Education Traditional Licensure
Build your teaching skills before you fully take over a classroom of your own
Become an expert educator by earning a Master's degree and Professional Educator License.
The graduate programs are designed for individuals who wish to gain pedagogy and content expertise in various areas of education, which prepares them for skillful teaching of all students in contemporary schools.
Format
M.A. Special Education and Secondary Education: In PersonMAT Elementary Education: Online
Program Length
7 semesters (2.5 Years)Credit Hours
33 to 45* Credit Hours*Depending on licensure grades and content area
Important Dates
Next Start Date:Fall I - August 25, 2025
(Priority Deadline: July 1)Online Info Sessions
Cost
Tuition Per Credit Hour: $575Credit Hours to Complete: 33-45
Approximate Cost: $18,975-$25,875
Why Traditional Licensure?
Graduate candidates develop specialized teaching skills that pave the way for a wide array of career advancement and earnings opportunities. A dynamic blend of modern pedagogy, real-world application, and personalized mentorship prepares candidates to seamlessly transition into sought-after teaching positions with exceptional readiness.
About the Program
Students in the traditional graduate licensure programs are introduced to the professional, ethical, and moral responsibility of teaching by a team of dedicated and experienced faculty. The preparation focuses on research-based practices in pedagogy, assessment, and support of students of various needs, as well as connections between theory and the classroom, ensuring teaching readiness. Candidates typically earn their degree in about 7 semesters of coursework, including summer.
Candidates have the opportunity to experience a variety of field experiences that
expose them to the real world of teaching.
Candidates are exposed to the real world of teaching right from the start, as they are required to complete field experience hours as part of their coursework. The very last semester of most programs is dedicated to student teaching – a critical experience that exposes the future teacher with the experience to connect practice and theory.
Why pursue a Traditional Licensure for a graduate education degree at SXU?
- Flexibility of licensure areas and modalities
- High-impact practices from the start
- Small class sizes for interaction with professors and peers
- Faculty mentorship
- Readiness for urgent hiring needs of local, regional schools and beyond
- Approved by Illinois State Board of Education
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Meg Carroll
Professor
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Phyllis Cavallone-Jurek
Director of Education
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Tony DeCesare
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Laura Laskowski-Ferrell
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Kathleen McInerney
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Julie Reinhart
Professor
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Rania Sadeq
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Melissa Stefanko
Lecturer
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Vickie Vertucci
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