When I decided to get a master’s degree from Concordia University Chicago (CUC), one of the most important factors in choosing a school was convenience in planning around my work schedule while balancing a busy family life. I was also nervous that if I didn’t pursue a traditional degree, I would somehow miss out on quality instruction.
Without a doubt Concordia University Chicago was the most convenient option that allowed me to balance all three of these concerns. I absolutely loved getting my master’s degree with CUC, because of how convenient it was to complete coursework whenever it best fit my schedule. I also enjoyed the convenience of saving time and money by avoiding unnecessary travel, while quickly improving my instructional practice and helping my students achieve better educational outcomes.
1. Flexibility
As a public-school teacher, I have a busy work schedule with many professional responsibilities, including lesson planning, grading, meetings, tutoring sessions and facilitating afterschool clubs. Every professional teacher knows how these responsibilities will easily take up the entire workday and often more!
I realized a traditional program with inflexible hours wasn’t going to work with my busy modern family lifestyle, but CUC gave me the same high-quality educational experience combined with the ability to complete coursework whenever was most convenient for me.
I also had the convenient option to plan my degree work around my professional work schedule, ensuring that my work performance (and my students) didn’t suffer. I also avoided those awkward conversations with the boss about missing work commitments in order to pursue a degree.
2. The Online Convenience
The convenience of completing coursework online from home or work also allowed me to avoid the nuisance of wasted time and money on travel costs that many people forget to consider when applying to a traditional degree program.
In the past, I spent almost as much time in a car or on a bus as I did in class, but with CUC, I was able to maximize my time because of convenient and constant access to online classes. Whether I was enjoying homemade breakfast on my weekend morning, sipping mocha at my favorite local coffee house, or hanging out at work in the downtime between classes and parent teacher conferences, I always had my class available.
3. CUC Made Me a Better Educator
The best part about the convenience of getting a master’s degree through CUC was the high-quality content and instruction that was immediately applicable to my instructional practice.
Both led very quickly to improved educational outcomes. In each class, I had the chance to apply the knowledge and skills I was acquiring daily by creating and implementing better lesson plans. I was also able to closely align my instructional objectives with relevant district and state standards.
Concordia’s online format allowed me to anticipate and plan for how future course assignments could align with my curriculum I was often able to plan for lessons while completing coursework at the same time. The convenience of a flexible schedule, combined with a more effective use of time, cannot be underestimated in the busy context of the educational profession today.
Michael Bolthouse
Concordia University Chicago
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When I decided to get a master’s degree from Concordia University Chicago (CUC), one of the most important factors in choosing a school was convenience in planning around my work schedule while balancing a busy family life. I was also nervous that if I didn’t pursue a traditional degree, I would somehow miss out on quality instruction.
Without a doubt Concordia University Chicago was the most convenient option that allowed me to balance all three of these concerns. I absolutely loved getting my master’s degree with CUC, because of how convenient it was to complete coursework whenever it best fit my schedule. I also enjoyed the convenience of saving time and money by avoiding unnecessary travel, while quickly improving my instructional practice and helping my students achieve better educational outcomes.
As a public-school teacher, I have a busy work schedule with many professional responsibilities, including lesson planning, grading, meetings, tutoring sessions and facilitating afterschool clubs. Every professional teacher knows how these responsibilities will easily take up the entire workday and often more!
I realized a traditional program with inflexible hours wasn’t going to work with my busy modern family lifestyle, but CUC gave me the same high-quality educational experience combined with the ability to complete coursework whenever was most convenient for me.
I also had the convenient option to plan my degree work around my professional work schedule, ensuring that my work performance (and my students) didn’t suffer. I also avoided those awkward conversations with the boss about missing work commitments in order to pursue a degree.
The convenience of completing coursework online from home or work also allowed me to avoid the nuisance of wasted time and money on travel costs that many people forget to consider when applying to a traditional degree program.
In the past, I spent almost as much time in a car or on a bus as I did in class, but with CUC, I was able to maximize my time because of convenient and constant access to online classes. Whether I was enjoying homemade breakfast on my weekend morning, sipping mocha at my favorite local coffee house, or hanging out at work in the downtime between classes and parent teacher conferences, I always had my class available.
The best part about the convenience of getting a master’s degree through CUC was the high-quality content and instruction that was immediately applicable to my instructional practice.
Both led very quickly to improved educational outcomes. In each class, I had the chance to apply the knowledge and skills I was acquiring daily by creating and implementing better lesson plans. I was also able to closely align my instructional objectives with relevant district and state standards.
Concordia’s online format allowed me to anticipate and plan for how future course assignments could align with my curriculum I was often able to plan for lessons while completing coursework at the same time. The convenience of a flexible schedule, combined with a more effective use of time, cannot be underestimated in the busy context of the educational profession today.
Michael Bolthouse
Concordia University Chicago
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Your career has been dedicated to helping others learn. Now, allow the K-12 Teachers Alliance to help you make a smart investment in your own future, ensuring you get a quality education and the personal support you require to achieve success at a price that won’t break the bank.
Contact KTA today to explore the Alliance Cohorts, find the highest-quality program you need, and get the real tuition savings you deserve.
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