Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction: English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

A Concordia University M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction will provide you with the expertise to expand your career options. Using cutting-edge curriculum and easy-to-use online learning tools, Concordia’s experienced faculty will provide you with the best in theory and practice to prepare you to be an instructional leader.

Concordia’s online five-week classes can be accessed via the Internet at a time and location that is most convenient for you. As a candidate you will find that assignment submission is convenient, submission deadlines are appropriate, and all requirements for a course fall within the dates stipulated for the courses.

In addition to meeting the objectives for all CU M.Ed. programs, successful candidates in the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction will demonstrate:

1. Expertise in the utilization of new methods of authentic assessment and strategies as tools to evaluate student learning progress
2. The ability to modify instructional plans and promote alternative goals and strategies when necessary, particularly in relation to assessment results.
3. Effective instructional skills in planning, implementing, and assessing instruction in settings that include diverse cultural populations and special needs students.

The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction core courses and capstone experience are the foundation for this master’s degree program of study. Candidates will participate in individualized learning that supports professional and personal goals toward their continuing development as a professional educator.

Candidates who wish to develop instructional strategies that promote learning for students whose native language is not English will select the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: ESOL. These courses capitalize on the uniqueness of each learner and serve to create vibrant learning communities.