Graduate Admissions

1. Students in all graduate programs must have completed a bachelor’s degree.
2. Submit a completed Aquinas College Graduate application and non-refundable $25 application fee.
3. Submit a 2 page essay. Essay topics are available with the Graduate Education Application.
4. Submit one additional writing sample. (NOT required for Certificate)
5. Submit current resume.
6. Submit two (2) references using the electronic forms provided in the Graduate Application Packet. One reference must be from an administrator, college supervisor, or former employer. The other reference must be from a professional colleague and a former teacher who can evaluate applicant’s potential for success in a graduate program.
7. Provide (1) official transcript from all previously attended colleges or universities.
   • If transcript is from an international institution: applicants must provide an official copy of a third party course by course credential evaluation.
   • World Education Services (wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org) offer this service.
8. An interview is required. Applicants will be contacted by the Graduate Education Office to schedule an interview.
9. Completed criminal background and fingerprint checks prior to admission to the Program.
10. Applicants whose native language is not English, must submit a TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper-based), or 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based) test.
11. Submit Praxis II Content Knowledge scores by the end of first semester in the program. (Not required for Certificate or M.Ed)

International Students (see below for definition) are accepted under the same admission requirements as outlined under the admission requirements for High school senior or graduate and first time attending college.

In addition to the regular admission requirements, international applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

If English is not your native language, you will be required to demonstrate your ability to undertake advanced academic work in an English-speaking institution. English language proficiency tests such as the TOEFL help us assess your readiness.

For international applicants seeking an undergraduate degree, the minimum recommended score is:

• • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-iBT) internet-based ……………. 80

• • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-iBT) paper-based………………. 600

(paper-based is currently offered only in locations where the internet-based test is not available)

For international applicants seeking a graduate degree, the minimum score required is:

• • Internet-based …………………………………………………………………………………………… 100

• • Paper-based……………………………………………………………………………………………….  600

(paper-based is currently offered only in locations where the internet-based test is not available)

The scores from the TOEFL must not be older than three years from requested date of entry. This proficiency requirement will be waived if a student has scored a minimum of 22 on the ACT English section or minimum of 490 on the SAT Critical Reading, or SAT taken after March 2016 minimum score of 1060 with 540 Evidence Based Reading and Writing and 520 Math, or if the applicant has received a bachelor or more advanced degree from an accredited U.S. institution or from a university outside the U.S. at which English is the official language of instruction.

Currently available testing dates and locations may be found at the official TOEFL website.

Official proof of the ability to pay will be required. Please contact the Office of Admissions.

All credentials must be in English. Post-secondary education credit and degree verifications from an international applicant must be accompanied by an official copy of a third party course-by-course credential evaluation either from World Education Services (https://www.wes.org/) or Educational Credential Evaluators (https://www.ece.org/). First-time freshmen are exempt from submitting a WES or ECE translation. If credentials require translation a certified translator must do this. Translation information may be obtained from the Office of Admissions.

International students who have not completed a minimum of remedial math or English on the college level will be required to take assessments. The Office of Admissions will set the date and time for completing this requirement.

Definition: An international student is defined as anyone who is enrolled in courses at institutions of higher education in the United States who is not a U.S. citizen, an immigrant (permanent resident) or a refugee. These may include holders of F (student) visas, H (temporary worker/trainee) visas, J (temporary educational exchange-visitor) visas, and M (vocational training) visas.

Please be sure to visit our scholarship page. International students are considered for institutional scholarships along with all students who meet scholarship requirements.

Please submit an online application, selecting the classification “non-degree.”

Submit an official transcript from your most recently attended post-secondary institution or official evidence of high school graduation if a post-secondary institution has not been attended.

*Must meet the prerequisite(s) for the course(s) they desire to take. Contact the School of Education for specific requirements.

Please note, Non-Degree students are not eligible for financial aid.

Please visit our Personal Enrichment page for details.

1. Submit proof of a current or expired Teaching Certificate.
2. Submit a completed Graduate Studies in Education Application.
3. Submit a two-page essay on one of the topics in this essay topics document.
4. Submit one additional writing sample.
5. Submit current resume.
6. Submit two (2) recommendations using the forms provided by the School of Education. One recommendation must be from an administrator, college supervisor, or former employer. The other recommendation must be from a professional colleague or a former teacher who can evaluate applicant’s potential for success in a graduate program. Click here for the recommendation form.
7. Provide (2) official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. If transcript is from an international institution: applicants must provide 2 official copies of a third party course by course credential evaluation. World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org) offer this service.
8. An interview is required. Applicant will be contacted to schedule an interview after application is submitted.
9. Completed criminal background and fingerprint checks prior to admission.
10. Applicants whose native language is not English, must submit a TOEFL test score of at least 600 (paper-based), or 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based).

1. Submit proof of a Bachelor’s degree.
2. Submit a completed Graduate Studies in Education Application.
3. Submit a two page essay on one of the topics in this essay topics document.
4. Submit one additional writing sample.
5. Submit current resume.
6. Submit two (2) recommendations using the forms provided by the School of Education. One recommendation must be from an administrator, college supervisor, or former employer. The other recommendation must be from a professional colleague or a former teacher who can evaluate applicant’s potential for success in a graduate program. Click here for the recommendation form.
7. Provide (2) official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities. If transcript is from an international institution: applicants must provide 2 official copies of a third party course by course credential evaluation. World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org) offer this service.
8. An interview is required. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview after application is submitted.
9. Completed criminal background and fingerprint checks prior to admission.
10. Applicants whose native language is not English, must submit a TOEFL test score of at least 600 (paper-based), or 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based).

Submit proof of a Bachelor’s degree