Certificate in Educational Policy and Leadership (EDPL)

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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at Marquette University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent must be completed prior to starting graduate school.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Demonstrated English proficiency for non-U.S. citizens.

Teacher certification - secondary education: At this time, we are able to certify for the following content areas: social studies (includes undergraduate degrees in history, political science, economics, psychology, and sociology), English language arts, mathematics, and science (includes undergraduate degrees in biology and chemistry). Those with undergraduate degrees in mathematics and science, however, will want to consider our specialization in STEM Teaching (Link to STEM teaching program https://www.marquette.edu/grad/programs-master-education-stem-teaching.php). 

Administrative licensure certification: A valid Wisconsin teaching license, including 3 years teaching experience with this license, is currently required by the end of the program, to receive an administrative license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. 

Superintendent Licensure: Applicants must have completed a master's degree and have been licensed as a principal.

Before You Apply

All applicants seeking teacher certification must have transcripts evaluated by the College of Education before formally applying to the Graduate School for admission to any teacher certification program. Only upon approval of the department should students submit application materials to the Graduate School. Students seeking an advanced degree and certification must meet the criteria for both admission to the Office of Teacher Education and the Graduate School.

All inquiries concerning certification should be directed to the College of Education Graduate Office, located at Schroeder Health and Education Complex, 146, P.O. Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881, or via telephone at (414) 288-6981.

Application Requirements

• Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.
• A completed application form and fee online.
• Transcripts:
  • If coursework was completed within the United States, submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette¹
  • If coursework was completed outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation is required. A copy of a course-by-course evaluation is approved for the application process.²
• Three letters of recommendation addressing the applicant's ability to do graduate-level work.
• A personal statement of purpose that includes professional and academic goals.
• A resume that includes professional and educational experiences.
• For International Applicants only: A TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
• An interview and/or writing test may be required of applicants following the initial screening.
• Teacher certification applicants are required to submit Praxis II scores to the College of Education’s Office of Teacher Education. These applicants must also undergo a criminal background check, conducted by Marquette University. A second criminal background check is conducted at the state level when student teaching is completed, as part of the teacher license application.
• For administrative certification applicants only: When their administrative program is complete and they submit their administrative license applications to the state, individuals must have a Wisconsin teacher license and three years of teaching experience. They must also undergo a criminal background check conducted by the state.

March 31 is the priority deadline for summer admission; applications received after this date are considered as space permits. Applications should be received no later than July 15 for consideration for admission for the fall term, if space allows.

Merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) is available. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.