School of Education

The following are required for all School of Education graduate programs:

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 GPAs 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. Letters of recommendation are only required for individuals whose GPA is below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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 (elementary, secondary, early childhood and non-certified teachers seeking certification is special education) must submit proof of passing the Illinois Certification Testing System (ICTS) basic skills test 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 ICTS basic skills test. (Individuals without a degree in the major may request an evaluation of transcript by contacting an admission counselor.)
8. Applicants seeking initial certification in early childhood or elementary education will need an unofficial certification evaluation completed. Graduate Admission Counselors will complete the evaluation upon receipt of official transcripts.

    

Application Requirements for Counseling Programs

The following are required for graduate programs in counseling:

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 the School Counseling program must submit proof of passing the ICTS basic skills or proof of registration for the next available test date.

Request information to receive an application packet by mail.