2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
ADMISSION TO GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Admission to Concordia University is based upon a wide range of criteria designed to identify
a student body with integrity, high academic standards and serious educational and personal
goals. True to the University’s commitment to individualized education, each application
receives a confidential and in-depth reading.
Admission Criteria
When making the admission decision, the Director of Admission and/or Admissions
Council considers a number of factors including special characteristics of the applicant’s
background. These may include: recommendations; test scores; personal statement and/or
interview. In addition, recent grade trends and general contributions to the school, community
and church may be considered.
General Requirements
To qualify for admission into the Master of Science program, the student must have:
• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Competence in computing and communication skills.
To apply for the graduate program a prospective student must submit:
• A completed application form for a specific program.
• Official transcripts from each college/university and seminary previously attended, unless
such transcripts are already on file at Concordia University. In the latter case, the student
should ask the Registrar to send official transcripts to the Graduate Admissions office.
• A one page written essay, expressing personal and professional objectives.
• Additional information as listed for a given program.
Educational Leadership - Admission Requirements
In addition to the above, applicants to the Educational Leadership program must submit
the following:
• The Confidential Appraisal Forms from two supervisors, addressing the quality of the
applicant’s professional work and sent directly to Concordia University, School of
Education – Graduate Admissions.
Organizational Leadership & Administration -
Admission Requirements
In addition to the above, applicants to the Organizational Leadership and Administration
program must submit the following:
• A professional resume (At least 3 years of full-time work experience is required)
• Transcripted evidence of the completion of at least one college level course in each of the
following:*
• Economics (Macro or Micro)
• Statistics
*If these have not been completed, students are required to complete these as corequisites within the
first semester.
Transfer of Credit
Students who fulfill the entrance requirements may transfer a maximum of 6 credits, earned
within the past five years from another accredited institution. The Dean of the appropriate
School will, in consultation with the Graduate Studies Committee, make those decisions.