Admission Requirements

District Administrator Licensure Program


To qualify for admission to the District Administrator licensure program at Cardinal Stritch University, you must have:

  • Three years of administrative experience in K-12 schools.
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of education.
  • A grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in master’s course work.
  • Three structured references.
  • Hold a current administrative license: Director of Instruction, Principal, Business Manager, or Director of Pupil Services.
  • A current Resume

Special Note

  • Courses in the District Administrator licensure program will transfer directly in the Doctoral program at Cardinal Stritch University; however, students must apply separately to the Doctorate in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service program.
  • Candidates completing the doctoral program at Cardinal Stritch University must complete the Ed 760 course in Superintendency, Ed 770 course in School Finance and Economics, and a Superintendency Practicum to be eligible for the Superintendent’s license.

For more information, please contact Pat Eckerstorfer at (414) 410-4061, toll-free (800) 347-8822, ext. 4061, or pjeckerstorfer@stritch.edu.