Admission Process | Master of Arts in Teaching

Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program must be submitted for processing to the Carroll University Office of Admission. The MAT program admits new cohorts once a year each fall. We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2027 semester.

The Office of Admission reviews applications on an ongoing basis and issues decisions as files are completed. Applicants are notified of their admission decision through the online application portal. 

August 1, 2026: Application Opens

August 15, 2027: Priority Appliation Deadline. We strongly encourage submitting your application materials by this date to ensure the best enrollment experience. Completing your file by this date allows ample time for review, registration, and transitioning into your cohort.

August 29, 2027: 1st Day of the Fall 2027 Semester

September 1, 2027: Application Deadline. No applications or materials will be accepted past this date for the Fall 2027 cohort. 

September 10, 2027: First Class Meeting for Fall 2027 Cohort

STEP 1: Submit the Graduate Studies Application

​STEP 2: Complete and submit the following within the application status portal after submission of your application:

1. Resume
2. Writing Sample
   • ​​In 1,000 words or less, please explain your views on the role of education in society and your reasons for wanting to enter the teaching profession. Indicate how your strengths, skills and experiences demonstrate an ability to be successful in the accelerated MAT program.
   • ​Secondary Applicants: please describe your background with your chosen content area and how you feel your experiences have prepared you to share this content area with students. Your response can draw on previous coursework, work and/or personal experiences. (You may include this as part of the 1,000 words.)
3. Two Professional References - A submission link will be sent to your reference once you enter contact information within your application. Each reference should include the following:​
   • In what context and for how long have you known the applicant?
   • Why would you recommend this applicant for the Master of Arts in Teaching program?
   • Other areas authors may choose to address:
     • Characteristics, work habits and dispositions
     • Strengths and interests
     • Communication abilities
     • Experiences related to future goals
     • Anything else we should consider about the candidate in our admission decision

​STEP 3: Request Official Post-Secondary Transcripts - From all institutions attended, including those attended for transfer or non-degree coursework

• • Official transcripts must be sent from the institution to gradinfo@carrollu.edu or mailed to:

Carroll University
Office of Admission
100 N. East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186

Baccalaureate Degree

• • Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution before beginning the MAT program.
  • Students in their final year of undergraduate study may apply and be admitted to the MAT program. However, they must provide a final official transcript confirming their degree has been awarded before beginning MAT courses. 

GPA

• • Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA
  • If the cumulative GPA is below 3.0, additional admission criteria and materials may be required. 

Applicants to the Secondary Education program must demonstrate content expertise in their intended licensure area by fulfilling one of the following:

• • A relevant bachelor's degree representing necessary content and a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
    OR
  • A passing score on the approved Praxis Subject Assessment. Applicants utilizing the Praxis assessment to demonstrate context expertise must demonstrate proof of a passing score on the requried Praxis exam by the first Monday following completion of their first semester in the program. 

Subject Matter Assessments & Qualifying Scores

Licensure Area	Required Exam	Exam Code	Qualifying Score
English and Language Arts	English Language Arts: Content Knowledge	Praxis 5038	167
Mathematics	Mathematics: Content Knowledge	Praxis 5165	159
Science	General Science: Content Knowledge	Praxis 5436	141
Social Studies	Social Studies: Content Knowledge	Praxis 5081	153
Physical Education	Physical Education: Content Knowledge	Praxis 5091	150
Art	Art: Content Knowledge	Praxis 5134	158
Spanish	ACTFL: Oral and Written Proficiency  Assessment	ACTFL	Intermediate High on both written and oral tests

 

General Praxis Information

• • Testing Sites: Typically administered in person at various testing sites
  • Cost: $120-$160 (dependent upon subject area)
  • Timing: Varies by subject area, but generally between 2-3 hours

Get Praxis information including test sites, costs, preparations, and more.

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Students must maintain eligibility throughout the program, successfully completing all requirements. Students who do not maintain continuous registration in the MAT program or are refused admission must reapply for admission and will be subject to the requirements in existence at the time of the new application.

Reapplication is necessary if students fail to register for two consecutive academic semesters. The Education Department reserves the right to counsel students out of the program when appropriate. Many decisions of the Education faculty are governed by state statutes and are not reversible by this institution.

For questions regarding the application process contact:

Karyn Lawrence
Admission Counselor for Graduate Studies
Phone: 262.524.7361
Email: gradinfo@carrollu.edu
Schedule a 1:1 Meeting: Bookings Link