Concordia College, Bronxville

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Concordia College is a four-year coeducational Lutheran liberal arts college located in the village of Bronxville, in Westchester County, New York, USA. The college was founded in 1881

The college is part of the Concordia University System, operated by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. While Concordia is an intentionally Christian college within the Lutheran tradition, it welcomes students of all religious and cultural backgrounds.

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[edit] Academics

Programs emphasized include Business, Elementary Education, Social Work, Library Sciences, Biology and Religion. Adult Education Accelerated Degree Programs are available for adult students who are working, and a full-scale English as a Second Language (ESL) program is offered.

[edit] Accreditation

Concordia College is institutionally accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Social Work Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and the Education program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

The College is registered by the New York State Education Department and the International Center for English as a Second Language and is a member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs.

[edit] Athletics

Sports teams compete in NCAA Division II. Varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, and tennis for men and basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball for women.

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