Master of Science in Education - Teaching and Learning - Secondary Education Initial Licensure

Entrance requirements

• An awarded bachelor's degree from an accredited higher-education institution
• This graduate program has a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00 (Students below a 3.00 may still be reviewed for consideration.)

 Admissions process for graduate school

• Application form available at www.cuw.edu/apply
  • Select the Graduate option
• One page essay which should include the following:
  • Reason for obtaining a graduate degree
  • What are your career goals
  • Why are you choosing to pursue your degree at Concordia University
• Current résumé of your education and employment experience
• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education
• Brief video introduction recorded and submitted through your Future Falcon application
  
• Provide a copy of your government-issued identification
• Complete a background check prior to admission as required by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (PI 34.018)
  

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Accepted into the program

• An official acceptance letter will be emailed to you that will include your Student ID number
• An email from your Admissions Counselor will be sent to you with Next-Step details
• Password information will be sent separately from the Information Technology office which will provide you access to Canvas, your Concordia email account, and your student portal
• Academic Advising Appointment: Once admitted, you may schedule to meet with your Academic & Career Advisor who will review your degree plan, discuss orientation steps, the CUW student portal, and assist with registering for classes

Please note:

• Graduate entrance exams such as the GRE, are not required
• If you have completed graduate level classes in the last seven years and wish to have them evaluated for possible transfer, please contact your admissions counselor for more information

This is for students seeking a certification, licensure, or an individual course.

• Please complete an application at www.cuw.edu/apply
  • Select the Non-Degree option
• Non-degree applicants only need to submit an application to begin their admission review. Academic transcripts may be requested from admissions to complete our review.

• International students should contact the Office of International Admissions at international.admissions@cuw.edu for additional information on eligibility and application requirements. For more details, please visit our International Admissions website page. 

Graduate Admission Office at graduate.admission@cuw.edu or 262-243-4300.

Learn more about our accelerated teacher licensure program in a webinar presented by faculty and Concordia staff. Get detailed information on licensure options, requirements, the admission process, and more. 

Academic Community Partnership

Concordia University Wisconsin’s School of Education has a reputation for helping public, private, charter, and other school systems meet the needs of their students in the most comprehensive way possible. This is not only an exclusive partnership; we simply believe in providing opportunities to increase teacher capacity, improve leadership development, and impact student success.

Benefits of the Academic Community Partnership include:

• Partner with a local university that has an excellent academic and ethical reputation
• We come to you – meet with our team to customize a program or professional development that fits each districts’ unique needs
• Meet educational objectives and enhance faculty expertise with highly respected, fully accredited programs in a wide range of graduate degrees, licensure programs, and technology options
• Online programs to meet your busy schedule. We provide expert instructors and consultants and draw on research-based practices through our rigorous accredited programs
• Professional development connected to university credit
• Receive $450 per eligible graduate course or $150 per eligible online undergraduate course