The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) seeks talented men and women with a passion to transform the lives of children in Chicago’s high-poverty public schools. AUSL’s Chicago Teacher Residency program combines teacher preparation, certification, and a Master's degree in an intensive 12-month, full-time, training paid program.

Master of Arts in Teaching (Non-Certified Candidates)
Requirements for Admission:

Bachelor’s degree with GPA of 2.5/4.0 or better in latest 60 hours of course work

Passed the Illinois Basic Skills Test (becoming the Test of Academic Proficiency) and the Content Area test for the grade/content area you will be certified to teach >> Testing requirements

Completed university-level course work that corresponds with the grade/content area you will be certified to teach. >> Downloadable forms

Complete online application with all supporting documentation >> Apply now

If invited, be interviewed and accepted by AUSL’s selection team.

Master's in Urban Education (Certified Candidates)
Requirements for Admission:

Bachelor's degree with GPA of 2.5/4.0 or better in latest 60 hours of course work

Certified to teach in Illinois (Type 03, Type 09, or Type 10 only); OR anticipating IL certification by June 2012 upon completing Bachelor's degree in Education >> Out-of-state applicants

Complete online application with all supporting documentation >> Apply now

If invited, be interviewed and accepted by AUSL's selection team.

Admissions Timeline

AUSL will begin reviewing applications in September 2011 for the program year beginning in June 2012, and we encourage you to complete you application as soon as possible.