Concordia University--St. Paul

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
MA in Education - Differentiated Instruction emphasis MA in Educ - Educational Leadership emphasis MA in Educ - Classroom Instruction emphasis MA in Educ - Educational Technology emphasis MA in Educ - Early Childhood Education emphasis MA in Educ - Classroom Instruction/Special Education emphasis
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Concordia's MA in Education programs are offered in a cohort model, in which students start with a group of students and take the courses in a sequential order together. With on-line courses, it is a perfect learnign model for busy education professionals.
School type	Private
Grad programs NCATE accredited	Yes
Grad programs TEAC accredited	No
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Advanced degree programs offered
Education Specialist N/A Ph.D. N/A Ed.D. N/A
Online master's in education degree programs	6
Concentrations with highest demand
Curriculum and Instruction Educational Administration and Supervision Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Concentrations offered
Curriculum and Instruction Educational Administration and Supervision Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Categories of study offered to master's students
Teaching track Yes Counseling/Psychology track N/A Administration track Yes Research/Policy track N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

47

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	9 full-time; 37 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	44% full-time; 22% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	1
Average experience teaching online courses	5 years
Program fully finances faculty training	No
Tech staff supporting faculty	2 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	11
Maximum class size	20

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	Yes
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	No

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.5 years
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	N/A