Lewis University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

To obtain a Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education, candidates must complete a 39 hour program. The coursework is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to be successful classroom teachers. Candidates may choose to only complete the coursework and clinical hours needed for secondary certification, or they may continue their studies and earn a Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education. Candidates seeking a Master of Arts degree must complete a comprehensive examination.

Lewis offers Type 09 Secondary Certification in the areas of: English/language arts; mathematics; science with designations in biology, chemistry or physics; and social science with designations in history or psychology.

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:

•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.

•Complete a satisfactory Graduate Writing Requirement during your first semester of graduate study.

# of Credits Required:

39

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$575 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999