Graduate Admissions Policies - Degree Seeking Status (MAT, MBA, MSCS, MSDS, MSEL, MSEM, and MSCMHC)

Please note that the standards represented here are the minimum standards for admission into the Graduate School. Each program has additional requirements that must be met beyond the requirements listed here. Frequently, the program requirements are more strenuous than the basic requirements for Graduate School admission. Please review the chart in the next section to learn more about each degree program's specific requirements. This list is not exhaustive, and we reserve the right to change these admissions requirements as needed to reflect the needs of the CBU community.

Applicants for admission to a graduate program at Christian Brothers University should demonstrate a high promise of success and should submit:

A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a regionally/nationally accredited American or international college or university. Each applicant is admitted on the presumption that a bachelor's degree or its equivalent will be earned by the time of graduate matriculation, or the student's admission is void.
One official transcript of previous academic credits from each of the colleges or universities previously attended. If an internal transcript evaluation cannot be performed, a NACES evaluation will be requested. In this case, applicants should request a course-by-course or detailed evaluation.
Two letters of recommendation from former teachers or immediate supervisors qualified to attest to the applicant's preparation for and ability to do graduate study; or, in the case of a licensure candidate, those who can attest to the individual's capacity to become a teacher.
A completed Graduate School Application Form with application fee.
(International Applicants Only) Proof of English proficiency is required if English is not the applicant's native language. Proof of English proficiency may be waived if the applicant received a degree from one of the countries listed below or if the applicant received a degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher learning. Proof of English proficiency may be demonstrated by means of the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Duolingo English Test, Pearson Test for English (PTE) and in some cases the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE).
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, The United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales), Zambia, Zimbabwe.

See below for English proficiency scores by program. CBU will accept English proficiency scores within the past two years.
(International Applicants Only) A non-refundable tuition deposit of $550 USD is required for any international applicant. The deposit will be credited to the cost of the student’s first semester tuition. Refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis if the student’s visa is denied and the denial is confirmed by the U.S. Department of State. In the event of deferral, the tuition deposit will be held for one year from the intended enrollment semester. After the one-year period, the tuition deposit will be forfeit. No I-20 will be issued prior to confirmation of receipt of the tuition deposit.

Applicants should note the following additional requirements based on their intended degree program:

Program	Additional Requirements
MAT, Licensure-only, and Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program	Applicants must submit 2 copies of official transcripts for each college or university previously attended. Candidates will be required to take and pass the Praxis I CORE within the first semester of graduate studies and the Praxis II Content Knowledge within the second semester. All other Praxis exams for licensure are required by the final semester. A candidate with less than a 2.75 GPA will be required to take and pass the CORE for admission into the graduate program.
MSEL	Applicants must take and pass the GRE or CORE for admissions OR hold a current Apprentice or Professional License and have at least three years of teaching experience.
Fast Track Educational Leadership	Applicants must already possess a master’s degree. Applicants must take and pass the GRE or CORE for admissions OR hold a current Apprentice or Professional License and have at least three years of teaching experience.
MBA	A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) demonstrating 2+ years of work experience or leadership roles. This requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis for domestic candidates with superior academic qualifications. A statement of purpose (500 words or less) that addresses the following questions: What does a graduate education mean to you? Why are you pursuing it? Why at CBU? Undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher from an accredited university or college. For candidates who do not meet this minimum GPA, GMAT or GRE test scores and/or significant management experience may be submitted to augment the application. (International Applicants Only) English Proficiency Scores: TOEFL iBT (82); or IELTS (6.0); or Duolingo English Test of 115; or Pearson PTE Academic score of 59.
MSCIS, MSEM	(International Applicants Only) English Proficiency Scores: TOEFL iBT (75); or IELTS (6.0); or Duolingo English Test of 110; or Pearson PTE Academic score of 55.
MSCMHC	Applicants for the MSCMHS program must provide 3 letters of recommendation. Two letters of recommendation from former teachers or immediate supervisors qualified to attest to the applicant's preparation for and ability to perform graduate study and one letter of recommendation from a professional contact (e.g., former employer). Applicants must have 3.0+ undergraduate GPA. Students with a GPA below 3.0 may receive a letter of exception from an interviewing faculty member. A resume A statement of purpose. Successful applicants must complete an in-person interview with at least two (2) members of full-time faculty. (International Applicants Only) English Proficiency Scores: TOEFL iBT (90); or IELTS (7.0); or Pearson PTE Academic score of 64.
MSDS	A statement of purpose. A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) Two recommendations (International Applicants Only) English Proficiency Scores: TOEFL iBT (82); or IELTS (6.0); or Duolingo English Test of 115; or Pearson PTE Academic score of 59.