School Details
Offering undergraduate, degree completion, graduate, and doctorate degree programs, Concordia University – St. Paul is a Christ-centered liberal arts institution focused on teaching relevant skills and knowledge sought after by employers. Students study what they love, and therefore love what they do.
The Lutheran-affiliated university has strived to empower students to discover and engage their purpose for life, career, and service. The school is a member of the Concordia University System, a national network of seven institutions committed to maintaining their historical mission, values, and Gospel-centered focus. Online learning with Concordia 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-Saint Paul is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
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.
Business
The online bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Concordia University – Saint Paul is designed for busy adults who want to advance their careers and need flexibility. Students will gain academic credentials, as well as skills in leadership, writing, and communication.
Core business principles in marketing, finance, management, law, economics, and accounting are examined in this program. An emphasis is placed on international perspectives, environmental sustainability, and ethics. Case studies provide a window into real-world situations graduates may face in the workplace.
Course topics covered in this degree program include:
- Organizational behavior
- Business fundamentals and entrepreneurship
- Legal environment of business
- Business intelligence
- Business strategies
Learn how to keep financial data and ensure the financial health of your organization with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting online from Concordia University – Saint Paul. Students in this program learn how to gather, record, analyze, and communicate financial information for individuals and groups.
Courses teach a strategic approach to problem solving. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, rules, and regulations. The Accounting program builds on a core business education foundation and prepares students for certification exams including Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
The curriculum includes studies of:
- Financial accounting
- Managerial accounting
- Corporate finance
- Auditing
- Cost accounting
- Federal income tax
- Managing finances and business strategy
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.
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.
Concordia University-Saint Paul offers an online Master of Arts in Human Resource Management. This degree provides students with courses focused on developing Human Resource leadership, financial and strategic thinking skills, and innovation within their realm of duties as an HR Manager. Graduates of the program learn how to maximize their human capital’s return-on-investment for their organization.
Students learn about all aspects of Human Resources, including ethics and legal issues, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and organizational development. This online HR Management degree fully aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
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.
Computer Science & IT
The online bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Concordia University – Saint Paul teaches students to analyze problems and create solutions using technology. The program covers key aspects of Computer Science including web design, user experience, object-oriented programming, security considerations, and core web technologies.
Students learn techniques related to effective project management, teamwork, and communication with various stakeholders. An emphasis is placed on applying the appropriate computing and mathematics for a given situation. Graduates will be prepared for a variety of technology related jobs, such as software programming, web design, mobile application development, and database design.
This Computer Science degree online includes studies of topics such as:
- Programming with Java
- Database Design
- Object Oriented Programming
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Software Engineering
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can prepare for work as a peace, corrections, or police officer with the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Concordia University-Saint Paul. The online criminal justice degree leads to work in such areas as:
- Security
- Federal positions
- Judicial systems
- Crime scene investigation
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you study under industry-experienced faculty in a private, Christian environment. Students may choose from career-connected tracks:
- Minnesota (MN) Peace OFficer Stands and Training (POST) Licensing Eligibility Track (MN POST-Certified)
- Non-POST Criminal Justice System (CJS) Track
You can pursue a career in human services with the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Leadership from Concordia University-Saint Paul. The online criminal justice degree leads to work in such sectors as:
- Courts
- Corrections
- The military
- Law enforcement
Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you learn with a cohort of peers in a career-connected education. Graduates appreciate the industry-experienced faculty to become leaders in criminology and more.
Education
With a flexible, online format, this Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education provides a convenient way to start your career in education. Graduates of this program will have the knowledge of child development necessary to help prepare our youngest students for learning.
In this online early childhood education degree, you will learn how to create lesson plans that help children develop key life skills. Classes cover developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning environments for children from birth through grade three. After successfully completing this degree, you will meet educational standards for the Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program.
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.
Prepare to work with young students with a Master of Arts in Education in Early Childhood Education. This convenient program can be completed in two years with 10 online courses.
Classes explore topics in language and literacy development, theories of play, and educational research. Students will complete a capstone project reviewing and analyzing current research related to their intended career path. Upon graduation, educators will be prepared to develop and implement effective programs and curricula for the education of young students.
Additional topics covered in this early childhood education master’s online include:
- Observation and assessment in early childhood education
- Family systems for educators
- Methods, advocacy, and leadership in early childhood education
- The diverse classroom
The master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration helps students develop a personalized coaching philosophy as they focus on leadership characteristics. Concordia’s faculty mentorship program provides support and guidance to students as they progress through the degree program.
Courses give students valuable insight into athlete scouting, recruitment, coaching principles, and athletic motivation. A management and leadership component applies business principles such as budgeting, fundraising, and sales to Coaching and Athletic Administration.
The curriculum covers topics such as:
- Strength and conditioning
- Scouting and recruiting
- Nutrition and metabolism
- Sport sales and fundraising
- Psychology of sport and exercise
Healthcare
The online Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science focuses on kinesiology concepts in human movement, exercise, and management. Students benefit from a combination of medical science and business knowledge so they can take on leadership positions in exercise science.
Classes explore topics in nutrition, physiology, anatomy, and applied exercise prescription. This online kinesiology degree program allows you to learn at your own pace and choose an interest-based internship in your local area. Graduates are prepared for positions in coaching, fitness and wellness centers, health and wellness education, personal training, and rehabilitation sciences.
The online Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration gives students the knowledge and skills to become leaders in any health care field. Courses develop practical experiences and confidence to help students succeed in their future career.
In this online health care administration degree, you will explore current trends and events while evaluating the various business principles that shape and affect those trends. Students will learn about economics, regulations, and information systems vital in managing the administrative side of health care. Graduates benefit from alumni guidance and networking with the school’s Mentor Collective program.
A sample of the material covered in this program includes:
- Ethics and decision making in health care environments
- Legal environment for health care managers
- Health care diversity and global issues
- Compliance and regulatory requirements
Focusing on today’s trends in the industry, Concordia University – Saint Paul offers an online MBA in Health Care Management. With this online healthcare administration degree, you will gain the insight and knowledge to help you succeed as a leader by applying business principles to the unique, ever-changing challenges which present themselves in the medical environment.
Concordia’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 degree coursework. This mentor coaches, polishes, reflects, advises and consults with you to build your resume and your skills.
The online Master of Science in Exercise Science advances the skills and knowledge of current and future exercise science professionals. Courses utilize a combination of theoretical inquiry and practical application to give students insight within diverse topics.
Students in this kinesiology degree online study exercise physiology and testing, applied exercise prescription, and the psychology of sport and exercise. Courses explore the various ways in which practitioners can help their clients improve overall health and wellness and prevent disease. A culminating capstone course brings together all of the practical knowledge you have gained throughout the program so that you are well prepared for the real world.
Courses cover material such as:
- Biomechanics in exercise science
- Clinical exercise assessment
- Nutrition and metabolism
- Strength and conditioning
- Mechanisms of skilled neuromuscular behavior
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.
Psychology & Human Services
The online bachelor’s in Psychology from Concordia University-Saint Paul is designed for students with an interest in social behaviors and investigative research, who wish to gain a deeper understanding of psychology concepts and applications. Students will better understand the complexities of the mind and what motivates human behavior and development. The online Psychology degree program takes a contemporary approach to psychology methods and prepares students for a modern health environment through a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum.
Graduates can enter a diverse array of fields including business, forensic psychology, human resources, psychiatry, rehabilitation, research, social services, and youth education.
Topics include the following:
- Lifespan developmental psychology
- Counseling
- Cognition, learning, and memory
- Abnormal psychology
- Social psychology
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.
This online human services degree focuses on the direct relationship between behavioral health, criminal justice, and legal systems. Students in the MA of Human Services program with an emphasis in Forensic Behavioral Health get a comprehensive overview of the field and related systems of care.
The curriculum details the disabilities and disorders often associated with people involved in criminal justice, legal, and forensic behavioral health care systems. Students will learn practices and intervention strategies to improve the lives of those involved in the legal system.
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.