The College of Liberal Arts and Education offers traditional and alternative graduate programs in Education. Master of Art (M.A.) and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) programs provide pre-service educators with in-depth preparation in content and pedagogy, blended with authentic and diverse experiences in real-world educational settings across grade levels. Various certificate and endorsement programs invite licensed educators to earn additional credentials to advance their careers. All graduate programs in Education are aligned with best practices informed by educational research and are approved by the Illinois State Board of Education.
