MEd in Catholic School Leadership
Application Deadline and Contacts
| Start Term | Priority Deadline | General Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall |
February 1st
|
April 15th
|
| Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis | ||
Contact
- For application related questions, contact Graduate Enrollment Management.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and the appropriate teaching credentials from the state in which the candidate is working.
Admission to this program is reserved for candidates outside the state of Illinois.
- A Completed Application Form. You may submit your application form online.
- Official Transcripts
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor’s degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable; faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts; we have them on record. Transcripts must show a GPA of at least a 3.0.
In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted. Each program area gives meaningful consideration to the applicant's graduate GPA, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body. - A Personal Statement
Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
- Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;
- Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice;
- Any research and professional experiences.
- Include how you have demonstrated transformational leadership throughout your P-12 experience.
- Resume
A current resume that highlights at least two years of work experience relevant to your professional goals and indicates a current teaching position. - Illinois Teaching License
Proof of teaching or work experience must be submitted. A letter from the Ministry of Education or a local agency may be used for confirmation of work experience. At least two years of teaching or work experience relevant to your professional goals in a school or community organization or agency must be documented and submitted. - Interview
Our admissions committee may request an interview. Interviews are done by invitation only. In preparation for the interview, candidates will be asked to give a PowerPoint portfolio presentation, provide real-time analysis, and an on-site writing sample. If invited to campus, an email will be sent with specific instructions prior to the interview. - International Students
Additional requirements for International applicants including English Language and Transcript & Credentials can be found on our International Students page
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and the appropriate teaching credentials from the state in which the candidate is working.
Admission to this program is reserved for candidates outside the state of Illinois.
- A Completed Application Form. You may submit your application form online.
- Official Transcripts
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor’s degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable; faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts; we have them on record. Transcripts must show a GPA of at least a 3.0.
In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted. Each program area gives meaningful consideration to the applicant's graduate GPA, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body. - A Personal Statement
Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
- Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;
- Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice;
- Any research and professional experiences.
- Include how you have demonstrated transformational leadership throughout your P-12 experience.
- Resume
A current resume that highlights at least two years of work experience relevant to your professional goals and indicates a current teaching position. - Illinois Teaching License
Proof of teaching or work experience must be submitted. A letter from the Ministry of Education or a local agency may be used for confirmation of work experience. At least two years of teaching or work experience relevant to your professional goals in a school or community organization or agency must be documented and submitted. - Interview
Our admissions committee may request an interview. Interviews are done by invitation only. In preparation for the interview, candidates will be asked to give a PowerPoint portfolio presentation, provide real-time analysis, and an on-site writing sample. If invited to campus, an email will be sent with specific instructions prior to the interview. - International Students
Additional requirements for International applicants including English Language and Transcript & Credentials can be found on our International Students page