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Areas of Study
How can you impact our schools and our students?
Perhaps your gift is an ability to connect with kids in the classroom. Or you're a leader looking for ways to make broader impact within your school, district, or organization. Or maybe your dreams are even bigger and you want to influence change and advance equality in the educational field.
Our degree, certificate and licensure programs are designed to help you achieve your goals. Regardless of which area of study you choose to pursue, you'll stand apart as a Loyola graduate with the broad perspective you've gained through our rigorous curriculum and robust field experiences.
Whether you're an undergraduate just beginning to explore the many opportunities in education or a mid-career professional looking to expand your career and influence, our graduates are highly sought after in Illinois and throughout the U.S. Your options, listed by field of study, include:
Higher Education
- MEd Higher Education
- MEd International Higher Education - Co-Lead with Cultural and Educational Policy Studies
- PhD Higher Education
- Curriculum and Pedagogy in Higher Education - Online Certificate (launching Fall 2021)
Counseling
- MA Community Counseling - Research intensive program
- MEd Community Counseling - leads to LCPC in IL and other 48-hour states
- MEd School Counseling - leads to License in School Counseling
- MEd School and Community Counseling - School Counseling License and LCPC in 48-hour states
- PhD Counseling Psychology
- EdS Clinical Mental Health Counseling - leads to LCPC in 60-hour states
Educational Policy - Cultural / Law
- MA in Cultural & Educational Policy Studies
- MA/JD in Cultural & Educational Policy Studies - dual degree, requires admission to School of Law
- MEd Cultural & Educational Policy Studies
- MEd/JD Cultural & Educational Policy Studies - dual degree, requires admission to School of Law
- PhD Cultural & Educational Policy Studies
School and School District Leadership
- MEd Administration and Supervision for School Leaders - three options/tracks available
- MEd Catholic Principal Preparation Program
- MEd Catholic School Leadership - blended program, no licensure
- MEd Curriculum and Instruction
- EdD Administration and Supervision
- EdD Administration and Supervision - Principal Preparation
- EdD Curriculum, Culture and Communities (3Cs) - Hybrid & In-Person
- ISBE Principal Endorsement
- Superintendant Endorsement
Certificates and Endorsements
The School of Education offers both Certificate and Endorsement programs which can complement your overall education and provide you with enhanced credentials which will assist you in taking the ever changing field of education head on.
