School of Education Application Requirements

Master of Arts in Education and
Program in Teaching and Leadership (A Field Based Program)

Application Requirements:

  1. A completed application form.
  2. A non-refundable $35 application fee, unless applying online.
  3. Official transcript(s) sent directly from the Registrar of the accredited baccalaureate degree-granting college/university and all graduate coursework. Students seeking initial certification must submit official transcripts for ALL colleges/universities attended. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. The Admission Committee at the School of Education may consider applicants for admission with GPA’s above a 2.5.
  4. Two completed recommendation forms. Recommendation forms must be completed by individuals (supervisors, professors, coworkers, etc.) who can attest to your academic competence, professional skills and character.
  5. Copies of current teaching certificate(s), if applicable. Please provide copies of both front and back to show current validation.
  6. Applicants seeking initial certification must submit proof of passing the Illinois Test of Basic Skills or proof of registration for the next available test date.
  7. Applicants seeking Type 09 Secondary certification must have completed a degree in the area of Art, Biology, English, History, Mathematics, Music or Spanish. Candidates must also show evidence they have passed the Illinois State Board of Education Test in their content area or proof of registration for the next available test date, in addition to the Illinois Test of Basic Skills.
  8. Applicants seeking initial certification in Early Childhood or Elementary Education should meet with a Graduate Admission Counselor for certification evaluation prior to application submission to the School of Education. Contact the Office of Graduate Admission at graduateadmission@sxu.edu or (773) 298-3053 to schedule an appointment.

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Master of Arts in Counseling

Application Requirements:

  1. A completed application form.
  2. Official transcript(s) sent directly from the Registrar of the accredited baccalaureate degree-granting college/university and all graduate level coursework. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is required in order to be considered for admission.
  3. A $35 application fee, unless applying online.
  4. Three completed recommendation forms. Recommendation forms must be completed by individuals (supervisors, professors, coworkers, etc.) who can attest to your academic competence, professional skills and character.
  5. Interview with a member of the graduate faculty admission committee.
  6. Applicants to both the School and Community Counseling programs must submit proof of passing the Illinois Test of Basic Skills or proof of registration for the next available test date.

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