Master of Science in Education - Teaching and Learning - Early Childhood and Elementary 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
• Two letters of recommendation using this Recommendation Form
• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education

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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 Blackboard, 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
• Uncommon Scholarships: If you meet qualifications, please complete an application Uncommon Scholarship

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. 

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
• Face-to-face cohorts or diverse 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 adult accelerated course