Concordia’s M.Ed. Climbs to Top 150 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs

Concordia University, Nebraska (www.cune.edu) has been ranked 149 by U.S. News & World Report for the 2017 “Best Online Education Program,” an increase of 27 spots from 176. Concordia launched the online M.Ed. in 2011 and has seen steady growth in both students and number of programs.

“Our Master of Education programs in Education Administration, Literacy, Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) have been designed by seasoned administrators and classroom teachers to provide our students with a dynamic experience in gaining the knowledge that will not only help them become better educators, but also leaders in their schools and districts,” said Jonathon D. Moberly, Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Adult Education. “These programs have held accreditation through the National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education (NCATE) since their inception and are now accredited by the Council for Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP).”

For the 2017 edition of the Best Online Graduate Education Programs rankings, U.S. News ranked schools based on five general categories: Student Engagement, Student Services & Technology, Admissions Selectivity, Faculty Credentials & Training, and Peer Reputation.

To find out more about the awards and recognition Concordia University, Nebraska has received, visit cune.edu/points-of-distinction.