Education Programs
Concordia University, Nebraska’s education program prepares teachers to lead, teach and serve from a foundation of faith that asserts the value of every individual. Education majors will sharpen their God-given gifts as they learn to minister to future students, families, churches and communities.
Christ himself gave...teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.
(Hebrews 4:11-12)
Field Experience
Purposeful field experience and student teaching at Concordia University, Nebraska is designed to align with your coursework, allowing you to complete your required 100 hours of field experience, as you apply what you've learned in a real classroom setting, making your transition into teaching seamless and effective.
Student Teaching
Concordia is one of only a handful of universities that provides education majors with two unique student teaching experiences: 8 weeks student teaching in a local school and 8 weeks student teaching in a different town, state or country. This approach provides education majors with diverse experience so you can be a stronger, more confident teacher from day one.
Community Learning
Concordia Nebraska offers a community learning experience. Faculty bring their real-world teaching experience and Christian faith into the classroom, providing you with a unique perspective on education. You’ll learn not only from the expertise of your professors, but also from your own real-world experiences and the experiences of your peers.
Nationally Accredited
Concordia's education programs hold accreditation status from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), a nationally recognized accrediting body for educator preparation.
A Foundation of Faith
In Concordia Nebraska’s education department, we take a unique approach to teacher preparation by blending professional standards with our commitment to Christian Lutheran faith.
The Learner and Learning
Every individual has value and has been crafted uniquely by God with gifts and potential to fulfill His plans.
Therefore, our pre-service teachers are equipped to
- Understand the variety of backgrounds, learning and developmental patterns between individuals.
- Develop high expectations for their students, providing support for them to meet those expectations.
- Help students fulfill their potential and maximize their learning.
Content
God is the Creator, the Maker of all truth. All knowledge belongs to Him, and true wisdom is only gained in right relationship with Him.
Therefore, our pre-service teachers are equipped to
- Communicate content knowledge in a manner that is accessible to all learners.
- Guide learners in using content knowledge to propose new understanding, solve problems and imagine possibilities.
- Serve the Church and world by leading students in critical thinking and in making connections between knowledge and real-world issues.
Instructional Practice
God has a purpose for each individual in this life and for eternity. God calls teachers to facilitate learning and equips them with what they need to accomplish that.
Therefore, our pre-service teachers are equipped to
- Empower all students to reach their potential and learn the skills that they will need.
- Provide engaging instruction through effective classroom strategies in order to maximize and individualize learning.
- Engage learners through feedback and assessment so that students can succeed.
Professional Responsibility
Teachers serve God by serving their students in collaboration with families and communities. The vocation of teaching calls lifelong learners who continually strive to improve.
Therefore, our pre-service teachers are equipped to
- Recognize that they have been blessed with gifts to serve and that their efforts are meant to minister to others, not just to serve themselves.
- Serve in community with others to learn and grow together.
- Demonstrate Christian leadership by modeling ethical behavior, contributing to positive change and advancing the profession.
Undergraduate Programs
| Agricultural Education B.S.Ed. |   | 98%career outcome rate |
| Art Education B.S.Ed. |  | 87%career outcome rate |
| Christian Education Leadership B.A. B.S.Ed. | | 100%career outcome rate |
| Director of Christian Education |   | 100%career outcome rate |
| Early Childhood Birth-3rd Grade Inclusive Education B.S.Ed. | | 100%career outcome rate |
| Elementary Education B.S.Ed. | | 100%career outcome rate |
| Middle Level Education B.S.Ed. | | 100%career outcome rate |
| Music Education B.Mus. | | 100%career outcome rate |
| Secondary Education B.S.Ed. | | 100%career outcome rate |
| Special Education B.S.Ed. | | 100%career outcome rate |
| TESOL B.A. |  | 100%career outcome rate |
Graduate Programs and Certifications
| Advancement for Christian Schools Certificate | 12credit hours |
| Curriculum & Instruction M.Ed. | 30credit hours |
| Early Childhood Education M.Ed. | 30credit hours |
| Early Childhood Education Birth–3rd Inclusive M.Ed. | 57credit hours |
| Early Childhood Special Education M.Ed. | 36credit hours |
| Educational Administration M.Ed. | 36credit hours |
| Educational Administration for Christian Schools M.Ed. | 36credit hours |
| Family Life Education M.S. | 36credit hours |
| Futures & Innovation in Christian Education Certificate | 12credit hours |
| Graduate Education Certificates | |
| Literacy/Reading Specialist M.Ed. | 33credit hours |
| Marriage and Family Therapy M.A. | 62credit hours |
| School Counseling M.A. | 50credit hours |
| Special Education M.Ed. | 30credit hours |
| Teaching Endorsements M.Ed. | 15credit hours |
| TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) M.Ed. | 30credit hours |
| Trauma and Resilience Certificate | 12credit hours |