Concordia University Chicago

Concordia University Chicago prepares our students academically, intellectually, practically and ethically for a meaningful career and life. Our graduates are equipped to lead with integrity, creativity, competence and compassion.

Program Highlights

Convenient online and cohort formats available
Summer & holiday breaks
One course completed every 8 weeks
Up to 50% of courses can be waived with eligible transfer credits
Concordia University is a non-profit, CAEP (formerly NCATE) accredited institution
Graduate with a degree recognized in the United States and in accordance with the Illinois State Board of Education

Tuition & Aid

17% to 25% Tuition Discount* for Teachers
Financial aid & "pay as you go" plans are available
Discounted tuition is guaranteed for the length of the program
Student loan payments may be deferred until program completion
Teacher Loan Forgiveness of up to $5,000 may apply

Accredited, High-Quality Programs

Concordia University Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. All Concordia University Chicago degree programs are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
The Educator Preparation Programs at CUC have been accredited since 1962 by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCATE) and NCATE’s successor the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Both Advanced Endorsement Programs and Initial Licensure Programs have been awarded this highly sought recognition of excellence granted to select programs across the country. CAEP is the only national accrediting body for educator preparation which recognizes those programs of distinction that prepare educators against the most rigorous standards. In addition, the university’s education programs are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.
At the graduate level, nationally recognized programs for excellence include the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction with the ESL Endorsement, Reading Master’s, Master of Arts in Teaching at the Elementary and Secondary Level, and the Illinois Principal Preparation Master’s Program.
These programs are arranged and made possible by the K-12 Teachers Alliance in cooperation with Concordia University Chicago.

Recognitions

U.S. News & World Report (2022) recognized Concordia University Chicago as a Best Regional University – Midwest, as well as a Top Performer on Social Mobility and Best Value – Regional Universities Midwest.

Graduate Education Programs

Concordia University Chicago

Affordable Tuition

MA Illinois Principal Preparation Program

ESL or Bilingual Endorsement w/ Curriculum & Instruction Master's

Reading Master's w/ Endorsement

MAT - Secondary Education

Curriculum and Instruction Master's

Teacher Leader Master's w/ Endorsement

Special Ed. Master's w/ Endorsement

Clinical Mental Health Master’s

Educational Administration

Gifted Education Master's

Reading Teacher Subsequent Endorsement

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School Counseling Master's

MAT - Elementary Education

Educational Technology: Leadership Master's

Differentiated Instruction Master's

Early Childhood Education Master's

Educational Technology: Curriculum and Instruction Master's

Special Ed. Leadership Master's

Early Childhood Special Education Master's

TESOL Certificate

Curriculum and Instruction Trauma & Resilience Master's

Instructional Design and Technology (MS)

Program Highlights

Tuition & Aid

Accredited, High-Quality Programs

Recognitions

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