About Concordia University, St. Paul
Online learning with CSP Global allows students to achieve their goals while balancing work and family. Fully online degrees are available in business, IT, criminal justice, education, healthcare, and more.
Why choose Concordia University, St. Paul online?
- Experienced faculty providing academic and career guidance
- Flexibility and convenience
- Competitive tuition rates
Accreditation & Licensing
Concordia University, St. Paul is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Lutheran Church - Missouri SynodEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 3,775 ; Graduate: 3,968Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 30% ; Graduate: 60%Graduation Rate:
46%Transfer Rate:
34%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$59,871Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$17,832Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
68%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$14,612Yellow Ribbon Program:
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Art & Liberal Arts
In the fully online Associate of Arts in General Studies from Concordia University, St. Paul, you'll gain the crucial skills you need to succeed in your future academic and professional pursuits. With support from expert faculty, you'll develop and practice time management, goal setting, and study skills.
The curriculum for the 60-credit-hour online A.A. in General Studies includes writing, communication, fine arts, science, and global studies. You'll also be able to personalize your degree with 15 credit hours of elective courses that match your interests and goals. Through this program, you'll also receive career advice and strategies to improve your résumé.
You can complete the associate degree in general studies in two years. The time it takes you to finish will hinge on transfer credits and general education coursework. You can transfer up to 30 credit hours from a regionally accredited institution toward this degree program, and our team of specialists will guide you through the process.
In addition to financing your online education with federal student aid and private loans, CSP Global offers online students a tuition discount. Transfer students could receive $2,000 or more through transfer partnerships and transfer student awards. Concordia University, St. Paul and CSP Global is also a Military Friendly® institution. With no application fee and a free transfer credit evaluation, now is a great time to start your education journey with Concordia University, St. Paul.
Receive the support you need to finish your bachelor's degree online with CSP Global's B.A. in General Studies. This program accepts up to 90 transfer credits and offers the flexibility you need to finish your degree without putting your life on hold – all from the most affordable private college in the Twin Cities.
In online courses, you'll gain the foundational knowledge you need to progress in your career. Learning from expert faculty in a supportive online environment, you'll build valuable communication, critical thinking, professionalism, and leadership skills and choose a business, health care, technology, or general emphasis to earn a bachelor's degree that's personalized to your interests.
You'll study a relevant, real-world curriculum and choose 15 elective courses to graduate with a degree that fits your goals. This program also includes a culminating Capstone course to solidify your skills under online mentorship from one of CSP Global's experienced faculty members.
With six start dates per year, it's always a good time to apply to CSP Global. Graduate with your bachelor's degree online from an accredited university in as little as two years. No app fee or test scores are required. Apply now.
If you want to enhance your writing and pursue new avenues of work with your creative talent, consider the online MFA in Creative Writing offered by Concordia University-Saint Paul. This curriculum can be completed entirely online, enabling you to script class assignments around your individual schedule. Coursework culminates in a completed manuscript. Over a 2-year period, CSP’s online MFA incorporates classes such as:
- Studies in contemporary poetry
- Researching and writing about literature
- Studies in the craft of creative writing
Business
Finish your degree with the B.A. in Business Administration online at Concordia University, St. Paul. You’ll focus on the core areas of business including marketing, finance, management, law, economics, and accounting. The program emphasizes international perspectives, environmental sustainability, and ethics, so you graduate as a well-rounded business professional who’s ready to make a difference.
The program is taught by skilled industry professionals who guide you through coursework and case studies in which you investigate a variety of business decisions and develop solutions to situations you may face in the business world.
By graduation, you’re ready for a career in the sector you choose — business settings, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations will all benefit from your combined skill set. You can look forward to roles in management, communication, project management, finance, accounting, marketing, and other areas of business.
CSP Global graduates with a B.A. in Business Administration earn the highest salaries among alumni from private Minnesota colleges and universities — so you can be confident you’re ready to advance your career at graduation.
CSP Global online puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner.
Concordia University-Saint Paul offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management. This degree involves the study of how to use legal and business principles to run athletic programs, sports teams, fitness facilities, and health clubs.
In this online Sports Management degree, students learn business and sport theory and have numerous opportunities to bridge theory into practical applications. Students gain key insights into legal and business principles, as well as knowledge of research methods, sociology, law, marketing, and professionalism.
Some of the courses in this degree program include:
- Planning and managing sport facilities
- Biomechanics
- Exercise physiology
- Fundraising
Preserve the financial health of businesses and organizations as an accountant. Finish your degree with the B.S. in Accounting online with Concordia University, St. Paul and gain a strategic approach to problem-solving with a comprehensive understanding of accounting trends, rules, and regulations.
Throughout the program, you gain the hybrid skills and knowledge you need to be a successful accountant in any organization. You’ll build a strong business foundation with core coursework in marketing principles, organizational behavior, business analytics, and microeconomics so you understand how numbers, and people, interact across an organization.
Accounting coursework covers intermediate and advanced levels of accounting, as well as each area of accounting including financial, cost, and managerial. You’ll also study auditing, federal income tax, and how to manage finances and business strategy. You’ll emerge from the program as a well-rounded accountant who understands the accounting profession is about more than just numbers.
By graduation, you can look forward to accepting a position as a corporate accountant, credit analyst, loan officer, treasurer, and more. You’re ready for accounting roles in the sector you choose — business settings, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations will all benefit from your combined skill set.
The B.S. in Accounting program is built on a core business-education foundation, which helps prepare you to earn the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certifications later.
CSP Global online puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner.
Complete a 100% online B.S. in Business Administration at CSP Global. You'll study on your schedule in this flexible program to gain valuable expertise in marketing, finance, management, law, economics, accounting, and other foundational areas of business.
In online courses, you'll explore complex case studies to gain the well-rounded knowledge and business acumen needed to make a difference in this ever-changing industry. You'll join a diverse online community of your peers and receive guidance from industry-experienced faculty members who are committed to your success.
The B.S. in Business Administration is also embedded with certifications in data analysis, digital marketing and e-commerce, and conflict resolution to help you build strategic and analytical business acumen. By graduation, you'll be prepared for success in your chosen industry – including business settings, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner. Graduate in as little as two years ready to become an ethical leader in your industry. Apply today.
Tap into one of the fastest-growing fields by getting a bachelor's in digital marketing online from Concordia University, St. Paul. Companies in nearly all industries are turning to digital spaces for advertising, so there's never been a greater need for qualified digital marketing professionals. Gain real-world skills in CSP Global's 100% online B.S. in Digital Marketing – topics include e-commerce, direct marketing, digital advertising, data analysis, and social media strategy.
The program's curriculum is project-based and designed by marketing professionals with extensive experience. That means that you will develop practical marketing skills that will be immediately relevant in the business world after you graduate. You'll graduate ready to execute email strategies, social media campaigns, and search engine optimization (SEO) methods to help businesses expand their reach.
You'll also develop a robust foundation in consumer behavior, social media marketing, and data analysis tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Insights. By the end of the program, you will have created a comprehensive marketing portfolio that you can use on the job market.
Request more information about the bachelor's in digital marketing from CSP Global today.
Achieve results through people. Finish your degree online in Concordia University, St. Paul’s B.S. in Human Resource Management to start your career in the HR field.
Coursework covers key topics in business and leadership as it relates to the field. This means you’ll study accounting, marketing, analytics, and strategic planning along with recruitment, compensation systems, and organizational change.
You graduate prepared to take on leadership roles in HR that can benefit employees and the organization.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has recognized our program is aligned with their HR Curriculum Guidebook and templates.
CSP Global online puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner.
Take the next step in your IT career with CSP Global's online B.S. in Information Systems degree. With convenient asynchronous courses, you'll explore the latest technical innovations, learn to apply them to organizational goals, and gain strategies for managing technical teams.
Guided by faculty members who are experts in the field, you'll engage in scenario-based learning to build proficiency in Agile management, cyber defense, data analytics, information science, project management, and more. Throughout your courses, you'll complete a professional portfolio of your work to demonstrate applied tech skills and graduate with projects that are ready to share with potential employers.
Information systems skills are increasingly important to businesses, creating high demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects much faster than average growth for computer and information technology occupations this decade, and a bachelor's degree in information systems can help you pursue several roles in this sector. After graduation, you'll be ready to apply for high-growth careers such as computer and information systems manager, computer systems analyst, database administrator, technical support manager, and more.
This program includes 120 credit hours of study but can be completed faster with transfer credits. With six start dates per year and no application fee, it's always a good time to apply. Learn more today.
Become a strategic manager who can effect change in an organization. In the online B.A. in Management and Leadership degree at Concordia University, St. Paul, the functions of leadership come to life through strategic planning, negotiation skills, and positive conflict management.
Experiential coursework has you lead a team, manage a complex project, and guide an organization through innovative change. You’ll understand how to better comprehend and direct change using critical thinking and decision-making skills.
By graduation, you have the confidence to make crucial ethical decisions in organizations and step into a management role.
CSP Global online puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner.
Make every person in your organization count. In the M.A. in Human Resource Management degree online at Concordia University, St. Paul, you’ll develop key skills in leadership, finance, and evidence-based strategy so you can innovate and implement ideas that impact HR responsibilities within the organization.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has recognized our program is aligned with their HR Curriculum Guidebook and templates.
Coursework centers on the human resource role as a strategic partner within an organization to maximize the return on investment from their employees. Throughout the program, you’ll cover leadership, ethics, strategy, research, and law amid advanced courses in compensation and benefits, recruiting, retention, and organizational development.
You graduate prepared to take on senior roles in HR such as manager, director, or vice president of HR.
CSP Global puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
Concordia University-Saint Paul offers the online Master of Arts in Sport Management. This degree prepares graduates for the growing sport management industry.
Students have the opportunity to connect with an alumni mentor through CSP’s Mentor Collective. Courses provide brand building knowledge and technology strategies relevant to the sports world. Graduates will have all the resources necessary to climb the ranks or pursue a new role working with sports clients, athletes, teams, staff, and media.
Students will learn through a hands-on, practical application of coursework that includes the following:
- Human and facility resource management
- Law pertaining to sport management
- Effective decision making
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Finance
Shape the future of business with the online Master of Business Administration from Concordia University, St. Paul. This program is designed to provide a cross-functional view of business processes and deliver valuable expertise for the next phase of your career. The CSP Global MBA can be completed in two years or less, and GRE or GMAT scores are not required for admission.
Our curriculum is grounded in systems thinking, strategic decision-making, and effective communication. You'll graduate ready to solve complex challenges and drive innovation for professional success. Throughout the program, you'll learn to use technology and tools specific to your industry and complete real-world projects in each course to build a professional portfolio. Online MBA students also benefit from personalized support from our Career Services team.
You have the option to choose from 10 industry-driven emphasis areas to customize your studies for your specific career goals: accounting, artificial intelligence, business analytics, cybersecurity, digital marketing, finance, health care management, human resources, organizational leadership, or project management.
CSP Global puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format. You can study when and where it's best for you without taking time off from your current position. We also accept transfer credits to help you finish your degree faster.
An online MBA from Concordia University – Saint Paul has a different education approach than some other graduate degrees. The courses reference each other and are interconnected as one cross-curriculum. In this online setting, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills of business and decision-making to apply within your own corporate environment.
CSP’s Master of Business Administration online degree has a special accompanying program called the Mentor and MAP (Managerial Application Portfolio). Each student has a designated faculty member to rely upon as they progress through their graduate degree work. Your mentor coaches, polishes, reflects, advises, and consults with you to build both your resume and your skills.
The online Master of Science in Business Analytics from CSP Global equips you with the analytical skills and business acumen necessary to tackle complex business challenges and drive decision-making within your organization.
This program closely aligns with the International Institute of Business Analysis competencies for business analytics certification. By emphasizing technical expertise and strategic business practices, this online degree helps you prepare for IIBA certifications, especially the Certification in Business Data Analytics (CBDA).
You'll study advanced data analytics, machine learning, business intelligence, and more in fully online courses. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge analytics tools and software like SQL, Python, R, and Tableau. Plus, you'll explore ethical business analytics principles and responsible practices to ensure fairness and integrity for internal and external stakeholders.
CSP Global's online Master of Science in Business Analytics enhances your professional credibility and boosts your skills for analytics careers across industries. Your data-focused master's degree can help raise your salary potential and reach leadership positions. Pursue a job as a computer systems analyst, data scientist, financial analyst, market research analyst, and more.
You can complete the 30-credit program in 1.5 years or sooner by transferring 15 eligible credits—up to half of the required courses. Request more information today.
Computer Science & IT
Prepare for a career in the technology field with the B.S. in Computer Science degree online at Concordia University, St. Paul. You’ll learn to analyze problems and design solutions using computer science techniques while practicing valuable interpersonal skills related to the field.
Coursework covers the core topics of computer science such as programming languages, computer architecture, data structures, operating systems, databases, web systems, and software engineering. You also build soft skills and experience in teamwork and communications with stakeholders as well as project management techniques.
By graduation, you can step into a technology career with confidence. You’re ready for roles such as a software developer or engineer, database administrator, systems analyst, quality assurance engineer, web developer, and more.
CSP Global online puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner.
Artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape nearly every industry, creating opportunities for leaders versed in machine learning, neural networks, and other advanced concepts. To develop the expertise needed to harness the power of AI, pursue your Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree online with Concordia University, St. Paul.
This program imparts comprehensive knowledge of AI technologies used across organizational settings. While studying online, you'll engage in immersive learning experiences that deliver skills for spearheading AI solutions. Ethical considerations underpin the coursework, helping you build more than technical proficiencies — you'll also learn to deploy AI technologies responsibly.
CSP Global's expert faculty members align the curriculum with industry needs, equipping you with the skills that employers demand. The courses delve into machine learning, data analysis and visualization, natural language processing, and other topics central to innovative careers. After earning your M.S. in Artificial Intelligence degree, you'll be ready to seek roles in AI engineering, data analysis, and beyond.
Embark on a transformative journey to becoming an innovative leader with the online M.S. in Artificial Intelligence from CSP Global. The program is designed for students with any background and seasoned technical professionals, with no application fee and no GRE/GMAT requirement. Get started now to finish in as few as 1.5 years.
The Master of Science in Computer Science online program from CSP Global offers advanced knowledge of cutting-edge technology and applied skills for today's culture of technological disruption. With this program's blend of theory, research, problem-solving techniques, and hands-on practice, you'll graduate ready to advance in computer science careers across industries.
In flexible online courses led by faculty members who are industry experts, you'll engage in scenario-based learning and build proficiency in multiple programming languages as well as AI, algorithms, machine learning, and more. Before graduation, you'll complete a professional portfolio to demonstrate real-world application of your advanced expertise for future employers.
Computer and IT jobs are some of the fastest growing occupations in the nation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With skills from CSP Global's online M.S. in Computer Science program, you can enter or advance in several roles within this sector. Aim for a career as a computer and information research scientist, computer systems analyst, information security analyst, network administrator, and more.
This program accepts transfer credits for up to 50% of the total course requirements, allowing you to complete this 30-credit master's degree in as little as 18 months. With six start dates per year and no application fee, it's always a good time to apply. Learn more about the M.S. in Computer Science from CSP Global today.
CSP Global's online Master of Science in Data Science degree delivers the data-focused skills to solve problems, make decisions, and develop innovative insights. In convenient, asynchronous online courses, you'll learn from faculty members who are industry experts and can prepare you with the most valuable knowledge for the future of your career.
This program emphas hands-on, scenario-based learning, so you'll build deep knowledge of topics in data engineering, data analysis, predictive modeling, data visualization, ethical practices, and more. You'll gain applied tech skills through platforms like AWS, Codio, and Lucidchart and discover the algorithms and applications behind AI technology. In each course, you'll add to your professional portfolio, ensuring that you graduate with projects that demonstrate real-world application of your advanced expertise.
Knowledge in data science is highly sought-after in today's industries, so careers are growing quickly. After earning your master's degree in data science from CSP Global, you can benefit from this expansion by pursuing a career as a database administrator, database architect, software developer, quality assurance analyst, and more.
You can complete this 30-credit master's degree in 18 months, or faster with transfer credits. With six intakes per year and no application fee, it's always a good time to apply. Learn more about the online M.S. in Data Science from CSP Global today.
Build the in-demand expertise you need to advance in your field with CSP Global's online Master of Science in Information Technology. Learning from faculty members who are industry experts, you'll gain the broad range of technical, managerial, and problem-solving skills needed to design, implement, and manage cutting-edge IT architecture and infrastructures.
This program features flexible, asynchronous courses that empha scenario-based learning to help you gain knowledge you can use right away in your current position. Build applied tech skills through platforms like AWS, Codio, and Lucidchart, and take engaging courses that explore topics such as artificial intelligence, cloud architecture, project management, and more. In each class, you'll add to a professional portfolio of projects that demonstrate real-world application of your advanced skills.
IT is increasingly important to modern businesses, so your online degree can lead to rewarding, high-paying positions. Upon graduation, you can pursue roles such as IT business analyst, database administrator, database architect, project manager, and others.
You can complete this 30-credit master's degree in 18 months, or faster with transfer credits. With six intakes per year and no application fee, it's always a good time to apply. Learn more about CSP Global's M.S. in Information Technology today.
Learn how to be an effective leader within a technology environment with the online Master of Science in Information Technology Management. This program from Concordia St. Paul helps students increase their business and IT management skills and knowledge for increased career opportunities and earnings potential.
A focus is placed on understanding how to grow and manage resources in a responsible and ethical manner. Students learn how to apply leadership theory, business strategy, and IT project management through experience-based learning opportunities. Courses in this IT Management master’s degree online also examine areas including data analytics, information security, IT innovation, and ethics.
Graduates can pursue positions such as:
- Project manager
- Information systems manager
- Chief technology officer
- Chief information officer
- IT consultant
- Computer systems analyst
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice at Concordia University, St. Paul provides a foundational understanding of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, and public safety. Designed for adult and continuing studies students, the program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication skills applicable to entry-level roles in criminal justice or continued study in a related bachelor’s program. Graduates gain a broad perspective on justice, society, and professional responsibility within diverse communities.
Graduates of the B.S. in Criminal Justice program at Concordia University St. Paul rank in the top three for earnings among alumni from Minnesota colleges and universities. This powerful program can be studied online as experienced faculty teach you how to develop analysis, research, and critical thinking skills in this evolving field.
Coursework focuses on current research trends, professionalism, ethics, creative decision-making, and leadership development as central themes throughout the program.
The degree offers Minnesota POST licensure and non-POST licensure tracks.
By graduation, you can take on roles as a police officer, detective, agent, and more.
CSP Global online puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner.
Graduates from the M.A. in Criminal Justice Leadership degree online at Concordia University, St. Paul earn the highest salaries among alumni from Minnesota colleges and universities. This powerful program positions you for leadership opportunities in criminal investigation, forensics, security management, and many other areas.
You’ll connect with experienced faculty to study applied ethics and contemporary issues in criminal justice leadership while learning about research methods, how to access resources, and correctional design.
By graduation, you’re ready to take on titles such as a corrections supervisor, profiler, police supervisor, forensic examiner, or emergency management director.
CSP Global puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global's Master of Science in Cybersecurity online program is designed to help you integrate cybersecurity into your information technology career. You could advance in your current role or become an information security analyst, cybersecurity analyst, data scientist, software developer, quality tester, and more. You'll hone the skills to protect vital digital assets across industries.
Coursework for the M.S. in Cybersecurity utilizes a DevOps perspective, including the Agile model/delivery format that drives how most organizations' digital programs and processes operate. Your curriculum will include courses such as Information Security Operations, Managing a Secure Enterprise, Cyber Defense, and Research in Information Technology.
Upon graduation, you'll have the academic experience needed to pursue the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) credential, the predominant certification in the cybersecurity field. Plus, your advanced skills and expertise can help you advance in your current role or step into other cybersecurity-related careers such as information security manager, cybersecurity analyst, data scientist, and more.
CSP Global accepts transfer credits for up to 50% of the requirements for this program, so you can complete this 30-credit master's degree in as little as 18 months. With six start dates per year and no application fee, it's always a good time to apply. Request more information today.
Education
In the fully online, 64-credit-hour Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Concordia University, St. Paul, you'll acquire the fundamental knowledge you need to pursue a career as an educator while gaining additional insight into the developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning environments for children. You can complete the degree in two years by transferring a maximum of 30 credit hours.
Concordia University, St. Paul's early childhood education associate degree is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and meets the standards of the Child Development Associate National Credentialing program. These professional associations ensure high quality and educational innovation.
In the coursework for the associate degree in early childhood education, you will study growth and development through the theories of Piaget, Erickson, and other experts. Topics include the biological growth and development of children, developmentally appropriate practices for working with children, and the effect that play has on development.
In addition to financing your online education with federal student aid and private loans, CSP Global offers online students a tuition discount. In addition, transfer students could receive $2,000 or more through partnerships and student awards. Concordia University, St. Paul and CSP Global is also a Military Friendly® institution. With no application fee and a free transfer credit evaluation, now is a great time to start your education journey with CSP Global.
Inspire a life-long love of learning in young minds. Finish your degree online in the B.A. in Child Development at Concordia University, St. Paul to become a preschool teacher or daycare director. You’ll study the social, emotional, and physical development of children, infants, and toddlers, as well as appropriate practices in early childhood education.
See how play equates to learning, understand language development, and learn how to educate dual-language learners and young children who have special needs. Coursework addresses the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards for initial professional preparation, including completing fieldwork at a licensed child care or early childhood learning center.
By graduation, you can create an inclusive and effective learning environment for young children and make ethical decisions as an early childhood professional.
CSP Global online puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner.
A Doctorate in Education can help experienced educators reach the highest levels of leadership within their profession. This program is conducted in an online setting with a cohort format. Students will complete both synchronous and asynchronous coursework along with two one-week summer residencies on campus.
Graduates will benefit from advanced abilities to conduct research, serve effectively, and continually develop as a leader and educator. Beyond education, graduates will also be well equipped to fulfill leadership roles in a variety of private, nonprofit, public, and government organizations.
Some of the classes in this online education degree include:
- Solutions Based Leadership
- Influences and Assessment of Public Policy
- Organizational Theory
- Ethical Leadership
- Strategic Advancement
Online coursework is combined with real-world internship experience with the Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership degree program. This degree leads to administrative roles in early childhood through high school settings and can qualify students for K-12 principal or superintendent licensure in the state of Minnesota.
Students proceed through the program in a cohort format, with classes conducted through an online system and weekly video conferencing with teachers and fellow students. Designed for working professionals, this program has students focus on one eight-week course at a time. Classes explore topics related to strategic advancement, organizational leadership, ethical and legal leadership in school settings, and more.
Build skills that enhance your ability to make a difference in the lives of young children with an online Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education from CSP Global. Whether you’re new to the field or a current childhood education employee, this non-licensure program helps you advance as an assistant teacher, daycare employee, childcare professional, and more.
The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education includes five fully online courses, which you can complete in 12 months at times and places that work for you. Your courses will focus on strategies and best practices rooted in theory, philosophy, and leading-edge research. As you learn, expert faculty will help you interpret, evaluate, and apply your new knowledge to practices related to all areas of early childhood education.
Because CSP Global’s Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), you can trust that you’ll receive a quality education with the training you need for success.
This certificate can be earned by completing the first 5 courses of the MAEd in Educational Technology curriculum:
- Principles of Digital Teaching & Learning
- Exploring Classroom Technology Tools
- Virtual Classroom
- Professional Development & Leadership in Educational Technology
- Field Experience: Course Development
This certificate can be earned by completing the first 5 courses of the MAEd in Trauma & Resilience in Educational Settings curriculum:
- Trauma & its Impact on Child Development
- Trauma-Informed Practices & Resilience
- Trauma-Informed Classroom Teachers
- Creating a Trauma-Informed School
- Trauma-Informed Intervention for the Education Professional
Learn how to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of individual students with a Master of Arts in Education focused on Differentiated Instruction. The strategies you learn in this program will help you empower your students to reach their full potential.
Teachers will complete this online master’s in curriculum and instruction in an accelerated, 20-month program. Designed for working adults, you will take one class every eight weeks, along with a cohort of other students. In addition to teaching strategies, you will study topics including ethics, inclusivity, collaboration, and more.
Advance your career in early childhood education. The Master of Arts in Education — Early Childhood Education degree offered online at Concordia University, St. Paul, teaches you to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve the many challenges of early childhood education pragmatically.
Coursework focuses on strategies and best practices that are rooted in theory and philosophy and supported by research. All coursework addresses the standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for advanced professional preparation.
By graduation, you can interpret, evaluate, apply research, and connect theory to practice related to all areas of early childhood education to improve learning outcomes and the business of early childhood education.
CSP Global puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
With this online Master of Arts in Education focused on Educational Leadership, you will learn valuable skills for effective school organization, management, and leadership. Educators will be able to take the next step in their career with this program that takes a look at the education system through an administrative lens.
The curriculum includes studies of curriculum development and change, financial resource management, and culturally appropriate practices. Participants will also examine professional policy and ethics in educational settings. Coursework allows students to practice their inquiry skills, with an emphasis on analysis and application of educational issues.
Pursue a Master of Arts in Education in Educational Technology that places emphasis on real-world applications. This online program focuses on classroom uses of technology that can enhance student learning and achievement.
Students progress through this program in a cohort, completing one course every eight weeks over 20 months. Classes prepare you to incorporate technology into your classroom or shift into an educational technology role in your school or district. Graduates will be able to craft effective educational outreach programs for students, families, and communities.
Classes in this instructional design degree online cover topics such as:
- The virtual classroom
- Ethical issues for professional educators
- Curriculum and instruction
- Diversity in education
- Exploring classroom technology tools
As a PreK-12 licensed teacher, you can enhance your credentials and help those struggling to learn English with the Master of Arts in Education / English as a Second Language from CSP. This online ESL master’s degree program enables you to empower all second language learners across all content areas.
Your program follows an asynchronous cohort format. Students complete one course every eight weeks, a schedule that suits most working educators. Through the online ESL coursework, you learn effective ways to use your skills as:
- Decision makers
- Reflective leaders
- Adaptive experts
You can master the art of teaching reading and writing with the Master of Arts in Education in Literacy from CSP. This online reading and literacy master’s degree program meets the learning needs of K-12 students.
Through a cohort program, you will complete one course every eight weeks. Your online curriculum includes virtual meetings and weekly discussion boards.
Besides learning about curriculum and instruction in reading and literacy, you complete a capstone project. Topics of study include:
- Writing across content areas
- Teaching literacy to diverse learners
- Ethical issues for professional educators
- Assessment, evaluation, and supervision
You can take your educator skills beyond textbooks with the Master of Arts in Education / Trauma & Resilience in Educational Settings from CSP. This online educational psychology master’s degree program not only benefits your career but can be a lifeline to traumatized children.
With the acknowledgment that trauma can affect a student’s ability to learn, becoming a trauma-informed educator improves your school’s effectiveness. You can move beyond labeling a child with “behavioral problems.” The online educational psychology curriculum covers such topics as:
- Trauma and its impact on child development
- Trauma-informed practices and resilience
- Trauma-informed classroom teachers
- Trauma-informed interventions
The Master of Arts in Special Education prepares educators to become highly effective teachers for students with a variety of needs. Courses cover all aspects of special education programming, from evaluation, curriculum, and instructional design to classroom management and collaboration.
Asynchronous online coursework is designed with the needs of working adults in mind. Students will take part in weekly assignments, discussion boards, and group activities, focusing on one class at a time. Professionals will come away with knowledge of instructional strategies for students with special needs, in addition to an understanding of social-emotional health and cultural competence.
As a Minnesotian, you can achieve K-6 licensure with the Master of Arts in Teaching from CSP. This online elementary education master’s degree program provides flexibility to working professionals through such measures as:
- No weekend classes
- Cohort program meeting one evening per week
- 8-week courses
Besides studying the psychology of learning and tools for effective teaching, your online elementary education curriculum offers classes in content and methods for science, math, and literacy. Your education also includes educational research and clinical experiences for hands-on practice.
Get ready for a sports management career. The M.S. in Coaching and Athletic Administration degree online at Concordia University, St. Paul focuses on leadership and administration skills specific to the sports industry. It delivers valuable insight into athlete scouting, recruitment, coaching principles, and athletic motivation, along with sport-specific nutrition and training programs.
Coursework takes an integrative approach so you emerge from the program with a holistic view of the industry so you’re well prepared to solve industry challenges. Courses include the business of sports, including budgeting, fundraising and sales, and management in leadership and research.
By graduation, you’re prepared for in-demand careers in sports, coaching, and athletic training.
CSP Global puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
Healthcare
Prepare for a career helping others maximize their physical performance as a coach, personal trainer, or health and wellness educator. The B.A. in Exercise degree online at Concordia University, St. Paul focuses on kinesiology concepts in human movement, exercise, and management.
Coursework takes on an integrative approach. Topics studied include exercise physiology, assessment, and prescription, as well as mind/body coursework in health psychology, applied nutrition, and functional anatomy and biomechanics. You’ll also learn about research and sports business, and complete an internship to prepare for your next step.
By graduation, you can step into your new career with confidence and go on to graduate studies in aging, athletic training, biomechanics, chiropractic, exercise physiology, human growth, sports management, sport psychology, and more.
CSP Global online puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner.
Lead your health care team successfully as you navigate constant, rapid industry changes. Finish your degree online in the B.A. in Healthcare Administration at Concordia University, St. Paul so you know how to explore the current trends and events in the health care industry while you evaluate the various business principles that affect the trends.
Coursework covers the key topics you need to master leadership and business principles in this niche environment. Communication, diversity, ethics, and strategic leadership courses are equal to those in economics, finance, compliance and regulatory requirements, and information systems.
By graduation, you’re well prepared to take on management roles in the rapidly growing health care industry.
CSP Global online puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner.
The PhD in Kinesiology at Concordia St. Paul (CSP Global) is a 100% online program designed for professionals seeking advanced expertise in exercise science, physiology, sports nutrition, and strength & conditioning. It consists of 55 hours of coursework and 12 hours of dissertation research, allowing students to develop deep specialization in their chosen field. The program emphasizes cutting-edge research, career advancement, and leadership in academia, healthcare, and sports industries. With no GRE/GMAT requirement and flexible scheduling, it caters to mid-career professionals looking to balance education with their existing commitments.
Become an expert in human movement and physical activity with a Doctorate in Education in Kinesiology. This online program from Concordia University - Saint Paul focuses on techniques to apply advanced exercise and sport science-related principles to a variety of academic and clinical settings.
Coursework covers topics such as health behavior change, disease prevention, professional ethics, and program management. The dissertation process allows students to engage in applied research for industry-relevant projects. This online Kinesiology degree can lead to advanced positions in education, research, and health and wellness.
Some of the career opportunities available to graduates include:
- Athletic trainer
- Dietician and nutritionist
- Fitness trainer and instructor
- Exercise physiologist
- Health educator
Become a 21st-century leader who will shape the future of health care. In the online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Management degree at Concordia University, St. Paul, you discover how business principles affect the industry so you can lead your teams to better business and patient outcomes.
The program is grounded in business analytics, strategic decision-making, and effective communication so you’re prepared to provide innovative solutions to the many challenges of health-care management.
As an MBA student, you’re enrolled in CSP Global’s Innovative Mentor and Managerial Application Portfolio program so you’re supported through your studies and set up for success beyond graduation. Within this program, each MBA student has a designated MBA-faculty mentor to support and guide them through graduate school. Your faculty mentor will act as a personal business coach to help you develop networking strategies, polish interpersonal skills, and help enhance your resume.
CSP Global puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
The M.S. in Exercise Science degree online at Concordia University, St. Paul is designed to provide an advanced skill set to current and future-exercise science professionals so they may better optimize their clients’ health.
Coursework takes on an integrative approach. Major topics include exercise physiology and testing, applied exercise prescription, biomechanics, nutrition, and metabolism as well as the psychology of sport and exercise.
You learn how to create safe exercise tests to then prescribe exercise programs that focus on health, disease prevention, and chronic disease management for diverse populations. You can understand exercise principles, strength and conditioning concepts, and nutritional influences on the body’s physiological adaptation to exercise, and know the difference between the various research methodologies and when it’s appropriate to use each of them.
By graduation, you can step into your new career in a public, private, or corporate setting with confidence. You’ll know you can successfully take the right psychological approach to optimize a client’s health through exercise, choosing from a number of options. You can take on new leadership roles within the industry in areas such as strength and conditioning, coaching, health and wellness, and clinical practice, including rehabilitation.
CSP Global puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
Searching for online physical therapy programs? Consider this Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics, a high-quality degree designed to meet the educational standards of the field. Advanced studies will cover topics such as:
- Practice management
- Assessment
- Implementation
The program is offered in a hybrid format, with virtual courses and an intensive requirement on Century College’s campus. Expand your knowledge in research, biomechanics, ethics, and compliance in the field through clinical experience and flexible at-home studies. This MS physical therapy online degree prepares students for board examinations and state licensure.
Build on your passion for athletics by preparing for careers in the sports and fitness industries with the Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning program from CSP Global. This online program provides specialized expertise for designing exercise and training programs that enable athletes to reach higher levels of performance.
CSP Global's strength and conditioning program offers courses in exercise physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, and more. You'll learn about the most recent evidence-based techniques in strength and conditioning. To further enhance your qualifications, the courses prepare you to sit for valuable certifications, such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the NSCA.
Each online course lasts eight weeks, providing flexibility to continue working while earning your master's degree. Learn from faculty with impressive professional backgrounds, benefitting from their experience with athletics departments, human performance organizations, health and wellness organizations in health care, and beyond.
The M.S. in Strength and Conditioning program opens doors to opportunities across athletics and wellness. Careers to consider after graduation include strength coaching at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels and top-tier personal trainer positions with fitness centers.
Most students will graduate within two years, but you can finish in under a year by transferring credits for up to 50% of the coursework. Learn more today.
Nursing
Registered Nurses who are interested in increasing their knowledge of the nursing profession and advancing their careers can pursue the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Concordia University - Saint Paul. Coursework for the program is offered 100% online, with practice experiences in the student’s local area.
Students in this degree program gain insights into healthcare through a combination of theory and evidence-based practice. Courses examine ethics, interdisciplinary collaboration and communication, leadership, care coordination, community health, and more. Building upon previous nursing experience, this online RN to BSN program prepares students to be leaders who can adapt to developments in healthcare delivery and diverse patient populations.
Subject areas covered in this degree program include:
- Ethics and decision making in nursing practice
- Transcultural nursing and advanced health assessment
- Leadership and management in nursing
- Nursing informatics
Psychology & Human Services
Gain a deeper understanding of psychology concepts and applications to understand what motivates human behavior and personal development. The B.S. in Psychology degree online at Concordia University, St. Paul delivers deep knowledge of social behaviors and investigative research.
Coursework covers key topics in psychology such as lifespan development, personality theories, and social and abnormal psychology. You’ll learn what affects cognition, learning and memory, study research methods, and complete an internship to gain experience.
By graduation, you can use your understanding of human behavior to take on challenging roles in business and as a strong foundation for a master’s program.
CSP Global online puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
CSP Global accepts up to 90 transfer credits, so you can earn your degree faster and advance your career sooner.
Concordia University, St. Paul's online Certificate in Forensic Behavioral Health is built to help human services professionals advance in their careers while improving the lives of those who are in the criminal justice and legal system – and their families.
The program's five online classes emphasize a comprehensive approach to psychopathology, violence, risk assessment and special populations. As you learn, you'll share knowledge and experiences with faculty who are industry experts. With a combination of evidence-based practices and therapeutic strategies from the certificate program, you'll be able to create solutions to client cases, give credible courtroom testimony, direct individuals to appropriate community-based resources and more.
The forensic behavioral health certificate from CSP Global is the credential you need to advance in forensic psychology, criminal justice, law and other human services career paths. You could apply this certificate to many roles, including probation officer, correctional treatment specialist, juvenile justice specialist, child welfare and protection worker, detox specialist or psychiatric rehabilitation specialist. Because CSP Global's program has AIAFS approval, the certificate is an impressive credential for courtroom advocates.
Gain skills and develop strategies to work more effectively with families and individuals affected by trauma with an online Graduate Certificate in Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Care Strategies from Concordia University, St. Paul. Designed for practitioners who work with those experiencing trauma or with a history of toxic stress exposure, the 15-credit program features a modern, relevant curriculum and can be completed in just under a year.
Our courses explore topics such as trauma and stressor-related disorders, the impact of trauma on the developing brain, and the behavioral health aspects of trauma. Each class is taught by two professors from different service fields to ensure a multidisciplinary perspective. Upon graduation, learners have sought-after skills in fostering self-care, mindfulness strategies, sleep improvement strategies, crisis intervention practices, and more. Students can also build their resumes with publication in Concordia, St. Paul's Forensic Scholars Today.
Graduates apply their skills to multiple fields in human service, criminal justice, forensic behavioral health, and family science, acting as frontline change agents. The program is approved by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board for credit toward peace officer licensure. Students have the opportunity to transfer credits from the certificate program into CSP Global's M.A. in Human Services with an emphasis in Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Care Strategies program.
Concordia University, St. Paul offers the Master of Arts in Human Services with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health in partnership with the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies. The degree is offered online and focuses on the direct relationship between behavioral health, criminal justice, and legal systems. Coursework takes a deep dive into the significant details regarding the disabilities and disorders often associated with people involved in the criminal justice, legal, and forensic behavioral health care systems. You’ll also learn the evidence-based practices and intervention strategies that have been proven to improve the lives of individuals involved in the criminal justice and legal systems. You’ll discover prevention techniques as well as common community-based resources as you develop enhanced communication skills, problem-solving, and advocacy strategies. In addition, you’ll build the credible courtroom testimony skills and the ethical and legal practices that human service professionals need to follow when working within the forensic behavioral health system. The program is not a clinical/counseling licensed program. CSP Global puts you in control of your academic schedule through an accessible and flexible online format — you can study when and where it’s best for you without taking time off from your current position.
Become a more effective and impactful professional with an online M.A. in Human Services with an emphasis in Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Care Strategies from Concordia University, St. Paul. Designed for human services practitioners, the two-year program features a relevant and actionable curriculum. Our courses explore topics such as trauma and stressor-related disorders, the impact of trauma on the developing brain, and the behavioral health aspects of trauma.
With the help of experienced instructors who work in the field, students prepare to implement strategies to serve communities and individuals experiencing trauma or toxic stress exposure. Each class is taught by two professors from different human services fields to ensure a unique, multidisciplinary perspective. Upon graduation, learners have sought-after skills in fostering self-care, mindfulness strategies, sleep improvement strategies, crisis intervention practices, and more. Students can also build their resumes and careers with publication in Concordia University, St. Paul's Forensic Scholars Today.
Graduates apply their skills to multiple fields in human services, criminal justice, forensic behavioral health, and family science, acting as frontline change agents. The program is approved by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board for credit toward peace officer licensure.
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