91涩漫

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Secondary Education Options (PK-12 Education, Secondary Education)

Application Process

Applicants must submit their application online through the 91涩漫 - Graduate Application Portal.

Application Fee

The application fee is $30 and is non-refundable.

Application Deadline

Term	Deadline
Fall	July 15th
Spring	December 17th
Summer	Not Offered

Note: We strongly encourage our applicants to apply early to guarantee timely processing of their admission for the applied term. Applying early also helps ensure you can register as soon as registration opens.

Admission Requirements

Graduate School Minimum Requirements:

To be eligible for admission to master鈥檚 programs, individuals must hold a bachelor鈥檚 degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

GPA Requirements:

Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale from the bachelor鈥檚 degree granting institution/university (OR) If the overall GPA is below 2.75, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale) for the final 60 semester credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
There is no GPA requirement for applicants with a master鈥檚 or a doctoral degree who are applying for another master鈥檚 program.

Note: Individual programs may have a higher GPA and several other requirements and prerequisites that must be satisfied for full admission.

Additional Program Requirements:

Students are responsible for meeting the program and College requirements in effect at the time they officially register in a teacher education program leading to licensure at 91涩漫, regardless of when they were admitted to the university.
There are six 鈥淓ntry Points鈥� integrated into the curriculum plan of study designed to ensure that students meet and/or exceed program competencies and requirements necessary to move forward. Please refer to the for more detailed information about the entry points.
Provide two transcript(s) as evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and that the final 60 credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses demonstrate a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the equivalent major in the teaching designation content area.
Credit towards required courses in the program will only be awarded for grades of C or higher.
Submit proof that undergraduate coursework meets a minimum grade of C threshold, including those credits identified to meet general education licensure requirements. General Education course requirements for licensure are subject to change by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Contact the Office of Teacher Licensure for more information.

Required Documents

Domestic Applicants	International Applicants
Resume	Resume
Upload Personal Essay (in the online application portal).	Upload Personal Essay (in the online application portal).
Official Transcripts from all higher education institutions/colleges/universities attended. [Undergraduate & Graduate] The official transcript must be either sent directly from each university (through or or must be placed in a sealed envelope and signed by the university registrar and be sent to(Office of Graduate & Professional Studies 9501 S. King Dr., ADM 129,Chicago, IL 60628). An official transcript is not required for 91涩漫 earned credits Domestic applicants who have attended/earned credits from outside the USA. A course-by-course evaluation of all foreign educational credentials (transcripts) is required and must be reported directly to the university(Office of Graduate & Professional Studies 9501 S. King Dr., ADM 129,Chicago, IL 60628) by any of the following and/or professional evaluation service agencies.	Foreign Credentials Scholaro GPA and Degree Report Applicants are required to submit a through the dedicated custom link for 91涩漫
End of Requirements for Domestic Applicants.	Proof of English Proficiency (Submit one of the following) TOEFL Official score Report, Minimum total score of 69 is required. IELTS Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 6.0 is required. TOEFL Essential Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 8 is required. Duolingo Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 95 is required. Pearson Official Score Report, Minimum overall score of 51 is required. English Proficiency Waiver Application: Request for waiver of English language. Download: Waiver Form.
End of Requirements for Domestic Applicants.	Bank Statement Account summary (or) Letter from the 'Bank' showing the availability of funds is sufficient. We do not need detailed transactions.
End of Requirements for Domestic Applicants.	Important Note: For International Applicants Within 45 days of first semester enrollment to the classes, applicants must submit a General Credential Evaluation of all foreign educational credentials (transcripts) directly to 91涩漫 by any one of the following professional evaluation service agencies: Note: Not adhering to this requirement may lead to a registration hold for subsequent terms and could potentially result in the cancellation of your university admission.

Contact Information & Hours of Operation

Please contact the Graduate 91涩漫 Office at (773) 995-2404 or by email: grad-admissions@csu.edu if you have any questions
Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM CST.
Office Address:

Office of Graduate & Professional Studies,

9501 S. King Dr., ADM 129

Chicago, IL 60628