Overview

Whether you are seeking initial licensure, pursuing a master’s degree or doctorate, or you have already completed graduate studies and are seeking to add on specialized licensures, Alverno has a track to fit your needs.

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If you are seeking initial licensure

Alverno College’s Licensure to Master of Arts in Education program provides a pathway for you to earn your initial teaching license and develop the skills to lead a dynamic classroom. We offer the following licensure programs:

Birth-3rd grade general education

K-9th grade general education

K-12th grade cross-categorical special education

Middle-secondary general education in mathematics, social studies, language arts and science

If you are already a licensed teacher

Alverno’s Master of Arts in Education program helps licensed teachers and aspiring administrators grow as leaders and expand their specialized knowledge and skills. Through our program, you can add an additional license, earn a Master of Arts in Education degree or earn the master’s degree plus an additional license. These licensure options include:

Alternative education

Bilingual/bicultural education

English as a Second Language

Urban education

If you would like to advance as a school leader

We offer advanced the following advanced licensure programs:

Principal

Director of Instruction

Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

Reading Teacher

Reading Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Exceptional Learners

Literacy in Middle Childhood

Methods of Mathematics

Field Experience Module

Vision of Teaching

Lit in Early Adolescence/Adolescence

Science & Social Studies in Elementary

Student Teaching

General Methods of Teaching

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Portfolio Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for all Alverno programs are currently accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Milwaukee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the appropriate application

Submit your personal documents

Send transcripts: University transcripts verifying completion of a baccalaureate degree

Arrange for foreign transcript evaluation

Submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

24000 USD / year

≈ 24000 USD / year
Out-of-State

24000 USD / year

≈ 24000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

24000 USD / year

≈ 24000 USD / year

Living costs

Milwaukee

United States

1066 - 1767 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Explore our pathways

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Milwaukee

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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