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Wise, Honorable & Cultivated

Concordia University Irvine prepares students for their vocations—their various callings in life. With an enrollment of over 4,300 students, CUI offers bachelors', masters', and doctoral degrees in a beautiful Southern California location, with online and regional cohort options. Concordia’s undergraduate program is distinctive among universities in California because of its nationally recognized core curriculum, Enduring Questions & Ideas, and its Lutheran heritage that provides a thoughtful and caring Christian community that lives out the theology of "Grace Alone. Faith Alone."

U.S. News & Wolrd Report: Best Colleges / Regional Universities in the West 2018

Member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

Member of the Concordia University System

Find Your Program

Who do you want to be? The subject you choose to pursue in your studies here at Concordia will shape you as a person. We are dedicated to graduating student leaders who are wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens. Explore our majors, minors, masters', doctoral, certificate, and online degrees and programs here.

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Featured Programs

Master's in Coaching and Athletics Administration

Graduate, Online

Master's in Coaching and Athletics Administration

The Master's in Coaching and Athletics Administration program enhances leadership and administrative skills while building professional growth for coaches and athletic administrators.
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Music

Commercial Music

Undergraduate

Music

Commercial Music

Students who complete the Bachelor of Arts in Music may choose to complete one or more optional concentrations in music. Concentrations are designed to help students prepare for professional work or graduate study in specific areas.
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Master of Arts in Executive Coaching and Consultation

Graduate, Online

Master of Arts in Executive Coaching and Consultation

Graduates of this program will develop the skills and personal character to coach executives and provide guidance to organizations that will lead to substantive and enduring change.
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We Are Concordia

At Concordia Irvine we are dedicated not only to fostering a love for lifelong learning, but to shaping a coherent and comprehensive view of the world, of humanity, and of the God who created and redeemed both. We foster an intellectual pursuit of that which is true, a moral commitment to that which is good, and an aesthetic appreciation of that which is beautiful.

Erika Lopez '16, MAED '17

Education Specialist

A Liberal Studies major, Erika found her calling in special education through Concordia’s teacher credential and MAED programs.
Henry Alonzo, MBA '09

The Business of Music

Henry used his CUI education to help him become one of the top promoters of Latin music in the country.
Dr. Caleb Karges '09

Award-Winning History Professor

An alumnus of the history department in which he now teaches, Dr. Karges received an award from the International Commission of Military History for his PhD dissertation.
Grace Chong '15

Preparation for a PhD

Grace launched into a PhD research program from her undergraduate training at Concordia, and today is flourishing in her doctoral studies in molecular biology at USC.
Wesley Barnes '15

A Rising Star

From South Central Los Angeles to a career in New York City, Wesley found a strong sense of community, personal attention from faculty, and the ability to take theatre classes in his first year at CUI.
Jessica Parris '13

A Cheerleader for CUI Nursing

Jessica chose CUI's nursing program for its compassionate approach to patient care and its accelerated, work-friendly schedule. She enjoyed it so much that she now organizes alumni events and serves on the alumni board.
Christina Bristow

The Voice of a Jedi

"There was a time I never thought I’d make a living in music. Today, as a professional singer, my voice has been on a number of film soundtracks - Jumanji, the most recent…"
Christopher Richardson, MA '09

Igniting a Career

"Overall, the MCAA program allowed me to develop a true professional foundation in all the pertinent areas of being a coach, giving me a direct advantage over my peers who did not have that foundation."
Rebecca Brandt '10

Fashion Philanthropist

"That Around-the-World leadership team was instrumental for me to dive into this with my heart and soul and future. I could talk for hours about how powerful that experience was for me."
Paul Greive '07

Organic Farmer

"I had no plan ever to go into farming, but God opens certain doors for you and if you’re willing to walk through those, amazing things can happen.” Farmer and Owner of Primal Pastures

Upcoming Events

For home and away NCAA events, view the Athletics Calendar.

Apr

Jazz Ensembles Concert

Monday, April 23, 2018 7:00 PM

Good Shepherd Chapel

Apr

Student Directed One Acts

Thursday, April 26, 2018 7:30 PM

Studio Theatre

Apr

Student Directed One Acts

Friday, April 27, 2018 7:30 PM

Studio Theatre

Apr

Gala of Stars

Saturday, April 28, 2018 5:00 PM

CU Arena (Gym)

Apr

Student Directed One Acts

Saturday, April 28, 2018 7:30 PM

Studio Theatre

More Events

Telling Our Story

Documenting a Civil Rights Legend

February 01, 2018
CUI Partners to Establish First Observatory in a National Park

February 01, 2018
Matthew Hansen of Orange receives 2018 Alumni Distinguished Service Award

February 01, 2018
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Earns National Accreditation

November 27, 2017
CUI Officially Launches New Veterans Center Honoring Fallen Alumnus Staff Sgt. Matthew Thompson

November 13, 2017
Mural with Lutheran Roots Finds a New Home on Campus

November 01, 2017

Get in Touch

We invite you to schedule a visit! If you know the name of the staff or faculty member whom you are trying to contact, you can find his or her telephone number and email address in our staff directory.

Main Campus
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612-3203

Spectrum Offices
15420 Laguna Canyon Road, Ste. 150
Irvine, CA 92612-3203

Nursing Park Place Campus
3337 Michelson, Ste. 650
Irvine, CA 92612

Main Phone: (949) 854-8002
Admissions - Undergraduate: admissions@cui.edu
Admissions - Graduate/Adult: gradadmissions@cui.edu
General Information: info@cui.edu

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Master's in Coaching and Athletics Administration

Master of Arts International Studies

Biology: Bachelor of Science Degree

Business Administration

Accounting

Counseling Certificate

Humanities and Fine Arts

Art

Art

Graphic Design

Art

Studio Art

Graphic Design

Behavioral Sciences

Behavioral Sciences

Anthropology

Behavioral Sciences

General

Art Minor

Graphic Design Minor

Behavioral Sciences

Psychology

Behavioral Sciences

Sociology

Psychology

Anthropology Minor

Behavioral Sciences Minor

Psychology Minor

Sociology Minor

Biology Minor

Business Administration

Business Administration

Business Data Analytics

Business Administration

Finance

Business Administration

International Business

Business Administration

Management

Business Administration

Marketing

Business Administration

Sport Management

Economics

Accounting Minor

Business Minor

Economics Minor

Marketing Minor

Sport Management Minor

Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemical Research

Chemistry

Pre-Medical

Chemistry

Secondary Teacher Education

Physics

Chemistry Minor

Communication Studies

Communication Studies

General Communication Studies

Communication Studies

Mass Communication

Communication Studies Minor

English

Humanities and Fine Arts

Art

Humanities and Fine Arts

Communication

Humanities and Fine Arts

Creative Writing

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