Application for Graduate Admission

Welcome to Concordia University Chicago! We look forward to receiving your online application and to working with you throughout the admission process. Our online application format is easy to navigate and is processed quicker than a paper application.

All applicants should have an earned Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Concordia's graduate admission committee evaluates all credentials submitted by applicants on a rolling basis, to determine a student's ability to succeed in graduate school. Concordia admission representatives are committed to help, assist and expedite the admission and enrollment process for you. Concordia University Chicago admits students without regard to age, sex, creed, race, color, or national or ethnic origin.

If you have any questions or experience any problems as you complete your application, please contact us at 1.708.209.4093 or Grad.Admission@CUChicago.edu.


Citizenship
Please provide information about your citizenship status.
Are you a U.S. Citizen?* Yes No
Are you a U.S. Permanent Resident?* Yes No
Alien Registration Number / A-Number / USCIS# :*
Do you currently have a visa to study in the United States?* Yes No

Current Visa Type:*

Are you looking to apply for a visa through Concordia-Chicago? * Yes No
Are you looking to take an online program from outside the U.S.? * Yes No

Are you: * Looking to change your current visa to an F-1/Student visa
                        Applying from aboard for an F-1/Student or J-1/Exchange Vistor visa

Nationality: *

Are you transferring to Concordia-Chicago from another institution? * Yes No

Will you be applying to the Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission (SACM) for scholarship support?*
Yes No


Name and Address
Please provide your personal and contact information.
Legal Name:*   
Maiden: 
(Last Name Only) 

List all names separated by commas
Home Phone:*
Work Phone:*
Cell Phone: 
Email:*
Program or Degree
Please select the program or degree you are applying for, as well as any other required details pertaining to your selection.

What type of student do you plan to be?

Online Degree Programs/Face-to-Face Cohorts - MA, MAT, MBA, MS, Doctoral (EDD, PHD, DBA)

Graduate cohort students at the doctoral or master's level enroll in a sequence of courses which are offered to a group of students who remain together until completion of the program.

Traditional Graduate - MA, MAT, MCM, Post Masters, EDD

Traditional graduate students enroll in courses on Concordia's main campus.

Certificate Programs/Non-Degree Earning

Students interested in enrolling in a sequence of courses which lead to a Concordia Certificate or MBA specialization should apply in this section (MBA specializations are offered online only).

Guest Graduate/Non-Degree Earning

Students interested in enrolling in graduate courses that do not lead to a degree should apply as a guest student. Most courses for non-degree programs are held on campus and online.

Local Business Employee Program

Employees of businesses near Concordia-Chicago receive a special rate for our online programs.

Cardinal Stritch University - Transfer Options

Transfer programs designated for incoming Cardinal Stritch University students.


Partnership Programs

AMOS Visiting Student Program

Campus courses within the College of Business available to visiting guest students from the AMOS Sport Business School (Paris, France)

IL Association of School Administrators (IASA)

Superintendent endorsement and/or doctoral degree programs available to members of the IL Association of School Administrators (IASA) only.

Applyboard

MBA and Computer Science programs available to international students through the Applyboard organization.

InUni

MBA and Computer Science programs available to international students through the InUni organization.

Josselyn Mental Health Partnership

Clinical Mental Health Counseling program available to Josselyn Schreiber Scholars

IL Principals Association (IPA)

Doctoral degree programs with superintendent licensure made available to members of the IL Principals Association (IPA) only.

Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission

Master's and Doctoral degree programs available to Saudi Arabia international students.

Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation (CLEF)

Masters programs available to Pathways to Excellence participants.

Principal 360

Principal 360 is an intensive leadership development training program for Lutheran school principals, powered by Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation (CLEF).

Illinois ASBO Partnership

Doctoral degree educational leadership (Ed.D or Ph.D) cohort program available to educators within the state of Illinois who are members of IL ASBO.

OAESA Educators

Master's and Doctoral degree programs available to members of the Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators (OAESA) organization (only).

Sports Management Worldwide (SMWW)

Master's and Doctoral programs affiliated with Sports Management Worldwide (SMWW)


Select a program:

Certificate Programs:
Applied Exercise Science Certificates
Human Movement Science
Sports Nutrition
Sports Performance and Training
Strength and Conditioning

Other Certificates
Gerontology Certificate
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages TESOL
Teaching Gifted and Talented Children Certificate (non-degree)
Trauma and Resiliency in Teaching and Learning Certificate (non-degree)


Masters and Endorsement Programs in Education, Leadership, and Gerontology:
Curriculum & Instruction
Curriculum & Instruction w/ ESL
Curriculum & Instruction w/ ESL (Bilingual Endr.)

Bilingual Education Endorsement (non-degree)

Special Education
Director of Special Education Endorsement (non-degree)
Special Education Endorsement (non-degree)
Special Education, Early Childhood Ed.
Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement (non-degree)
Special Education Leadership

Reading (Type 10 w/ Masters)
Reading Endorsement

Instructional Design and Technology
Educational Technology Curriculum & Instruction
Educational Technology Leadership
Educational Technology and Design Certificate (non-degree)

Early Childhood Education
Masters of Ed. in Teaching and Learning
Teacher Leadership
Educational Administration

Leadership Studies Higher Education Leadership

Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated Instruction Certificate (non-degree)


Gerontology
Sports Leadership


Applied Exercise Science Masters of Science Degrees
Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology - Track 1
Students who do not meet any ACSM course requirements

Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology - Track 2
Students who have an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science or its equivalent,
who meet ACSM requirements

Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Human Movement Science
Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Sports Nutrition
Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Sports Performance and Training
Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Strength and Conditioning

Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Dual Concentration
Pick Two:
      Human Movement Science
      Sports Nutrition
      Sports Performance and Training
      Strength and Conditioning



Masters of Business Administration
Masters of Business Administration - Core Program
Doctorate in Business Administration
Doctorate in Business Administration

Please indicate any MBA specializations you wish to pursue: (limit of three specializations)
Accounting
Digital Marketing
Finance
Healthcare Management
Leadership & Change Management
Sports Management
No Specialization


Please indicate your DBA specialization you wish to pursue:
Innovation in Healthcare Management
Strategic Leadership and Innovation



Doctoral Programs:
Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.)
Leadership: Curriculum & Instruction
Leadership: Early Childhood Education
Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement
Leadership: Educational Leadership w/ IL superintendent endorsement
Leadership: Gerontology
Leadership: Higher Education Leadership
Leadership: Organizational Leadership
Leadership: Reading, Language and Literacy
Leadership: Sports Leadership
Leadership: Teacher Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Educational Technology Leadership
Exercise Science
Special Education Leadership and Advocacy w/ Director of Special Education Endorsement
Special Education Leadership and Advocacy (no endorsement)
Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership (Ph.D.)
Leadership: Curriculum & Instruction
Leadership: Early Childhood Education
Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement
Leadership: Educational Leadership w/ IL superintendent endorsement
Leadership: Gerontology
Leadership: Higher Education Leadership
Leadership: Organizational Leadership
Leadership: Reading, Language and Literacy
Leadership: Sports Leadership
Leadership: Teacher Leadership
Select a Cardinal Stritch University � Transfer Options:

Ph.D. Programs
Ph.D. - Leadership: Reading, Language and Literacy
Ph.D. - Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement
Ph.D. - Leadership: Organizational Leadership
Ph.D. - Leadership: Higher Education Leadership

Masters of Business Administration
Masters of Business Administration - Core Program

Please indicate any MBA specializations you wish to pursue: (limit of three specializations)
Accounting
Digital Marketing
Finance
Healthcare Management
Leadership & Change Management
Sports Management
No Specialization


Doctorate in Business Administration
Doctorate in Business Administration

Please indicate any DBA specializations you wish to pursue:
Innovation in Healthcare Management
Strategic Leadership and Innovation

Select a degree program:

Ed.S. - Education Specialist /w Superintendent Licensure

Ed.D. - Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement
Ed.D. - Leadership: Educational Leadership w/ IL superintendent endorsement

Ph.D. - Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement
Ph.D. - Leadership: Educational Leadership w/ IL superintendent endorsement


Select a Certificate Program:

Business Endorsement
Chief School Business Official

Applied Exercise Science Certificates
Human Movement Science
Sports Nutrition
Sports Performance and Training
Strength and Conditioning

Other Certificates
Gerontology Certificate
TESOL
Educational Technology Certificate


Select a Program:

Masters, Certificate and Endorsement Programs:
Curriculum & Instruction
Curriculum & Instruction w/ ESL
Curriculum & Instruction w/ ESL (Bilingual Endr.)
Curriculum & Instruction w/ Trauma & Resiliency Specialization
Trauma and Resiliency in Teaching and Learning Certificate (non-degree)

ESL Endorsement (non-degree)
Bilingual Education Endorsement (non-degree)

Special Education
Director of Special Education Endorsement (non-degree)
Special Education Endorsement (non-degree)
Special Education, Early Childhood Ed.
Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement (non-degree)
Special Education Leadership
Gifted Education
Gifted Education Endorsement
Teaching Gifted and Talented Children Certificate (non-degree)

Reading (Type 10 w/ Masters)
Reading Endorsement

Instructional Design and Technology
Educational Technology Curriculum & Instruction
Educational Technology Leadership
Educational Technology and Design Certificate (non-degree)

Early Childhood Education

Masters of Ed. in Teaching and Learning
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Grades
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education: Pre-K-12 Physical Education

Teacher Leadership
Teacher Leadership Endorsement (non-degree)
Illinois Principal Preparation
Illinois Principal Prep. - Certification Only
Educational Administration

Leadership Studies Higher Education Leadership

Superintendent Endorsement (post-masters)

School Counseling (Type 73 w/ Masters)
Illinois School Service Personnel PK - Age 22 (Endorsement)

Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated Instruction Certificate (non-degree)

M.S. Computer Science


Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Gerontology
Gerontology Certificate


Masters of Science Degrees
Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology - Track 1
Students who do not meet any ACSM course requirements

Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Exercise Physiology - Track 2
Students who have an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science or its equivalent,
who meet ACSM requirements

Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Human Movement Science
Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Sports Nutrition
Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Sports Performance and Training
Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Strength and Conditioning

Master of Science in Applied Exercise Science: Dual Concentration
Pick Two:
      Human Movement Science
      Sports Nutrition
      Sports Performance and Training
      Strength and Conditioning



Masters of Business Administration
Masters of Business Administration - Core Program
Doctorate in Business Administration
Doctorate in Business Administration

Please indicate any MBA specializations you wish to pursue: (limit of three specializations)
Accounting
Digital Marketing
Finance
Healthcare Management
Leadership & Change Management
Sports Management
No Specialization


Please indicate your DBA specialization you wish to pursue:
Innovation in Healthcare Management
Strategic Leadership and Innovation


Education Specialist (Ed.S)
Ed.S. - Education Specialist w/ Superintendent Licensure


Doctoral Programs:
Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.)
Leadership: Curriculum & Instruction
Leadership: Early Childhood Education
Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement
Leadership: Educational Leadership w/ IL superintendent endorsement
Leadership: Gerontology
Leadership: Higher Education Leadership
Leadership: Organizational Leadership
Leadership: Reading, Language and Literacy
Leadership: Sports Leadership
Leadership: Teacher Leadership

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Educational Technology Leadership
Exercise Science
Special Education Leadership and Advocacy w/ Director of Special Education Endorsement
Special Education Leadership and Advocacy (no endorsement)
Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership (Ph.D.)
Leadership: Curriculum & Instruction
Leadership: Early Childhood Education
Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement
Leadership: Educational Leadership w/ IL superintendent endorsement
Leadership: Gerontology
Leadership: Higher Education Leadership
Leadership: Organizational Leadership
Leadership: Reading, Language and Literacy
Leadership: Sports Leadership
Leadership: Teacher Leadership
Select a CLEF partnership program:

Educational Administration
Illinois Principal Preparation
Illinois Teacher Leadership


Select a Guest Graduate Program:

Guest I want to take a few classes as a guest graduate student.
OILA Workshop Credit


Select a Program:

Curriculum & Instruction
Early Childhood Education

Ed.D. in Leadership: Early Childhood Education
Ph.D. in Leadership: Early Childhood Education
Ed.D. in Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement
Ph.D. in Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement
Ed.D. in Leadership: Sports Leadership
Ph.D. in Leadership: Sports Leadership


Select a Program:

Endorsement
OH Teacher Leader Endorsement
Principal License Only
Superintendent License Only

Master of Arts
Teacher Leader
School Leadership

Ed.D. Doctoral Programs
Leadership: Teacher Leader
Leadership: Initial Leader
Leadership: Educational Leadership with OH Superintendent Licensure

Ph.D. Doctoral Programs
Leadership: Teacher Leader
Leadership: Initial Leader
Leadership: Educational Leadership with OH Superintendent Licensure


Select a Sports Management Degree Program:

Masters Program
M.A. - Sports Leadership
MBA - Sports Management Specialization

Doctoral Programs
Ed.D. - Leadership: Sports Leadership
Ph.D. - Leadership: Sports Leadership


Select a IASA partnership program:

Ed.S. - Education Specialist w/ Superintendent Licensure

Ph.D. - Leadership: Educational Leadership w/ IL superintendent endorsement
Ed.D. - Leadership: Educational Leadership w/ IL superintendent endorsement

Superintendent Endorsement (only)


Select an eligible program:

PhD, Leadership: Curriculum & Instruction
PhD, Leadership: Early Childhood Education
PhD, Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement
PhD, Leadership: Gerontology
PhD, Leadership: Higher Education Leadership
PhD, Leadership: Organizational Leadership
PhD, Leadership: Reading, Language and Literacy
PhD, Leadership: Sports Leadership
PhD, Leadership: Teacher Leadership
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)


Select a Traditional Graduate Program:

Master of Church Music (M.C.M.)
Church Music

Master of Arts (M.A.)
Music


Select an MBA Program/Specialization:

Masters of Business Administration

Please indicate any MBA specializations you wish to pursue: (limit of three specializations)
Select a degree program:

Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.)
Leadership: Educational Leadership w/ IL superintendent endorsement

Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership (Ph.D.)
Leadership: Educational Leadership w/ IL superintendent endorsement
Select a degree program:

Masters of Business Administration


Select a program:
Masters of Business Administration - Core Program
M.S. Computer Science

Please indicate any MBA specializations you wish to pursue: (limit of three specializations)
Accounting
Digital Marketing
Finance
Healthcare Management
Leadership & Change Management
Sports Management
No Specialization
Select a program:
Masters of Business Administration - Core Program
M.S. Computer Science

Please indicate any MBA specializations you wish to pursue: (limit of three specializations)
Accounting
Digital Marketing
Finance
Healthcare Management
Leadership & Change Management
Sports Management
No Specialization
Select a program:
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Select a program:

Masters
Educational Administration

Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.)
Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement

Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership (Ph.D.)
Leadership: Educational Leadership no endorsement


Indiate a major of study for the Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Grades program:*

Indiate a major of study for the Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Education program:*

Do you hold a valid teaching certificate?* Yes No

What Certificate Type and State do you hold?*

Type:  
State:



Have you taken the Illinois Basic Skills test? * Yes No

Have you taken the GRE or MAT? * Yes No

Illinois Educator Identification Number (IEIN): *

Woud you like to persue this degree in an accelerated format? Yes No



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Academic History
List ALL colleges and universities where you earned a degree.

A Bachelor's degree is required to submit your application.
Have you earned a Bachelor's degree? * Yes    No
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Have you earned a Doctoral degree? * Yes    No
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Final cumulative
Bachelor's
GPA:
* (example 3.50)


Indicate if you have had a transcript evaluation provided by each of the following:*
Educational Crediential Evaluators (ECE) Yes   No
World Education Services (WES) Yes   No

Have you completed any of the following courses: *

Level 12 at a Berlitz Language Program Yes   No
Level 112 at an English Language School (ELS) Yes   No

Have you taken any of the following tests: *

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Yes   No
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Yes   No

Professional Experience
List professional experience relevant to your program, starting with the most recent first.

List professional experience relevant to your graduate program, starting with the most recent first.
NOTE: MBA applicants are not required to complete this section of the online application

Employer:
*
City/State:
*
Dates Employed:
*
Job Title:
*

Employer:
  
City/State:
  
Dates Employed:
  
Job Title:
  

Personal Information
Please provide us with some additional information about yourself and your family.

Do you plan to live on campus or off campus?* On Campus     Off Campus

Gender: Male Female *

Date of Birth: *

Marital Status:  

United States Military Information:*

Are you:
Active Duty
Reserve/Guard
Veteran
Military Dependent
Military Spouse
None of the above



Ethnicity 
Are you Hispanic or Latino? Yes   No

Are you (select one or more):
           American Indian or Alaskan Native
           Asian
           Black or African American
           Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
           White



Religion:


Are any of your family members graduates of Concordia University Chicago,
Concordia University - River Forest, or Concordia Teachers College?
Yes No
What relation are they to you?
Please select multiple if there are several family members who are alumni.
Financial Aid Information

Concordia University Chicago offers a full range of financial options for students of all types. Most students receive some type of financial assistance from a combination of federal, state, and outside sources.

Would you be interested in additional information regarding Financial Aid?
Yes, Please send me information about Financial Aid.
No, I'm not interested in Financial Aid.

Acknowledgement

Concordia University Chicago Policies and Procedures

* By checking this box, you are verifying that the information provided on this application is true and correct. You understand that the falsification or withholding of any information in regard to this application may result in a loss of credit and dismissal from the institution. You understand that Concordia University Chicago's official policies and procedures are published in the Graduate Catalog. You understand and agree that these policies and procedures may be revised during your enrollment at Concordia University Chicago. You agree that you are responsible for reviewing and abiding by these policies and procedures.

As a student of Concordia University Chicago and a member of the larger society, you pledge to uphold an academic honor code that supports serving and leading with strong personal integrity. Specifically this includes not cheating or using inappropriate or dishonest means in the completion of academic requirements. This also includes not giving unauthorized assistance to others. You understand that it is your responsibility to comply with this honor system. As you enroll and start your graduate program at Concordia University Chicago, you acknowledge that Concordia is a Christ-centered Lutheran university and, as such, you understand that CUC will remain faithful in upholding its deeply held religious beliefs and values.

*By checking this box, I consent to the use of my personal data, including personal data revealing my race or ethnic origin and religion for the purposes of processing my application. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information.
I understand and conset to the terms of the FERPA Consent to Release Student Information policy.
I have read and understand the gainful employment disclosure related to the program I am applying for.