Application Checklist

Please send all application materials to Cardinal Stritch University Office of Graduate Admissions, Box 437 6801 N. Yates Road Milwaukee, WI 53217 3985 Application for Admission to the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Special Education (extended certification) program Apply online


Please send all application materials to:

Cardinal Stritch University
Office of Graduate Admissions, Box 437
6801 N. Yates Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217-3985

Application for Admission to the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Special Education (extended certification) program

Applications are not currently being accepted for the face-to-face format of this program. Applications are being accepted for the online format with courses beginning August 2013.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts (from every college or university attended) must be submitted in a sealed envelope directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. We suggest that you request your transcripts as soon as possible. Your application cannot be reviewed until we have them in hand. It is not necessary to request transcripts for work that you have completed at Cardinal Stritch University.

Two Attitude and Disposition Questionnaires

The attitude and disposition questionnaire should be completed by two individuals who have supervised you in a professional capacity.

Personal Essay

The personal essay should be typed, one to two pages in length, and should address why you want to pursue certification in Special Education, the path you have taken to get here and the dedication you will have to the program.

For priority admission consideration, please submit application materials by:

  • Dec. 1 for the spring semester
  • May 1 for the summer semester

Financial Aid

Individuals interested in applying for a Federal Student Loan should follow the steps for the financial aid process.