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Areas of Study
Areas of Study
How can you impact our schools and communities?
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:
Undergraduate: Teaching, Learning, and Leading with Schools and Community
Learn more about our Undergraduate Education program.
BSEd Bilingual/Bicultural Education
BSEd Early Childhood Special Education (Blended Birth to Gr. 2)
BSEd Elementary Education
BSED Middle Grades Education
BSEd Secondary Education
BSEd Special Education (PK-12)
Reading Teacher (Minor)
Special Education (Minor)
Educational Policy (Minor)
Counseling Psychology
Learn more about our Counseling Psychology program.
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 Leadership
Learn more about our Educational Leadership program.
Educational Leadership for School Leaders MEd
Educational Leadership for Principal Preparation MEd: Catholic Principal Preparation for ISBE Endorsement Online
Educational Leadership Superintendent Endorsement EdD Online
Educational Leadership Principal Endorsement EdD Online
Educational Leadership: Principal Endorsement Certificate
Educational Leadership: Superintendent Endorsement Certificate
Director of Special Education Certificate - Collaboration between Special Education and School Psychology
Instructional Coaching Certificate
Leading Inclusive Catholic Schools Certificate
Higher Education
Learn more about our Higher Education program.
MEd Higher Education
MEd International Higher Education
EdD Higher Education
PhD Higher Education
Curriculum and Pedagogy in Higher Education - Online Certificate
Research Methodology
Learn more about our Research Methodology program.
MA Research Methodology
PhD Research Methodology
Measurement & Quantitative Methodology Certificate
Organizational Evaluation Certificate
School Psychology
Learn more about our School Psychology program.
MEd/EdS School Psychology
PhD School Psychology
EdD School Psychology
School Discipline Reform Certificate
Graduate: Teaching and Learning
Learn more about our Graduate Education program.
MEd Curriculum, Culture, and Communities (3C's)
MEd Elementary Education
MEd Elementary Education for Catholic Schools (LU-Choice)
MEd Language, Culture, and Curriculum
MEd Secondary Education
EdD Curriculum, Culture, and Communities (3C's)
Certificates
The School of Education offers both Certificate and Endorsement Certificate 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.
Non-Degree Program
Students who wish to sample classes before applying to an SOE graduate degree program, transfer credit to another institution, or obtain professional or personal enrichment can refer to the School of Education's graduate-level non-degree-seeking program.
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: