Master of Education (M.Ed.)

An M.Ed. from Concordia University is more than just a degree. It’s an opportunity to reflect Christ’s light in your classroom.

Alongside hard-working teachers, childcare workers and paraeducators, you’re driven by a passion for Christ-centered child and learner development. You strive to cultivate personal, impactful teaching methods for students of all learning abilities, and as student’s needs change and grow, you aspire to bolster your skillset and deepen your impact.

Degree Goals

A Literacy/Reading/ESL graduate from Concordia University, Nebraska will be able to:  

• Understand the psychological, sociological and linguistic theoretical base of literacy education. 
• Effectively teach writing to PK–12 students. 
• Assess and design learning strategies for students with literacy difficulties and from varying backgrounds. 
• Develop, plan and implement case studies to help children with special needs. 

Career Outcomes

READING SPECIALIST 

• Help students who may be struggling with reading and writing to accomplish their academic goals by supporting the improvement of their literacy skills. 
• Evaluate and assess students, learning styles, curriculum planning and intervention methods. 

READING COACH 

• Create individualized improvement plans and work one-on-one with students who may be struggling with reading and writing. 
• Offer guidance and counseling to educators by teaching assessment and intervention skills, creating teaching materials and facilitating professional development.  

READING CURRICULUM SPECIALIST 

• Lead the design and development of literacy curriculum within a school or across a school district. 
• Help advance curriculum content and improve the overall effectiveness of instruction in schools.  

READING CONSULTANT 

• Work with schools, teachers and parents to provide support for students struggling with reading and writing. 
• Work as an independent consultant to coach students and/or support their classroom learning. 

Flexible M.Ed. Programs That Honor Your Schedule

• 100% online programs
• Convenient 8-week courses
• Option for completing just one course at a time
• Personalized coaching and guidance along your journey
• No GRE scores required for admission

M.Ed. Programs Infused with Christian Values

Make Meaningful Connections So Students Can Soar

Enhance and specialize your ability to provide compassionate support to vulnerable students who need it.

• Gain mastery of instructional and pedagogical skills, tailoring your lessons to the needs of specific student populations.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of child/learner development, including implementing appropriate teaching activities.
• Establish and maintain safe and inclusive learning environments that ensure students’ healthy development.
• Develop positive, supportive, and respectful relationships with students, their families and communities.
• Consult with expert instructors who bring decades of lived academic experience and their Christian worldview to the virtual classroom.
• Participate in hands-on field experiences, internships and/or practicums to hone your skills with real students.

Accreditation

Concordia's online master's degree in Literacy/Reading/ESL is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).