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 TESOL graduate from Concordia University, Nebraska will be able to:  

• Exercise an understanding of language as a system. 
• Support English language learners (ELLs) as they acquire English language and literacy. 
• Understand major TESOL concepts, principles, theories and research. 
• Understand the nature and role of culture in literacy and language.  
• Create effective learning environments for speakers of other languages.  

Career Outcomes

ESL TEACHER / INSTRUCTOR 

• Teach ESL to students from grades PK-12 in a school, district, education unit or outside the school setting in refugee/immigrant centers, afterschool programs, etc. 

ESL COACH / CURRICULUM DEVELOPER 

• Design and/or develop ESL programs, materials, activities strategies and more to support schools, churches, government programs, community programs, etc. 

ADULT ESL TEACHER / COORDINATOR 

• Teach ESL to adults in a variety of potential settings, including community colleges, universities or refugee/immigrant programs. 

OVERSEAS / INTERNATIONAL ESL INSTRUCTOR 

• Teach ESL to children and/or adults overseas in schools and universities, or internationally as an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) instructor. 

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 TESOL is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).