Concordia University Online

An educational leader positively impacts the educational community as a professional facilitator of school culture, including professional development and system-wide innovation. Concordia University’s M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction in Teacher Leadership is the degree for teachers who want to step up their career plans and make a difference in planning and policy. A Master’s in Teacher Leadership provides the skills and experience for educational leaders to positively impact the educational community as a professional facilitator of school culture, including professional development and system-wide innovation.

The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: English Language Development is designed for teachers in the elementary, secondary and post-secondary settings who want to enhance their content knowledge and skills in language development and acquisition in order to increase student learning and understanding of the fundamental structure of language and communication. The development of English language proficiency with low language native English speakers is included in this course of study. An emphasis is placed on transformative teaching strategies and practices that address structural methods for teaching language. The integration of technology to enrich student learning in the elementary and secondary school core curriculum via academic language are included in this course of study.

Advance your science knowledge and skills in order to increase student learning and understanding of fundamental science concepts. Find your niche as a College Instructor, Consultant or Advisor, Program Director, Curriculum Director, Division or Department Chair, or a Lead Grant Writer.

Encourage reflection and higher order (critical) thinking skills through online teaching and learning while applying best practices using technology. Become a Higher Education Technology Education Instructor; Technology Education Consultant; Lead Teacher, Technology Education; or K-12 Education Technology Supervisor.

Help struggling readers, become a schoolwide reading coach, and develop a practical approach to learning differences. Find your niche as a College Instructor in the Teaching of Reading, a Literacy Coach, Advisor for Reading Textbooks, or Reading Advisor to policymakers.

Lead the development of environmental literacy - how daily choices help or harm the environment - in your school and community while expanding environmental education beyond the classroom. Become a K-12 Environmental Education Program Director; Lead Teacher for Environmental Issues; Educator, Environmental or Outdoor Center; Lobbyist; or a Lead Fund Raiser.

Enhance your content knowledge and skills in mathematics in order to increase student learning and understanding of foundational mathematics concepts. Find your niche as a College Instructor, Consultant or Advisor, Program Director, Curriculum Director, Division or Department Chair, or a Lead Grant Writer.

This strand is designed for those who have a strong passion for teaching young children, ages birth through age 8, and who believe that children learn best through active, hands-on learning. Candidates will explore current trends and research, design developmentally-appropriate curriculum, and develop skills in advocating for young children.

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with students with disabilities mainstreamed or fully included in general education classrooms. Find your niche as a K-12 General Education Inclusion Teacher, College Instructor, Consultant or Advisor, Coach/Mentor, State Advisor and more!