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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Each term is a full six months in length. During each term, you can complete as much of your degree as possible. Progress is measured through Competency Units (CUs), which are credit equivalents that track your completion of the required assessments.

Licensed teachers who already have a bachelor’s degree.

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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Possess an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or other recognized institution from another country.
Be employed or actively involved in a paid or volunteer position that has enough responsibility to be suitable to successfully complete a capstone project.
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Be employed or actively involved in a paid or volunteer position that has enough responsibility to be suitable to successfully complete a capstone project.
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.

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Licensed educators

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Objective Statement
Provide information on your future educational goals and/or objectives and their relationship to pursuing graduate work at Concordia University Chicago. This is part of the online application.
Transcripts
Provide one official, sealed transcript from each institution through which a degree was earned.
International Transcripts
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a Concordia-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts course-by-course evaluations fromWES (World Education Services) ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators), or AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers).
Two letters of recommendation

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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Objective Statement
Provide information on your future educational goals and/or objectives and their relationship to pursuing graduate work at Concordia University Chicago. This is part of the online application.
Transcripts
Provide one official, sealed transcript from each institution through which a degree was earned.
International Transcripts
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a Concordia-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts course-by-course evaluations fromWES (World Education Services) ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators), or AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers).
Two letters of recommendation

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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with 3.0 GPA. A Valid Basic California Teaching Credential.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

You must have completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution, with a minimum of 2.5 grade point average.

You must hold a clear/renewable teaching certificate (T-4 or higher) in any field in the State of Georgia. Teachers certified in states other than Georgia may be eligible.

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Chat Hours in our online courses provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Baccalaureate degrees from an accredited institution. Candidates should hold a teaching license in their state. In-state candidates must hold a Massachusetts initial license. All candidates should be working as a classroom teacher or have permission to work with a classroom teacher.

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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution. Applicants must also hold a currant teaching license or substitute teaching license issued by their state licensing agency.\r\n

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Applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Possess or be eligible for a clear, renewable certification in a teaching, service, or leadership field.

NOT LOCK STEP:  A Degree Program and/or specific Course that allows the student to progress at his/her own pace.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Open to licensed teachers. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above for last 60 hours of courses taken.

NOT LOCK STEP:  A Degree Program and/or specific Course that allows the student to progress at his/her own pace.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Open to licensed teachers. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above for last 60 hours of courses taken.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Licensed teacher with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

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Bachelor degree with a GPA of 3.0 is required to receive unconditional acceptance into a program. The TOEFL or IELTS score is required of all students from countries in which English is not the official language.

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Supporting documentation demonstrating access to a P-12 classroom.

A baccalaureate or graduate degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting body or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Note: M.Ed. International applicants who have not graduated from a university or college accredited by a North American regional accrediting agency but have a four-year degree or diploma issued outside of North America must have a course-by-course evaluation of their transcript sent directly to IWU by World Educational Services

An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher from the baccalaureate degree. A valid (but not necessarily current) state teacher’s license.

Teaching certificate and at least one year (i.e., a minimum of one semester and one day) of teaching experience from an approved and accredited public, private, or parochial P-12 school in the United States or abroad.

Supporting documentation demonstrating access to a P-12 classroom.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

The MA degree online is designed for students with a Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university; A cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5;

International students must provide proof of English proficiency (see section on English Proficiency).

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NCU offers a Campus Message System that allows you to contact administrators, members of your support team, faculty and even fellow students as needed through email. Complete weekly assignments on your schedule without neglecting personal or professional obligations.

Masters degree from an accredited academic institution. If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Middle and high school teachers with bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by its regional accrediting association. Either a cumulative baccalaureate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of your baccalaureate meet departmental admissions criteria

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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Middle and high school teachers with bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by its regional accrediting association. Either a cumulative baccalaureate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of your baccalaureate meet departmental admissions criteria

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

All coursework and assignments are completed online. Some courses require 30-90 hours of field experience within the grades 6-12 setting. Student teaching is one full semester (15 weeks) and requires students to work full-time in a grades 6-12 classroom.

A bachelors degree in a related field as defined by Professional Standards Commission or 26-44 hours of approved content coursework from a regionally accredited institution in the intended field of certification; Minimum combined GPA of 2.5 on all undergraduate and graduate coursework; Passing score on the GACE1 Basic Skills Tests2 [Reading (200), Mathematics (201), Writing (202)] or exemption through satisfactory scores on the SAT, ACT, GRE, or having a masters degree or above from a PSC-accepted accredited institution.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Licensed Teacher with a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
A current vita or resume.
A 3.0 GPA on a four-point scale in undergraduate studies. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 may be conditionally admitted.
A Statement of Purpose describing interests and goals in criminal justice as a career and why the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at McKendree University would be helpful in achieving these goals.
Recommendation forms completed by three former instructors and/or professional references who can attest to the applicant’s ability to pursue graduate work.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
A current vita or resume.
A 3.0 GPA on a four-point scale in undergraduate studies. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 may be conditionally admitted.
A Statement of Purpose describing interests and goals in criminal justice as a career and why the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice at McKendree University would be helpful in achieving these goals.
Recommendation forms completed by three former instructors and/or professional references who can attest to the applicant’s ability to pursue graduate work.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelors in Education

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

You will take your courses one at a time for 6 weeks each, accelerating your path to graduation. Your course content is delivered in a high-tech format, and you can complete your weekly assignments when and where its convenient for you thanks to the asynchronous online environment.

Must have a regionally or approved nationally accredited Bachelors degree or post-graduate degree with minimum 2.0 GPA.
English Language Requirement

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

The Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction is ideal for licensed teachers seeking an additional endorsement. This program does not lead to initial licensure.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale). 2-page essay that discusses a difficult professional situation you have faced and how you have used your strengths and your expertise to succeed in spite of the challenge. Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a paper test score of at least 550, a computer test score of 197, or an internet based test score of 71 on the Test

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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.

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COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

baccalaureate degrees earned with a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) from any United States institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or from internationally recognized foreign institutions of higher education.

licensed/certified educator

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

This program is available online for those students who have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and who are professionally licensed to teach.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Designed for three-four summers (4-8 weeks) on Andrews University campus and online courses during two-three school years, for working professionals.

Hold Teachers certificate and a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited American university or senior college, or its equivalent. Applicants must take either the GRE General Test or the GMAT and submit a sample of their best writing. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of professional work experience and must be currently employed in a leadership position in which competencies can be demonstrated.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Our online programs take place in a virtual classroom. Students log in to get assignments, discuss topics with classmates, collaborate on projects and check your grades. Basically, everything you do in class but without the commute.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Our online programs take place in a virtual classroom. Students log in to get assignments, discuss topics with classmates, collaborate on projects and check your grades. Basically, everything you do in class but without the commute.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

The degree also includes a capstone project. The capstone is a practical, hands-on project directly related to the student’s individualized plan of study.Hold a baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited college or university with minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0, or superior endorsements.
Submit letters of reference from two individuals who have served recently as either the applicant’s supervisor or instructor.
Submit a statement of career objectives and description of the skills and knowledge sought through graduate study.
Submit a current resume, and
Complete a graduate application.

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Minimum scores of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (Internet-based) are required. Scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are accepted in place of the TOEFL exam. Minimum acceptable scores will vary; however, the absolute minimum score for an unconditional acceptance is 6.5. The TOEFL requirement is waived for native speakers of English or those submitting educational transcripts and diplomas from American colleges and universities.

Hold a baccalaureate degree at a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

Submit letters of reference from two individuals who have served recently as either the applicant’s supervisor or instructor.

Submit a statement of career objectives and description of the skills and knowledge sought through graduate study.

Submit a current resume.

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Minimum scores of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (Internet-based) are required.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum cumulative score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) OR a minimum cumulative score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
A 2.75 undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the junior and senior years of the Baccalaureate degree.

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

Students from various geographic areas are grouped together, depending on their term start, and progress through the six-week program modules together.

Bachelors in Education

LOCK STEP:  Entire Degree Program and/or specific Courses with defined beginning and end.

COHORT BASED:  Virtual Classrooms where faculty and classmates interact.

The online masters in Educational Leadership & Administration is a graduate program designed to prepare professionals for entry-level administrative positions in schools, school districts, and educational agencies.

A minimum of two (2) years full-time teaching experience in the classroom.
An upper-division cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and current GRE score of no less than 146 verbal and 140 quantitative. We do not accept other nationally standardized graduate admissions tests.

Statement of Purpose (1 Required). The purpose statement/letter of intent should describe your interest for pursuing a degree, qualifications, and long-term career goals.

Letters of Recommendation (3 Required). The letters should be written by persons who have supervised your teaching and have knowledge of your leadership potential. We do not accept letters from co-workers or friends.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae (1 Required). You may submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae.