Master of Science in Education Requirements

The MSE program at SNC is built upon the premise that to achieve full professional status in the education community, a teacher must be able to teach effectively, draw upon the accumulated knowledge of all applicable fields of inquiry, assist the development of other teachers through collegial mentorship, develop innovative curricula responsive to student and community needs, engage in advocacy directed toward educational reform and disseminate his or her expertise and experience to other members of the educational community.
The two-year, 27-credit program is designed to assist teachers who want to achieve full professional status in the education community. To this end, the program features:

1. Field-based inquiry committed to the simultaneous renewal of teachers and schools 
2. A cohort-based sequence of courses emphasizing immediate improvement of classroom practice 
3. Infusion of technology with special attention to classroom technology applications 
4. Widespread exposure to recent and classic educational research and
5. Production and dissemination of participants’ projects.

Degree Requirements:

• Successful advocacy project – advocacy project receives a pass/fail grade
• Maintaining 3.0 GPA or above
• Successful completion of all core courses
• Completion of 6 hours of concentration

Admission requirements include:

1. Bachelor’s or equivalent recognized degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA (or previous graduate work with a 3.25 GPA).
2. Wisconsin (or other state) Department of Public Instruction teacher certification or other documentation of  successful teaching experience.
3. Three letters of recommendation attesting to qualifications and potential for graduate study.
4. A brief statement written by the applicant stating goals to be accomplished while completing the degree. The applicant should also explain why this program is important to his or her further development as a teacher/leader.

Upon review of the application information, the potential candidate may be invited to interview with the Director and other St. Norbert College Education faculty for acceptance into the program.

Apply online or complete a PDF application and mail to:

Dr. Susan M. Landt, Director
Master of Science in Education
St. Norbert College
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI 54115-2099

Please include a $35 non-refundable application fee made payable to St. Norbert College. 

Phone: (920) 403-4044
E-mail: mse@snc.edu