Lewis University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A. - Education (Type 75);M.Ed. - Education (Type 75), Ed.D. - Educational Leadership

Program Description:

The master's degree program in School Administration leads to a General Administrative Endorsement on the Type 75 certificate. Course work includes school governance and management, instructional leadership and supervision, schools and public policy, educational research, and clinical experiences with practicing administrators.

Accreditation:

All teacher education programs are approved for entitlement by the Illinois State Board of Education in conjunction with the Illinois State Teacher Certification Board. In addition, the College of Education has earned NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) accreditation.

Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for full admission to the Educational Leadership program, you must take the following steps: •Submit a completed graduate application form with non-refundable application fee, two letters of recommendation, and official college transcripts from all institutions previously attended. •Meet with the appropriate Department Chair or Program Director for a personal interview to discuss your educational goals. •Receive a passing grade on the Illinois Certification Basic Skills Test and submit records. •If you're an international student from a non-English speaking country, certify your proficiency in reading and writing English. Your score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) should be in the 65th percentile for your nationality group, or higher. •Complete a satisfactory Graduate Writing Requirement during your first semester of graduate study.

# of Credits Required:

33,39 or 60

International Student Requirements:

If you're an international student from a non-English speaking country, certify your proficiency in reading and writing English. Your score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) should be in the 65th percentile for your nationality group, or higher.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$575 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999