The application portal is now open for Fall 2024 admissions to the Secondary Education MA Program! 

 

Formal Application:
An application indicating a desire to pursue a Master's degree in Secondary Education with a specialization in one of the following content areas: English, Mathematics or Social Studies. Link to Catholic University Graduate Application Portal 

Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work. 

• Transcript Analysis will be completed by content area. Must meet the requirements for compliance with the relevant accreditation body for credentialing.
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 in their undergraduate studies. 
• All applicants for graduate studies must have a minimum of 3.0 in their previous graduate coursework if applicable.

Letters of Recommendation:

• Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a person familiar with the applicant's academic performance; others may be from an immediate supervisor or someone familiar with the applicant's professional work.

Personal Statement:

• Applicant's statement of goals that is well written, demonstrates motivation, and gives evidence that the applicant's goals fit with the chosen program.

Admissions Interview:

• An interview with a panel of the following is required prior to acceptance:
  • Department Chair
  • Program Coordinator
  • One additional Education or Content Area Faculty Member

International Applicants
International applicants seeking admission to one of the Department of Education's graduate programs must meet the following admission requirements:

Formal Application:

• An application indicating a desire to pursue a Master's degree in Secondary Education with a specialization in one of the following content areas: English, Mathematics or Social Studies. Link to Catholic University Graduate Application Portal 

Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate work. 

• Transcript Analysis will be completed by content area. Must meet the requirements for compliance with the relevant accreditation body for credentialing.
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) in their undergraduate studies. 
• All applicants for graduate studies must have a minimum of 3.0 in their previous graduate coursework if applicable.

Testing Requirements:

• All international candidates must submit TOEFL or ILETS scores that meet University standards.

Letters of Recommendation:

• Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which should be from a person familiar with the applicant's academic performance; others may be from an immediate supervisor or someone familiar with the applicant's professional work.

Personal Statement:

• Applicant's statement of goals that is well written, demonstrates motivation, and gives evidence that the applicant's goals fit with the chosen program.

Admissions Interview (May be conducted via phone or Zoom rather than in-person):

• An interview with a panel of the following is required prior to acceptance:
  • Department Chair
  • Program Coordinator
  • One additional Education or Content Area Faculty Member

Financial Assistance:
The University's Office of Student Financial Assistance offers a number of financial packages. Interested applicants are urged to contact that office directly for information about these packages. The deadline for an application is Feb. 1. The School of Arts and Sciences may offer scholarships for candidates of exceptional academic quality.

Professional Tuition Rate
Candidates taking courses in education are charged a professional per-credit-hour tuition, which is a reduction from the usual graduate tuition. Contact the Office of Financial Assistance for the current rate.

Catholic School Educators Scholarships
Half-tuition scholarships for Catholic school educators are available to any administrator, teacher, guidance counselor, special educator or librarian who is currently employed in a Catholic preschool, elementary school or secondary school, and who intends to continue working in a Catholic school setting. These half-tuition scholarships may be used by graduate students in any school of the University except the Columbus School of Law. These half-tuition scholarships apply to the regular graduate tuition and not to the professional per-credit-hour tuition. 

 

Important Dates

The Catholic University of America accepts applications on a rolling basis. Once your application file is complete, you will receive a decision within 4-6 weeks.

For Fall Semester

For Spring Semester

For Summer Term