Admission Requirements
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Urban Education
To qualify for admission to graduate studies at Cardinal Stritch University, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- A grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (probationary acceptance may be granted)
- Applicants educated outside of the U.S. must follow academic
admission procedures relating to English ability and credential
evaluation described on the International Admissions webpage
To gain admission to the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Urban Education program, you must also provide:
- Passing scores on the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)
- Proof of access to a classroom environment for at least three and
one-half hours per day for two student teaching semesters during the
program (either through current employment working under emergency
licensure, as a paraprofessional or through volunteer hours)
- Two attitude and disposition questionnaires from professionals who have served in a supervisory capacity and can attest to your likelihood for success in the program
- A personal essay, not more than two pages in length, outlining your
reasons for seeking teacher certification, life experiences that may
have affected this career choice, and the reasons you are interested in
becoming an urban educator