Academic Catalog 2013-14

Cooperative Education: Known as a co-op or internship, this bridge between the academic and working worlds integrates classroom instruction with supervised work-based learning related to a student’s career interests.

One out of three Concordia students complete an academic co-op.

Performance Opportunities: Five voice choirs, two handbell choirs, four bands, two orchestras, two jazz ensembles, a vocal jazz ensemble, a marimba choir, a percussion ensemble and a West African drum ensemble; theatrical performances each year and an experimental lab theatre Clubs and Organizations: Concordia offers more than 100 academic, athletic, cultural, media, religious, social and service clubs.

Music at Concordia: A full member of the National Association of Schools of Music, Concordia has long been recognized nationally for outstanding contributions to the broad musical spectrum. Students can participate in 19 music organizations, and more than 700 private lessons are taken each week. Professionally, alumni sing, play and conduct in some of the most prestigious concert halls and opera houses in the world and are recognized composers. One-third of students participate in music ensembles. The EmmyÂŽ Award-winning Concordia Christmas Concert is broadcast nationally each year.

Athletics: A multi-year championship member of the NCAA Division III and the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Concordia fields 22 competitive teams. The college has All-American designations in 14 sports. In recent years, the college has had eight NCAA Postgraduate Scholars, an NCAA Woman of the Year finalist and an NCAA Award of Valor honoree.

Religious Life: Two campus pastors provide leadership and guidance in worship and other religious activities on campus. Concordia offers a variety of worship experiences, including chapel services Monday through Thursday, Wednesday Communion and Sunday Night at Concordia (a student-led worship and praise service).