Study Format
- Online
- Hybrid
- Face to Face
- Cohort Format
Program Length
- Early Childhood Endorsement (36 credit hours)
- Early Childhood Special Education Approval (36 credit hours)
- Gifted Education Teacher Endorsement (36 credit hours)
- Reading Teacher Endorsement (36 credit hours)
- Teacher Leader Endorsement (39 credit hours)
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students
Summer 2025 Application Due | Classes Start May 5, 2025
International Students
Summer 2025 Completed File Due | Classes Start May 5, 2025
Program Goals
Candidates will:
- Reflect on the relationship between theory and pedagogical approaches in one’s practice;
- Engage in critical analysis of current educational issues and policies;
- Develop a knowledge base in curriculum theory and practice and develop a capacity to design, implement, and evaluate instructional programs;
- Become familiar with current research on and theory in the instruction of exceptional learners;
- Understand the practical facets of conducting applied classroom research including the collection and assessment of data;
- Develop an understanding of enduring ethical, philosophical, and educational issues;
- Participate in endorsement coursework to become a master teacher of an area of specialization;
- Tailor their program based on their educational goals and needs via specialization with endorsement credits.
- Evidence of a regionally accredited bachelor’s and master’s degree, with a minimum graduate cumulative GPA of 3.00.
- Completed online application, including an objective statement of the applicant’s goals in pursuing the degree.
- Official transcripts from each college or university from which a degree was earned. International transcripts must be evaluated by a Concordia-approved international credentialing service, such as WES (World Education Services) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators).
- Hold a valid and current Professional Educator License (PEL).
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals able to comment on the applicant’s academic potential, personal character and competence and effectiveness in professional work.
- Copy of professional resume.
The Curriculum and Instruction with Endorsement (MA) program is designed for candidates seeking an MA in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialized Illinois endorsement to add to their existing Professional Educator License (PEL). There are five endorsement options:
General Graduate Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago graduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic catalog.
New students are accepted into graduate degree-seeking, approval, certificate, endorsement and/or post-graduate programs for online and on-campus study in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Previously admitted students seeking to change programs may do so at the beginning of a semester (only) by submitting a Change-of-Program quick app. Applicants must be in good academic standing according to Concordia University Chicago’s satisfactory academic progress standards at the time of requesting a program change.
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