If you are interested in applying to our undergraduate program, please visit The Office of Undergraduate Admission.
 
Application for admission to the School of Education graduate programs is handled differently by each program. For more information, please select from the programs below:

Doctoral Programs

• Administration & Supervision (Ed.D)

  Fall Application Deadline: February 15     
  (Fall 2012 deadline extended to May 31)
  (CPS Cohort Deadline: June 30, 2012)

  A Completed Application Form
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe:
            

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores. Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Resume
  Your resume should highlight work experience relevant to your professional goals and indicate an Illinois Type 75 - general administrative or principal certificate or a comparable out-of-state certificate along with at least two years administrative experience.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

  Interview
  The admissions committee may request an interview. Interviews are by invitation only.  A writing sample will be created during the interview.

• Counseling Psychology (Ph.D.)

  Fall Application Deadline: December 1    

  A Completed Application Form
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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 a bachelor's degree and a master's degree or an earned bachelor's degree and a master's degree in progress. The master's degree must be in counseling, psychology or a related field. 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 an undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 and a graduate GPA of 3.5.  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe:

  1.  Why are you applying to the doctoral program in counseling psychology at Loyola University Chicago?

  2.  What research and clinical experiences have you had that would prepare you for scientist-practitioner training in counseling psychology?

  3.  With which faculty member would you most like to work, and why?

  4.  What is your view or definition of social justice? (We are more interested in learning how you view social justice than in knowing how your life experiences have influenced your view.)

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE and psychology subject test scores.  Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

  Interview
  The admissions committee may request an interview. Interviews are by invitation only.

• Cultural & Educational Policy Studies (Ph.D.)

  Fall Application Deadline: December 1    

  A Completed Application Form
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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 an undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 and a graduate GPA of 3.5.  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE.  Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Resume

  Research Paper
  You may submit a recent research paper, article, or manuscript that is at least 5 pages and is authored solely by the applicant.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

  Interview
  The admissions committee may request an interview. Interviews are by invitation only. 

• Curriculum & Instruction (Ed.D.)

  Fall Application Deadline: February 15     

  A Completed Application Form
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores.  Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Resume

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

  Interview
  The admissions committee may request an interview. Interviews are by invitation only.  Participants will be asked to create a writing sample during the interview, but this may be waived if applicant has submitted the GRE writing component.

• Higher Education (Ph.D.)

  Fall Application Deadline: December 1    

  A Completed Application Form
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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 an undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 and a graduate GPA of 3.25 or better. 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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders must include at least one from a graduate faculty member.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores.  Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412. Applicants with an M.B.A. may submit GMAT scores.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

  Interview
  The admissions committee may request an interview. Interviews are by invitation only. 
  A research paper is required to be submitted as part of the admission process if invited to interview.  This requirement is intended to provide the faculty with critical information on one’s ability to frame, research, analyze, and offer a persuasive written account on a current higher education issue of one’s own choosing.  Faculty selection of interviewees is made around mid-January.  If invited to campus, (1) an email will be sent with specific instructions about the structure and focus of the paper (2) with three weeks to write and electronically submit the research paper. 

• Research Methodology (Ph.D.)

  Fall or Summer Application Deadline: December 1    

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores.  Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Resume

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

  Interview
  An interview is recommended. 

• School Psychology (Ph.D.) 

  Fall Application Deadline: December 1    

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores.  Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Resume

  Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency 
  (formerly known as Illinois Basic Skills Test)
  A study guide and registration can be found at: www.icts.nesinc.com.  Passing scores must be submitted prior to second semester registration in order to continue in the program.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

  Interview
  The admissions committee may request an interview. Interviews are by invitation only.

Master's Programs

• Behavior Intervention Specialist (ME.D.)

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1
  Spring: November 1

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist I Certificate
  A copy of the certificate or a printout of the state’s web record should be submitted.

  Resume
  A resume is only required for master’s degree-seeking applicants. If you are applying for the certificate program, you do not need to submit a résumé.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Community Counseling (M.A., M.ED.)

  Application Deadlines for Summer or Fall: January 1    

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  3.  Any research and professional experiences

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores.  Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Cultural & Educational Policy Studies (M.A., M.ED.)

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1
  Spring: November 1
  Summer: April 1
  JD/MA Dual Degree: March 1 (Fall admission only)

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Curriculum & Instruction (M.ED.)

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1
  Spring: November 1

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Resume

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Educational Psychology (M.ED.)

  Fall Application Deadlines: December 1    

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores.  Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Resume

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Elementary Education with Teaching Certification (M.ED.)

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1
  Spring: November 1

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency 
  (formerly known as the Illinois Basic Skills Test)
  A passing score must be submitted no later than second semester registration to continue in the program. Please refer to the study guide and registration on the Illinois Certification Testing System site.

  Resume
  
  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• English Language Teaching and Learning (M.ED.)

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1
  Spring: November 1

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Resume

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Higher Education (M.ED.)

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall or Summer: January 1
  Spring: November 1

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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. We give meaningful consideration to the applicant's GPA, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders must include at least one from a previous faculty member.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Resume

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Instructional Leadership (M.ED.)

  Application Deadlines:    
  Deadline for Fall 2012: July 1 
  (These cohorts typically start every other year.) 
  
  Please note: We have suspended admission to this program except for special cohorts with the Catholic Educators (CE).
  See the CE cohort information page for eligibility requirements.

  A Completed Application Form
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. See the cohort information page for recommendation requirements.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.      Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.      Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Resume
  A current resume that highlights work experience relevant to your professional goals and indicates at least two years of teaching or school service personnel experience.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• International Higher Education (M.ED.)

  Application Deadline:    
  Cohort beginning Fall 2014: February 15, 2014

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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.

  International Students will also be required to submit:

  • English Language Test scores
  • Transcript Evaluations for all non-USA transcripts

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  Recommenders must include at least one from a previous faculty member.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 500-1000 words.

  Provide a statement regarding your personal and professional interest and goals in international higher education. How will the program advance your professional goals? Please also discuss life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Resume
  Submit a current professional resume.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Middle School Mathematics Education (M.ED.)

  Application Deadline for Fall: July 1    

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice;

  3.  Opinion about why social justice is a vital aspect of preparing to teach in urban communities;

  4.  Thoughts on the potential of integrating science, literacy, and technology into middle school math.

  Illinois Teaching Certificate
  A copy of the certificate or a printout of the state’s web record should be submitted.

  Resume

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Organizational Evaluation (M.ED.)
  

  Application Deadline:    
  Cohort beginning Fall 2012: July 1, 2012

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores. Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Resume

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived. 
  
   

• Reading (M.ED.) - K-12 Reading Specialist Certificate

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1
  Spring: November 1
  

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Illinois Teaching Certificate
  A copy of the certificate or a printout of the state’s web record should be submitted.

  Resume
  If you are applying to the M.Ed., your resume must indicate at least two years of teaching experience.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Research Methodology (M.A)  

  Application Deadline for Fall or Summer: December 1     

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores. Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Resume

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.
  
  Interview
  An interview is recommended. 

• Research Methodology (M.ED.) under new name Organizational Evaluation
• School Counseling (M.ED.)

  Application Deadline for Fall or Summer: January 1    

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice;

  3.  Any research and professional experiences.

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores. Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency 
  (formerly known as Illinois Basic Skills Test)
  A study guide and registration can be found at: www.icts.nesinc.com.  Passing scores must be submitted prior to second semester registration in order to continue in the program.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• School Psychology (M.ED./ED.S.)

  Fall Application Deadline: December 1    

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Resume

  Standardized Test Scores
  Applicants must submit general GRE scores. Loyola’s GRE institution code is 1412.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

  Interview
  Interviews are by invitation only.

• School Technology  (M.ED.)

  Fall Application Deadline: July 1    

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Resume

  Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency 
  (formerly known as the Illinois Basic Skills Test)
  A passing score must be submitted no later than second semester registration to continue in the program. Pleas refer to the study guide and registration on the Illinois Certification Testing System site.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Science Education  (M.ED.)

  Application Deadline:    
  Fall: July 1
  

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice;

  3.  Opinion on why social justice is a vital aspect of preparing to teach in urban communities;

  4.  Thoughts on the potential of integrating science, literacy, and technology into middle/high school science.

  Resume

  Illinois Teaching Certificate
  A copy of the certificate or a printout of the state’s web record should be submitted.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Secondary Education (M.ED.)

  Applicants for secondary certification must have completed a major or 32 semester hours with a 3.0 GPA in one of Loyola’s approved teaching disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, English, French, History, Italian, Latin, Math, Political Science, Physics, Psychology, or Spanish) prior to applying.    

  Application Deadlines: 
  Fall: July 1
  Spring: November 1

  A Completed Application Form
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  3.  Opinion on why social justice is a vital aspect of preparing to teach in urban communities

  Resume

  Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) & Illinois Content Area Exam
  (TAP formerly known as Illinois Basic Skills Test)
  A passing score must be submitted no later than second semester registration to continue in the program. Pleas refer to the study guide and registration on the Illinois Certification Testing System site.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Special Education (M.ED.)

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1 (non-certified applicants)
  Spring: November 1 (non-certified applicants)
  Summer: April 1 (Certified teachers must start during summer term.) 
  

  A Completed Application Form
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Resume

  Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) or Illinois Teaching Certification
  (TAP formerly known as the Illinois Basic Skills Test)
  A passing score must be submitted no later than second semester registration to continue in the program. Please refer to the study guide and registration on the Illinois Certification Testing System site. Or, a copy of the certificate or a printout of the state’s web record should be submitted.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

Certificates

• Behavior Intervention Specialist

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1
  Spring: November 1

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist I Certificate
  A copy of the certificate or a printout of the state’s web record should be submitted.

  Resume
  A resume is only required for master’s degree-seeking applicants. If you are applying for the certificate program, you do not need to submit a résumé.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• English as a Second Language (ESL) 

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1 
  Spring: November 1

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  Students currently enrolled in a program leading to teacher certification need to complete the
  re-application form and submit it directly to the Coordinator of Student Academic Services, School of Education, 820 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. No other documents are required.

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Illinois Illinois Teaching Certificate
  A copy of the certificate or a printout of the state’s web record should be submitted. (Not required for students currently enrolled in a Loyola initial teacher preparation program.)

  Resume
  
  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Reading - Reading Teacher Endorsement 

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1
  Spring: November 1

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice

  Illinois Teaching Certificate
  A copy of the certificate or a printout of the state’s web record should be submitted.

  Resume
  If you are applying to the M.Ed., your resume must indicate at least two years of teaching experience.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Type 73 School Counseling

  Application Deadlines for Summer or Fall: January 1    

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  

  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, GRE scores, recommendations, professional experience and reasons for pursuing a graduate program, as well as to the diversity of the student body.

  Three Letters of Recommendation
  If you supply your recommender’s email address as part of your completed online application form, then your recommendation letters may be submitted online. Or, your recommenders may choose to mail them to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  We ask that you submit only three letters, no more, no less. Recommenders may be academic or professional in nature.

  A Personal Statement
  Your statement should be 1-3 pages, and you should describe your:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  3.  Any research and professional experiences

  Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency 
  (formerly known as Illinois Basic Skills Test)
  A study guide and registration can be found at: www.icts.nesinc.com.  Passing scores must be submitted prior to second semester registration in order to continue in the program.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.

• Type 75 Superintendent Endorsement

  Application Deadlines:    
  Fall: July 1 (Fall 2012 deadline extended to May 31)
  Spring: November 1
  Summer: April: 1

  A Completed Application Form 
  We prefer that you submit your application form online. You may also download an application form and mail the completed form to:
  
  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  820 N. Michigan Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60611
  
  

  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, GRE scores, 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:
  
  

  1.  Academic and research interests, as well as your professional goals;

  2.  Life experiences that have influenced your view of social justice.

  Resume
  Your resume should highlight work experience relevant to your professional goals and indicate an Illinois Type 75 - general administrative or principal certificate or a comparable out-of-state certificate along with at least two years administrative experience.

  Application Fee
  A $50 application fee is required for applications submitted by mail. If you complete the online application form, the application fee is waived.
  

Other

• International Applicants 

  Applicants may be required to submit additional materials:   

  Language Test Requirement

  An official TOEFL or IELTS score report is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. For the TOEFL, a score of at least 79 on the Internet-based or 550 on the written-based test is required. For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required. Copies and faxes are not accepted as official documents; we must receive test scores directly from the testing service.

  This requirement is waived for those who have completed a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree program, an accredited master's program in the U.S., or those who are citizens of or have completed a bachelor's degree at a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English in these countries: Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.

   

  Transcript Evaluation

  Applicants who completed post-secondary education abroad are required to submit non-U.S. transcripts to Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) for evaluation of credentials. Your evaluation must show that your non-U.S. education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree to be considered for admission.

  Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)
  www.ece.org
  414.289.3400

  Please request a General Evaluation with Grade Average for your undergraduate studies. If you have completed graduate coursework abroad and would like to be considered for transfer credit, please request a Course-by-Course evaluation report. An official report should be sent to:

  Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
  Loyola University Chicago
  820 N. Michigan Ave., suite 800
  Chicago, IL 60611

   

  For more information, please visit the International Admission Web site.

• Non-Degree Seeking Program
• Re-application for Admission