"I chose to seek a doctoral degree to further my knowledge base within human physiology. Earning my Ph.D. will open numerous doors and allow me to partner with leaders within my specialty while advancing the neuroscience and stroke field."
Kelsey Vander Werff PhD ’19, Health and Human Performance
“Concordia-Chicago has a great reputation for helping students attain their professional and academic goals. That was important to me as a working adult.”
Jimmy Reyes PhD ’20 (anticipated), Leadership and Gerontology
“I get inspired by helping people unlock their potential to achieve their organizational and personal goals. My family and my professors at Concordia-Chicago have empowered me to live my dream. I want to show my gratitude by enabling others to live their dreams as well.”
Ahmed Montasser DBA ’20 (anticipated), Strategic Leadership specialization
“Concordia-Chicago gave me the education and skills to pass my National Counselor Exam on the first try and to land a job immediately after graduation. This program prepares professional counselors to be catalysts for change.”
Mike Gleason MA ’17, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
“I learned so much from the coursework and was immediately able to apply it to a new career path, where I am making a difference at a nonprofit that trains veterans to become software developers. I am so proud to be a CUC graduate!”
Alicia Boddy MA ’17, Grant Writing, Management and Evaluation
“As a result of my studies, I’ve cultivated the capability to effectively utilize research to provide my district with robust and comprehensive strategies for addressing the complex organizational issues that we face as students, teachers, families and community.”
Tenneal Wetherell PhD ’20 (anticipated), Educational Leadership