Off-Campus Education Programs
For:
Educators who wish to display all the skills necessary to be successful administrators at private or public schools. You must hold a valid state teaching certificate and have one full year of experience as a teacher of record in your own classroom.
What you learn:
The graduate program prepares students for leadership in the educational arena. This specialization prepares students to sit for the state Principal Certification Exam (TExES).
How you learn:
Face-to-Face: This is a cohort program. You will take one course at a time, attending class one night a week from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Every semester, you will complete two 8 week courses. Following this schedule, you will finish the program in 6 semesters. A 16 week practicum is required.
Online: This program is an online cohort. Face-to-face meetings are not required. Every semester, you will complete two 8 week courses. Following this schedule, you will finish the program in six semesters. A 16 week practicum is required.
Career Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Master of Education degree in Educational Administration and be prepared to sit for the state Principal Certification Exam (TExES). ILD/PDAS certifications included.
Degree
Plan:
MED 5303 Curriculum Design and Practice 3 MED 5309 Differentiated Instruction & Learning Theory 3 MED 5308 Ethics & Leadership in Education 3 MED 5305 The Classroom Teacher as Researcher 3 CAI 5323 Evaluation & Assessment in Education 3 CAI 5322 Legal Foundations of Education 3 EDAD 5351 Principal as Diversity Leader 3 EDAD 5352 Principal as Resource Leader 3 EDAD 5353 Principal as Professional Development Leader &
Continuing Education Leader (Practicum) 3 EDAD 5354 Principal as Compliance Officer (Practicum) 3
Total Credit Hours: 30
Please Note:
While the chart above lists each of the courses that make up the M.Ed. degree for informational purposes, this is not an official class schedule, and is subject to change.
Courses highlighted in gray are the eight graduate education courses taken by students enrolled in the Principal Certification Only pro-gram. A student who previously earned a Master’s in Education degree may be required to take fewer courses to complete the Principal Certificate Only program. Practicum fee for Ed. Admin program is $550.00.
Off-Campus Education Programs
M.Ed. in Differentiated Instruction
For:
Educators who recognize diverse classrooms require a new method of instruction that adapts in relation to the individual student’s needs. The goal of this speciality is to empower educators with practical knowledge to apply modified instruction as needed in specific cases in the classroom.
What you learn:
The program provides educators with a sequence of courses that imparts knowledge and practical guidelines on how to adjust in-struction in specific cases for students who need modifications in the classroom. The courses focus on meeting the unique needs of all students, including special education students. The practices learned as a part of this program can also apply to students who are unmotivated due to other issues, such as their home environment or socio-economic concerns.
How you learn:
Face-to-Face: This is a cohort program. You will take one course at a time, attending class one night a week from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Every semester, you will complete two 8 week courses. Following this schedule, you will finish the program in six semesters. You will complete an action research report in lieu of a thesis.
Online: This program is an online cohort. Face-to-face meetings are not required. Every semester, you will complete two 8 week cours-es. Following this schedule, you will finish the program in six semesters. You will complete an action research report in lieu of a thesis.
Career Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Master of Education degree in Differentiated Instruction.
Degree
Plan:
MED 5309
Differentiated Instruction & Learning Theory
3
MED 5308
Ethics & Leadership in Education
3
MED 5303
Curriculum Design and Practice
3
MED 5305
The Classroom Teacher as Researcher
3
DIFN 5311
Introduction to the Exceptional Learner
3
DIFN 5312
Language and Intercultural Communication Issues
3
DIFN 5313
Teaching and Assessment Strategies for the Exceptional Learner
3
DIFN 5314
Consultation and Collaboration for Exceptional Learners
3
DIFN 5315
Introduction to Gifted & Talented Learners
3
CAI 5330
Action Research
3
Total Credit Hours: 30
Please Note:
Off-Campus Education Programs
M.Ed. in Special Education
For:
Certified teachers who wish to earn a Masters degree with training leading to Special Education certification in the state of Texas.
What you learn:
The student will take a rigorous and robust sequence of courses, developed and taught by experienced instructors and designed to fully equip the student to facilitate as well as lead a class or an entire program in the instruction of the exceptional child. All aspects of exceptionality as well as the latest developments in Special Education Law and technology will be explored. The program will also fully prepare the student to take the exam for special education certification in the state of Texas.
How you learn:
Face-to-Face: This is a cohort program. You will take one course at a time, attending class one night a week from 5:00 to 9:00pm. Every semester you will complete two 8 week courses. Following this schedule you will finish the program in five semesters. You will complete an action research report in lieu of a thesis.
Online: This is an online cohort. Face-to-face meetings are not required. Every semester, you will complete two 8 week courses. Fol-lowing this schedule, you will finish the program in five semesters. You will complete an action research report in lieu of a thesis.
Career Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Master of Education degree in Special Education.
Degree
Plan:
MED 5303
Curriculum Design
3
MED 5308
Ethics & Leadership in Education
3
MED 5309
Learning Theory & Differentiation
3
XXX
Action Research
3
SPED xxxx
Critical Issues in Special Education
3
SPED xxxx
Consideration of Diverse Cultures in Special Education
3
SPED xxxx
Teaching & Assessment Strategies for the Exceptional Child
3
SPED xxxx
Consultation & Collaboration for the Exceptional Learner
3
SPED xxxx
Special Education Law
3
SPED xxxx
Facilitation of Special Education Programs (16 weeks)
3
Total Credit Hours: 30
Please Note:
Off-Campus Education Programs
M.Ed. in Sports Administration
For:
Individuals that hold a Bachelor’s degree and wish to expand their knowledge of sports administration and leadership.
What you learn:
The Concordia Master of Education in Sports Administration degree is designed to develop practitioners to lead sports programs or enterprises with integrity, fairness, and competence. Whether an individual has a career goal of high school athletic director, university coach, or fitness center manager/owner, the courses within this program will help develop the skills necessary for such leadership posi-tions.
How you learn:
Online: This program is an online cohort. Face-to-face meetings are not required. Every semester, you will complete two 8 week cours-es. Following this schedule, you will finish the program in six semesters. You will complete an action research report in lieu of a thesis.
Career Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Master of Education degree in Sports Administration.
Degree
Plan:
MED 5305
Research Design
3
MED 5308
Ethics & Leadership in Sports Administration
3
MED 5311
Law in Sports Administration
3
MED 5310
Organizational Behavior in Sports
3
CAI 5330
Action Research
3
SPAD 5301
Critical Issues/Events in Sports
3
SPAD 5302
Human Resources
3
SPAD 5303
Finance
3
SPAD 5304
Facilities/Event Planning
3
SPAD 5305
Media/Marketing
3
Total Credit Hours: 30
Please Note:
Off-Campus Education Programs
For:
Educators who wish to enhance their teaching skills and focus on meeting the reading needs of all learners in grades K-12. You must hold a valid state teaching certificate and have one year of experience as a teacher of record in your own classroom.
What you learn:
The graduate program prepares teachers for literacy instruction at early childhood, elementary, middle school or high school levels, which leads to becoming Texas certified as a reading specialist after passing the TExES # 151 Reading Specialist Exam.
How you learn:
Face-to-Face: This is a cohort program. You will take one course at a time, attending class one night a week from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Every semester, you will complete two 8 week courses. Following this schedule, you will finish the program in six semesters. A 16 week case study is required.
Online: This program is an online cohort. Face-to-face meetings are not required. Every semester, you will complete two 8 week courses. Following this schedule, you will finish the program in six semesters. A 16 week case study is required.
Career Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Master of Education degree in Advanced Literacy Instruction and be prepared to sit for the TExES # 151 Reading Specialist Exam.
Degree
Plan:
MED 5309 Differentiated Instruction & Learning Theory
3MED 5308 Ethics & Leadership in Education
3MED 5303 Curriculum Design and Practice
3MED 5305 The Classroom Teacher as Researcher
3LTC 5330
Language Acquisition and Emergent Literacy
3LTC 5333
Literature and Literacy
3LTC 5338
Reading and Literacy Programs
3LTC 5331
Reading and Writing across the Curriculum
3LTC 5339
Evaluation and Diagnosis of Literacy Needs
3LTC 5336
Literacy Improvement and Remediation-Case Study
3Total Credit Hours: 30
Please Note:
While the chart above lists each of the courses that make up the M.Ed. degree for informational purposes, this is not an official class schedule, and is subject to change.
Courses highlighted in gray are the six graduate reading courses taken by students enrolled in the Reading Certification Only program.
Off-Campus Education Programs
M.Ed. w/Initial Teaching Certification
For:
Individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to become a certified teacher in the state of Texas.
What you learn:
The graduate program builds intellectual and instructional skills and understanding of pedagogical applications for grades K-12 while working to-wards certification in the chosen subject area.
How you learn:
This is a cohort program. For the Spring and Fall semesters you will complete two classes per 8 week session, and one class per Summer session. You will be attending classes two nights a week from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Following this schedule, you will finish the program in two years. Students complete 30 hours of field work as well as a 12-week student teaching experience. Concordia University Texas will coordinate your placement.
Career Outcomes:
Upon completion of the program, students will earn a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction and be prepared to sit for the state (TExES) exams in Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility (PPR). Upon completion of all requirements, the educator preparation program (Concor-dia University Texas) makes the recommendation to TEA for the individual to become certified.
Content Areas:
You must choose one of the following content areas in which you plan to be certified. Students will learn the teaching skills and theory necessary for classroom success, however, it is assumed that students come into the program with a mastery of their chosen content area. Concordia University Texas requires all students to meet the 24 credit hour requirement in the corresponding teaching field. If necessary, you may need to take additional coursework.
Elementary Content Areas Middle School Content Areas High School Content Areas EC-6 Generalist 4-8 Generalist 8-12 Math/Physics 4-8 Social Studies 7-12 Life/Earth Science
4-8 Math 7-12 English Language Arts
Multi-Level Content Areas 4-8 English Language Arts 7-12 Social Studies EC-12 Music 4-8 English Language Arts/ Social Studies 7-12 History EC-12 Physical Education 4-8 Science 7-12 Math
4-8 Math/Science 7-12 Science
6-12 Physical Science
Degree
Plan:
MED 5309 Differentiated Instruction & Learning Theory 3 MED 5308 Ethics & Leadership in Education 3 MED 5303 Curriculum Design and Practice 3 MED 5305 The Classroom Teacher as Researcher 3 CAI 5328 Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education 3 CAI 5321 Models of Teaching 3 CAI 5322 Legal Foundations of Education 3 CAI 5323 Evaluation and Assessment in Education 3 LTC 5329 Foundations of Literacy 3 LTC 5331 Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum 3 MED 5307 Educational Internship* 3 CAI 5330 Action Research 3
MED 5101 Field Work 1