Welcome to Concordia University Chicago! Thank you for your interest in our doctoral programs!
Concordia University Chicago's graduate programs have rolling admission for the fall, spring and summer semesters for select doctoral programs. All admission documents should be submitted through your application portal status page or submitted directly to the Graduate Admission Office of Concordia University Chicago prior to the deadline of your anticipated semester of enrollment.
Objective Statement
Provide information on your future educational goals and/or objectives and their relationship to pursuing graduate work at CUC.
Official Transcripts
Provide official transcripts from each institution from which a degree was earned (Associates degree excluded). CUC accepts official electronic transcripts received directly from the institution.
Two Letters of Recommendation
Letters should be from individuals able to comment on the applicant's academic proficiency, personal character and competence and effectiveness in professional work.
Writing Sample
Submit a paper that demonstrates your ability to write in a scholarly manner at a level typical of graduate work. A paper from your master’s program would be most appropriate. This sample should approach, but not exceed, five pages in length (DBA excluded).
Professional Experience
At least two years of successful teaching/administrative experience (required for doctoral programs in K-12)
Academic History
The Ph.D. in Exercise Science requires a previous degree earned in a related field. Any doctoral applicants who do not have a degree in a related field can request provisional admission and will be required to start the doctoral program under provisional status, requiring the completion of course AES 6250 with a grade of B or better.
All doctoral applicants are required to have an earned Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Admission recommendations are submitted from the admission committee to the Dean of the College of Education, who will then make the final admission decision. The number of students admitted will be limited to ensure quality of program and dissertation advising. The admission committee may establish an admission waiting list, if necessary.
