Concordia University of Chicago

Top reasons to study here

Our meaningful work is to help them discover their God-given talents and gifts and determine how best to carry them out into the world to serve others.
As a private, liberal-arts-based university, our vibrant, engaging academic community is designed to help students reach their full potential.
CUC cultivates within each of its students the ideals of a Christian life with Jesus Christ at the center of all they do.

History

Founded in 1864 as Addison Lutheran Teachers Seminary, today CUC is a comprehensive university with more than 6,000 full-time students enrolled in baccalaureate, master's and doctoral study. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), the University is one of eight colleges and universities that are part of a nationwide Concordia University System.

Education

For more than 150 years, Concordia-Chicago has equipped students to serve and lead with integrity and compassion.

Distance Learning Courses

Education & Training (21)

M.B.A. Business Administration - Chief School Business Official Specialization
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction - Trauma and Resilience
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, ESL and Bilingual Endorsements
M.A. Differentiated Instruction
M.A. Early Childhood Education
B.Sc. Early Childhood Education
M.A. Early Childhood Special Education
M.A. Educational Administration
M.A. Educational Technology - Curriculum and Instruction
M.A. Elementary Education
M.A. Gifted Education
M.Sc. Instructional Design and Technology
M.A. Leadership - Higher Education
M.A. Reading Education
M.A. School Counseling
M.A. School Leadership
M.A. Secondary Education
M.A. Special Education Leadership
M.A. Special Education, LBS1
M.A. Teacher Leader
M.A. Teacher Leadership

Business & Management (14)

M.B.A. Business Administration
M.B.A. Business Administration - Accounting Specialization
M.B.A. Business Administration - Chief School Business Official Specialization
M.B.A. Business Administration - Digital Marketing Specialization
M.B.A. Business Administration - Finance Specialization
M.B.A. Business Administration - Healthcare Management Specialization
M.B.A. Business Administration - Leadership and Change Management Specialization
M.B.A. Business Administration - Project Management Specialization
M.B.A. Business Administration - Sports Management Specialization
B.Sc. Human Resource Management
M.A. Leadership - Higher Education
M.A. Leadership - Organizational Leadership
B.A. Organizational Management
M.A. Sports Leadership

Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (6)

M.B.A. Business Administration - Sports Management Specialization
M.Sc. Human Movement Science
M.A. Sports Leadership
B.A. Sports Management
M.Sc. Sports Performance Training
M.Sc. Strength and Conditioning

Humanities (6)

M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, ESL and Bilingual Endorsements
B.A. English
B.A. History
B.A. Philosophy
B.A. Theological Languages
B.A. Theology

Medicine & Health (6)

M.B.A. Business Administration - Healthcare Management Specialization
M.Sc. Exercise Physiology
M.A. Gerontology
B.A. Healthcare Administration
B.Sc. Kinesiology
M.Sc. Sports Nutrition

Arts, Design & Architecture (1)

B.A. Art

Social Sciences (1)

B.A. Political Science

Housing services

Concordia University Chicago's Residence Life Department seeks to provide a structured experience for all students living on campus. Our focused programming structure encourages success on our campus and to provide a smooth transition to college life and life beyond college.

Library services

The Klinck Memorial Library provides resources to support the University curriculum.

Campus life

No matter your path, everything you’ll need to succeed is right outside your door.

Our Chicago-adjacent location is abundant with student activities, athletics and events that call to the Concordia-Chicago spirit.

Sports facilities

Concordia Stadium (Football, Soccer, Track & Field)
CUC Baseball Field
CUC Softball Field
CUC Tennis Courts
Fitness Center
Geiseman Gymnasium (Basketball, Volleyball)
Training Room (CATS)

Student clubs

Explore your talents and interests while building new skills and relationships that will serve you in your quest for a meaningful vocation.

Check out the student events section in the university calendar to find out what’s happening on campus.

Concordia University Chicago is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. All Concordia University Chicago degree programs are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).