Program Overview
The Secondary Education at Loyola University Chicago is a MEd programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Secondary Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 949 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 949 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Secondary Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Bringing Language, Learning and Developmental Theory into Practice
- Community Immersion
- Teaching, Learning and Leading for Social Justice
- Constructive Learning Environments for Diverse Students
- Analyzing Culturally Responsive Classroom Instruction
- Educational Policy for Diverse Students**
- Individualized Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Students
- Language and Literacy for Diverse Students
- Using Classroom Data in a Collaborative Environment to Advance Student Achievement
- Discipline-Specific Literacy for Diverse Students**
- Teaching and Learning in an Area of Specialization
- Teaching and Learning with a Global Framework
- Developing Rigorous and Relevant Instruction and Assessment
- Developing and Implementing Rigorous and Relevant Instruction and Assessment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
- A Completed Application Form
- Official Transcripts
- Transcripts must show a GPA of at least a 3.0.
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- A Personal Statement
- A $50 application fee
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 949 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 949 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 949 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 949 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loyola University Chicago directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, United States
Loyola University Chicago is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 12 months