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School of Arts and Sciences

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Areas of Study

Concordia's education department offers a wide range of majors to prepare you to meet the Minnesota Board of Teaching requirements.

Learn from professors who have years of experience teaching in both private and public schools, and who regularly increase their experience through classroom observation, instruction, and research. Our professors will take time for you and address your goals and concerns. Concordia faculty want to see you succeed and will guide you to find your passion as you pursue your education degree. With an average class size of 18 students, personal instruction is the norm — not the exception. Our faculty focus on the students’ learning as an engaging experience, preparing them to lead their own class one day.

Special Opportunities

Take advantage of Concordia's special opportunities as an education major.

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TESOL

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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After Concordia

See what Cobbers are doing with their education degree after graduation.

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Featured Course: EDUC 322

School of Arts & Sciences

Children's Literature

Dr. Debra Grosz

My favorite course that I have taken was Children’s Literature with Debra Grosz. It was my favorite because we got to read and talk about children’s books, which brought me back to my childhood, but also it gave us the opportunity to dive into deep discussions about the impact of literature and reading on student development.
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Programs of Study

At Concordia, you can make the most of your interests by specializing in an area that suits you best. Not sure what you want to study? Set up a meeting with your advisor or visit the Center for Student Success. With a variety of options, we want you to find your best fit at Concordia.

Elementary Education (K-6)
K-12 Education
Secondary Education (5-12)
- English/Communication Arts Education
- Health Education
- Mathematics Education
- Social Studies Education
Secondary Education (9-12)
- Science Education
Coaching
World Language and Culture (K-8) | Add-on endorsement
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Spanish
Core Content Areas (5-8) | Add-on endorsement
- Communication Arts/Literature
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
General Science (5-8) | Add-on endorsement
- Available for biology, chemistry, or physics majors only
The following areas require a double major. Students will earn a major in K-12/Secondary Education (35 to 39 credits) and a major within the content area in which one will teach: