Online Master of Education

Concordia University Texas is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate, bachelor, and master degrees along with the Doctorate in Education (Ed.D). Concordia University Texas also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Concordia University Texas may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Concordia Texas selects students who present the most competitive applications and who we consider most likely to be successful, contributing members of the Concordia Texas community who will graduate. To reach admission decisions, Concordia Texas evaluates all candidates in a comprehensive way using these criteria.

Once all application materials have been submitted, the Admissions team will evaluate the admissions file and deliver a decision within one to two business days. Some programs have additional requirements, so please read the Program-Specific Requirements tab for detailed information.

All Master of Education applicants must submit the following in order to be considered for admission: 

• Complete application 
• $50 non-refundable application fee 
• Official transcripts 

 Graduate students must arrange to have their transcript(s) sent to Concordia directly from the institution of record. A student-delivered transcript will not be accepted as an official transcript unless it is received in the original sealed envelope and appropriately stamped by the institution of record as "Issued to Student in a Sealed Envelope." 

 Please see the Program-Specific Requirements tab to see additional materials and GPA requirements for each specialization. 

All students admitted to the Master of Education program at Concordia University Texas must: 

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 in order to stay in good standing as a graduate student. 
• Students falling below the 3.0 requirement must bring their GPA to 3.0 within the next six (6) graduate hours earned, or they will be deemed academically ineligible to continue in the MEd program. 

Program-Specific Requirements: 

The admissions process begins when you submit your application to the Office of Admissions. Decisions regarding acceptance are made upon completion of the application file. All applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Step 1: Fill out application here and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. On your application, please use your legal name and fill in any maiden names. If you have a promo code, do not enter your credit card information.

Step 2: Submit your official transcripts from the college or university where you earned your bachelor’s degree. If you are applying for our doctoral program, please also submit your official transcripts from the college or university where you earned your master’s degree.

The Office of Admissions requires that you have the official transcript from your degree-granting institution sent directly to the University (see official address below). Please request your transcript immediately to expedite your acceptance into Concordia Texas.

If any transcripts are from a foreign institution, they must be evaluated by a member of NACES  and sent to the Office of Admissions. Please note: This process could take several weeks.

Options for Sending Transcripts

• Deliver in person to the Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope.
• · Your institution can email your official transcript to admissions@concordia.edu.
• Submit electronically through one of the below approved services:

National Transcript Center
ScripSafe
myOptions
Parchment

• Have your school mail your transcript to:

Concordia University Texas
Office of Admissions
11400 Concordia University Drive
Austin, Texas 78726

Step 3: Submit a copy of your teaching certificate. If you do not hold a valid state teaching certificate, contact your Admissions Counselor for details on the petition waiver. (Educational Administration specialization only)

Step 4: For graduate transfer credits, Concordia University Texas can accept up to six transferable credit hours. For graduate hours to be considered for transfer credit, you must submit the official graduate transcript(s) and course descriptions or syllabi for the graduate classes to your Admissions Counselor.

With a locked-in tuition rate for the duration of your program and various financial aid and payment opportunities available, we work hard to make your Master of Education degree affordable.

2024-25 Program Costs

For students starting the program in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025, the tuition rate is $640 per credit hour. Students also participate in a Tornado Textbook program that provides books at $25 per credit hour.

Classes are normally three credit hours, and the entire MEd degree plan is 30 credit hours.

Please contact your Graduate Enrollment Specialist for specific details.

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