Education for Equity and Justice"
Edited by: Beth Wassell and Cassandra Glynn
This edited book expands the current scholarship on teaching world languages for social justice and equity in K-12 and postsecondary contexts in the US. Over the past decade, demand has been growing for a more critical approach to teaching languages and cultures: in response, this volume brings together a group of scholars whose work bridges the fields of world language education and critical approaches to education. Within the current US context, the chapters address the following key questions: (1) How are pre-service or in-service world language teachers/professors embedding issues, understandings, or content related to social justice, human rights, access, critical pedagogy and equity into their teaching and curriculum? (2) How are teacher educators preparing language teachers to teach for social justice, human rights, access and equity?
Teachers who have earned advanced degrees can expect to earn $2,000-$10,000 per year more than those with only an undergraduate degree.
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.
Our outstanding graduation rate.
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Learn about tuition and other costs associated with Concordia College's Master of Education in World Language Instruction program.
Concordia alumni and Concordia Language Village employees are eligible for a degree completion scholarship.
learn moreOur 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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Have additional questions or would like to schedule a virtual visit with the program director? For students outside the local area, we can easily set up an online visit with you!
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!