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Concordia University’s Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership is designed for professional educators who are seeking advanced professional training for positions in P-12 schools. The nationally accredited School of Education at Concordia University provides a curriculum aligned with the Michigan Standards and the three point mission of the School of Education to prepare professional educators who are servant leaders, reflective practitioners, and committed to life-long learning.
The study of Educational Leadership, a core curriculum of 12 credit hours in foundational studies, begins the program. Then students may choose from three concentrations:
Administration- for current and aspiring principals and superintendents. (31 credits)
Curriculum and Instruction- for educators who are seeking to improve and develop new instructional classroom skills. (31 credits)
Religious Education Studies- for educators who are seeking to teach or direct religious studies programs. Also qualifies Lutheran educators for the Lutheran Teaching Diploma and makes them eligible to enter the roster of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. (36 credits)
The Flexible Program Format accommodates busy practicing educators. It prepares practitioners by focusing on practical professional training grounded in theory. The action research practiced throughout the program culminates with a research project that provides real world training in school improvement. The accelerated courses are offered consecutively during Concordia’s fall, spring, and summer semesters with three credit courses scheduled in eight week blocks. The course schedule also provides a study break for the teacher at the end of the school year and before the new school year begins with no classes scheduled in July and August. This format is designed to allow graduate students in Administration or Curriculum and Instruction to complete all course work in two academic years. The Religious Education Studies concentration with 36 credits requires an additional semester to complete.
Accreditation – The School of Education at Concordia University has been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and approved by the Michigan Department of Education for the preparation of educational personnel.
Advising – An advisor from the School of Education will assist with students in developing a plan of study, program completion, and meeting all degree requirements.
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“I am really enjoying my experience with Concordia and this particular program. The University professors have been very accommodating, flexible, and courteous. As a student who is also teaching full time and has a young family, I really appreciate it. I have recommended this program to many of my teaching colleagues.”
Eric Rettermund
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
A.G.S. Middle School, Fenton,MI
For more information contact:
800.253.0680 or 734.995.7521
“I was told, in advance, that my classes would be practical and applicable to my school ministry. I appreciate the fact that what we study on Saturday is directly applied to my school life from Monday to Friday. I have not been disappointed.”
Richard W. Schumacher, Jr.
Principal / Director of Youth Ministries
St. Matthew Lutheran Church & School,
Westland, MI
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